7th Circ. Denies Spousal Petition Review After Conviction

By Elaine Briseño ( June 8, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT) -- An American man convicted of sexually abusing a minor cannot sponsor his wife for a green card, the Seventh Circuit ruled after concluding it lacks the authority to review immigration officials' assessment that he may pose a risk to her....

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