Judge Terry A. Bain signed off on the decision by immigration authorities not to deport Monica Alcota, an Argentine woman who wanted to stay in the United States after marrying her Queens girlfriend.
“We are extremely happy. It’s been a whole three years. Finding out about Monica no longer being deported is amazing,” said a jubilant Cristina Ortega of Elmhurst, a social worker.
The two were married last year.

Alcota had faced possible deportation for overstaying a tourist visa, but now she’s free to stay and pursue a green card, which would allow her to work legally and pursue citizenship.
“We’re happy for us, and at the same time we’re happy that we can help other people, in our situation stay together,” Ortega said.
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