'Real Housewives' star Joe Giudice can stay in US as he appeals deportation ruling

Perhaps confidence is growing after a victory in Joe Giudice’s battle to stay in the United States.

Giudice, of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” fame, has been granted permission to remain in the U.S. by a federal court as he appeals his deportation order, according to the Associated Press. He previously had a stay of removal. Also, a motion for 27 former immigration judges to argue on Giudice’s behalf was also granted.

“With confidence, you have won even before you have started,” posted wife Teresa Giudice on her Facebook on Wednesday, quoting the late black nationalist Marcus Garvey.

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Joe Giudice has been battling to remain in the United States following his conviction and 48-month sentence for tax fraud. An immigration court ruled in October 2018 that Giudice is to be deported back to Italy upon the completion of his federal sentence. 

The government can deport anyone who is not a U.S. citizen if they commit a crime. Giudice was brought from Italy to the United States by his parents when he was a 1-year old and he never became a citizen.

Giudice’s team filed a petition in federal court after the immigration court ruled that he must go and that's where the case is now.  

Teresa Giudice served 11 months in prison for a related fraud conviction. She’s stated that she’ll stay in the United States with their four children if Joe gets deported.

“It’s like starting a whole new life, and (my kids) have been through so much already,” said Teresa on “Real Housewives.” “So, I mean, I’m not doing a long-distance relationship. I’m just not doing it. You know, I want somebody with me every day. And I know exactly what happens, like, I’m sure he’ll be with other women. It happens. So, if we do the long-distance thing, it’s not going to work. I’d be like, bye-bye.”

Reps for the Giudices did not reply to a request for comment to this article as of press time.

Chris Jordan: @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com.