my best freind is trying to get a green card she is 17 and has been here ever since but is not a u.s citizen she is ilegal but is wanting so to become an american but is scard she might get deported...is the united stated of america really would go as far to deport a 17 year old girl who wants nothing more then to become a citizen
2006-07-10 17:08:58 · 15 answers · asked by craziexnate 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
EVIDENTALLY NOT!
2006-07-10 17:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately no matter what your age, the US government expects you to follow the laws. Where I live someone was deported who was also a teenager, and he had to go back to a country where he did not know anyone because he parents crossed the borders when he was five year old. The only hope she has is to return to her country and apply to go to college in the US. She can also find an employer since she is already here who will be willing to sponsor her to work for them. Sometimes churches is willing to sponsor people who is illegal, if she attends church she should ask them if they are willing to sponsor her. The problem with getting your green card when you don't have permission from the government to be here is extremely difficult. That is why getting a visa is the best way, because even if you over stay and your status change from non immigrant to illegal, you are allowed to stay here if your husband is a citizen and you apply for Permanent Resident. I hope I was helpful.
2006-07-11 05:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a possibility that she will get arrested, then deported.
You seem to think being illegal alien is not a crime. On the contrary, being here in US without a proper documentation is a violation of the federal immigration law. It is a crime.
"Want nothing ore than to become a citizen" but trying to establish it by first breaking the law to enter is not a good way to become a law abiding citizen/resident.
With that said, immigration law is complex and ever changing. I'd suggest, if you feel strongly about it, suggest that she get a lawyer specializing in immigrations. There are many ways to reduce the risk, especially if she is a minor.
Yes, it is very hard to get a green card. Most of the times, you have to establish, you are law abiding person, prove you paid US taxes on time in the past 5 years, have means to support yourself, and swear that you'd not be a public burden.
Many people who do this legally wait years to get this done.
2006-07-11 00:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Currently, the only way you can get a Green Card is to win the Green Card Lottery. You don't need anything but luck. Or, as millions do, come here, marry for papers and lie to INS. If you don't want to lie, good luck-there is no other way.
And citizens of bigger countries cannot participate in the Green Card lottery.
When most AMericans came the laws were welcoming,they got citizenship easily,effortlessly.
Does your friend really want to live here?
I personally wish I never came! Such a Nazi nation!
2006-07-11 01:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by bunt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please disclose, how did she get here, and how old was she when she got here, and what is her current situation?
Does she work, does she pay taxes, does she come from a war stricken country?I can answer your question, but you did not give enough details. As far as deportation, it is very unlikely, as long as she does not have a criminal record. Does she have an USA I.D.?
It helps if she does.
If you don,t want to put more info on this site, all I can tell you is that the only time I heard someone being deported from my comunity in 10 years is a man who was an arm -dealer.
2006-07-11 00:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by sheba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all she can't do anything being 17, where are her parents/guardians. She shouldn't try anything until she turns 18 otherwise they will locate her family and reunite her with them as soon as possible and that may be deporting back to the country where her family is.
2006-07-11 00:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by enya0301 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very hard ... if you want it to be legal. But don't fret for one second, you can get a fake one faster than ICE can say "FREEZE SCUMBAG!"
Seriously though, tell your friend to do it the legal way. If she tries to stay here and get one, she will be deported. However, if she leaves and tries to come back legally, it may be more difficult than walking across the border. I hope she does get one, we need more LEGAL immigrants.
2006-07-11 00:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by brewcityconservative 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be, though it is much easier to get a red card. Just head butt somoene in the chest while the refs are looking!
2006-07-11 00:12:06 · answer #8 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, there would! there is a quota system, and there is now way around it...unless..she finds an American to marry her..but she still has to go to her country and apply there...I have friends who waited for 6 years...from the West Indies...
2006-07-11 00:14:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's very hard, especially now. Maybe she can become a "guest worker" if that program ever comes to pass.
2006-07-11 00:12:25 · answer #10 · answered by Becca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it took my family about 2 months to get it... BUT i could be wrong cuz that was a long time ago.
after 9/11 though, i'm not sure. tell her good luck!
2006-07-11 00:11:39 · answer #11 · answered by rumilb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋