Late yesterday, we learned that the Houston Office for DHS/CBP (Customs and Border Protection) denied our request to revoke/rescind the expedited order of removal and accompanying 5 year bar against Javier. This is devastating news since this is the MAIN obstacle and problem in our case. We requested this because at that time, Javier was still a teenager, coming to the USA just after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. He was accused of using a fake visa, a visa he had used before to legally enter the USA without any problem. Upon being taken into custody at the airport, he was understandably nervous and scared. In his sworn statement, he specifically stated that he did NOT understand what was going on. Yet, he was issued an expedited order of removal and the 5 year bar from returning to the USA, without any opportunity to see a judge or speak with an attorney or family member - at a very difficult and tense time just after 9/11. We are now seeking reconsideration from the Headquarters Office of DHS/CBP in Washington, D.C. We are hopeful that they will thoroughly consider our bona fide and meritorious request, and reconsider this important decision. We are also applying for a special humanitarian parole for Javier, given the situation. We are now only THREE (3) days from having to "report" to the DHS/ICE office in Miramar, where he may be taken into custody and deported. Interestingly, we are also less than one (1) week from an interview at WPB USCIS, an interview which is based on his approved marriage petition, and a compelling waiver application we have filed for Javier. So, this is a CRITICAL time. We thank everyone who has signed this important petition. Javier and his family are encouraged by the tremendous positive response of the community. In over 20 years of practicing law, it is very rare that you come across a case so compelling. Javier is not just a client, he has become a close friend, and I have nothing but respect for both him and his family, during these difficult times. He works very hard to support his family, and his family will suffer serious and extreme hardship without him. We ask that those interested contact the Washington, D.C. Office of DHS/CBP and express your interest in having a favorable consideration of our request: U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Chief Counsel 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 344-1700 We also encourage those interested in contacting their federal representative - whether it is your U.S. Senator or Representative in the House of Representatives. This case should not result in a situation where it is all or nothing. This is a perfect example of a case where middle ground can and should exist. Javier should not be banished to Mexico, a country in which he has not lived in over 20 years, separated from his U.S. citizen wife and 3 U.S. citizen daughters. This family should not be put in the untenable position of moving to a country with serious problems, including crime, violence, gangs, as well as economic and political instability. These American kids do not speak Spanish and cannot go to school in Mexico. A humanitarian parole is not a green card or an amnesty. If his expedited order of removal is rescinded, he still has a long process ahead of him before an Immigration Judge, including seeking difficult waivers, and spending a lot more time, work, and money in this case. But, at least he will have this chance - and a real day in Court to present all the many positive equities and circumstances in his very compelling case. Thank you again for all your support.