And has been living in the US illegally all this time...how would they get a visa? BESIDES marriage? I always heard if you crossed illegally then you CAN'T? Is that true?
2006-11-19 03:42:48 · 8 answers · asked by brunettebabe 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Consult a good immigration lawyer if an application is made for a visa it will likely end in a deportation hearing and possible deportation. If this happens there will be no way to come back since there is a record of the deportation. It would be better to have a lawyer apply for landed immigrant status due to circumstances and on humanitarian grounds.
2006-11-19 03:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not correct that you cannot become legal after an illegal crossing. People have become legal after crossing a few times illegally. Depending on his circumstances, he may want to seek out an attorney, if you go to Catholic legal services they will be more than happy to help. Or he could simply apply for whatever kind of visa/green card he wants. He'll have to do it the same way as everyone else though.
P.S- they extended that amnesty until 1995 or so, he may want to check if the deadline has been renewed. You have to go and register to get it(amnesty), and he'll probably have to prove he's been here all this time.
2006-11-19 11:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This spring the government gave amnesty to all long term citizens. If this person has been living here for that long then they should be eligible for a visa. Eventually they would be allowed citizenship.
2006-11-19 11:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by countrygurl587 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Amnesty is offered to long time residents without a VISA. Inquire if this law is still in effect.
2006-11-19 11:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A criminal is a criminal dose not matter how long it take you to get caught
If you came here illegally you should like any criminal and go to jail before they are deported
2006-11-19 12:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by AMERICA FIRST 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They can apply but had better ask an attorney. They could also get deported while they are applying.
2006-11-19 12:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by DAR 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they can apply for adjustment of status
2006-11-19 12:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be done. Adjustment of status
2006-11-19 11:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋