Joe Giudice to Be Deported to Italy After Prison Release

Teresa Giudice's husband, Joe, will not be returning home after his prison sentence is up.

Joe will be deported to his native Italy at the end of his prison sentence, PEOPLE has confirmed. A judge ruled on the order in immigration court Wednesday morning. Teresa was not in court, and Joe has 30 days to appeal the decision.

"Based upon the law, I find you deportable and ineligible for any kind of relief," the judge announced at the hearing, according to RadarOnline. "Mr. Giudice, no matter how this turns out, I wish you the best. I Decide this case as a matter of law. "

The train Real Housewives of New Jersey star is currently serving out a 41-month prison sentence for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud that began in March 2016. He is set to be released in 2019.

A rep for Bravo could not be reached immediately.

In June, James J. Leonard Jr., their family attorney, told PEOPLE Joe's immigration status was still pending.

"Mr. They have been able to go back to their home country and they are optimistic that they will end up, "he said.

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During January's RHONJ reunion, Teresa remained optimistic when asked about the possibility that her husband would be back to Italy – and implied she'd move there with him.

"I mean, Italy's a beautiful place to live," said Teresa, 46. "I would not mind, you know, I'm just saying. Listen, whatever God has planned for me, that's what's going to happen. I will embrace it the best I can. "

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The couple share daughters Gia, 17, Gabriella, 14, Milania, 12, and Audriana, 9.

In May, a source told PEOPLE the two could not wait to "be a family again."

"These last few years have been tough on everybody," the insider said, adding that Teresa and Joe "can not wait to be reunited."