Micaela has been working as a housekeeper. They have three daughters. two of whom are United States citizens. Their oldest child Adilene. 19. is undocumented. Adilene recently graduated from the Immaculate Conception Academy and hopes to attend college. One of the most compelling reasons for allowing the family to remain in the United States is that they are eligible for a green card. Unfortunately. there is such a backlog for green cards right now that even though he has a work permit. owns a home in San Francisco. works two jobs. and has been in the United States for 20 years with a clean record. he and his family will be deported. Mr. Martinez and his family have applied unsuccessfully for legal status several ways: In 2000. Mr. and Mrs. Martinez filed for political asylum. Their case was denied and a subsequent application for a Cancellation of Removal was also denied because the immigration court judge could not find "requisite hardship" required for this relief. Ironically. the immigration judge who reviewed their case found that Mr. Martinezs culinary ability was a negative factor. as it indicated that he could find a job in Mexico. In 2001. his sister. who has legal status. petitioned for Mr. Martinez to get a green card. Unfortunately. because of the current green card backlog. Mr. Martinez has several years to wait before he is eligible for a green card. Finally. Daniel Scherotter. the executive chef and owner of Palio DAsti. has petitioned for legal status for Mr.
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