2006-07-11 08:40:54 · 12 answers · asked by biggreenmanet 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
For your own good-check into the paperwork. I ask a question before how do they begin-it seems one way was to start documents--taxes pay them even if you declare it as self employed (taxes are a good thing to the government). You would have to go back on my post-for that question-and see if anyone gave clues. With 18 years-if you can prove it-that is a plus. Hopefully you were not in trouble-that is a minus.
2006-07-11 09:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In what status have you been living in the US for 18 years? If you are out of status, no, you can't apply for residency. If you do, you will be deported and not able to return for 10 years.
2006-07-11 09:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marry a US citizen and file petition form I-130 and I-485 adjstment of status, or a family member who is a US citizen should apply for you using petition form I-130 for you to get a green card.
2006-07-11 10:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by Angel_Eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local or regional immigration office. Or go online for your state government.
Take citizenship classes at your local college.
Begin assembling the legal documents & paperwork that show your residency in the US, to take with you to the immigration office.
2006-07-11 08:46:13 · answer #4 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to inform you that the INS isnt offering any green cards for nothing!!
two ways to do it
1- get married to a US citizen
2- apply for the Lottery if your country of origin is on the list.
2006-07-11 09:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by /\ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is great that you are doing it legally, don't listen to the dumb remarks that you are going to get because they are no better than anyone else in this country (including you)! INS is where you need to go though.
2006-07-11 08:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think having two cats really matters with your legal residency.
2006-07-11 08:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by elperro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest going back to your country of origin and contacting the US Consulate.
2006-07-11 10:29:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
learning the language helps...then contact the INS...
2006-07-11 08:44:59 · answer #9 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2006-07-11 08:45:19 · answer #10 · answered by whitney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋