I don't support illegal immigration but her situation is a bit different. She brought to the US 20 years ago when she was a baby by her parents who were dying...she had papers from someone else. Anyways, to make a long story short...she is a great gal who has a lot going for herself but I really want to help her become a US citizen but she has no papers only a state ID and that's it. Is there anything I could do to help her out?
2007-06-04 14:31:23 · 24 answers · asked by Don't dream it's Over 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Once again....she was a baby....she hasn't has it easy at all....she has gone thorugh things people twice her age have never gone through. Honestly, I am willing to give my education, job, money for her because she is that great of a person. She does want to do it legally...that is why I am asking.
2007-06-04 14:46:04 · update #1
This is a kind of unlucky situation...if she came 20 years ago that means she came in 1987 which was one year after the big amnesty. She may not qualify for the 1986 that says any immigrant that can prove that came to the US before 1986 can grant a ssn# and become US resident (or something like that). Or she can get married with a US Citizen, that will help a lot on this situation. Another idea could be to get a good immigration lawyer so they can contact the congress to try to fix her situation. I think you and your friend should be positive about this problem and tell her that she is as American as we all are.
2007-06-04 16:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by joseph c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she can marry a citizen which is something most people do or she can file to get her case review unfortunally i hear they are just reviewing cases from 1998 so that might tak a while. I heard that there is a policy that will soon be implemented in which illegal can stay for 8 more years and pay a 5000 dollar fee. At the end of that time, the illegal immigrant will go back to their country and then apply for a visa which they will be guranteed. i dont know exactly how believable it is. Research it a little and tell your friend not to be too trusting. She is going to need a lawyer though. there is no way around that. it is much better that way. and also tell her to find a lawyer that handles these types of cases. Her best bet may be to find someone to marry but then again you can never really completely trust anyone. I say research some more on theses options, and get a lawyer. A generous close male friend can help out og the goodness of his heart.
2007-06-04 14:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by nya 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He can't become a citizen if he is here illegally while in this country. Like everyone else in the world that wants to live in the US legally, he must begin the process in his home country at a US embassy or consulate abroad. Can't do it here. It's unfortunate that his parents put him in that situation, but they should have thought about the long term consequences and potential destruction it could cause on the lives of their children before they made such a foolish and irresponsible mistake. So he has until he is 18 year and 6 months old to return to his home country, and apply for a visa. If he chooses to remain, he will postpone the inevitable and risk a 3 year ban on entering the US. If he states until he is 20, there will be a 10 year ban. That's it, rules are rules, law is law.
2016-04-01 02:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by Rosa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is literally nothing you or she can do that's easy or fast.
She could get married to a US citizen and go back to her country. Her US husband could then submit an immigration petition for her. She could face a lengthy ban for her illegal residence but since she was so young when brought here there's a good chance she'd get a waiver of the ban.
She should consult with an experienced immigration attorney. For as little as $200 she should be able to get a 1 hour consultation.
2007-06-04 15:17:32 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Legally, she would be required to go back to her country of origin and then apply. Have either of you contacted an immigration lawyer in your area? You said 20 years. She may be grandfathered in under the 1986 immigration reform bill. Most lawyers will grant you a free consultation. Good luck to her.
2007-06-04 14:43:55 · answer #5 · answered by Julia B 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
How can she have a state ID without having any other papers? She can apply for amnesty showing she is facing extreme hardship. Good attorney can advise further but not sure how anyone can help someone illegal.
2007-06-04 14:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by shamim316 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My best answer for your friend is to apply for a student visa and from there she can go for US citizen. I'm immigrant from Poland and I have a green card for 10 years and I pay every 10 years about $250 for new one. Try student visa or green card.
2007-06-04 18:43:14 · answer #7 · answered by Iwona M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
talk to an immigration lawyer. Work from that angle.
Or I hate to say this, she could marry an American citizen and stay married for 2 years ( I think that's the time frame unless they have changed the laws.)
Hey im sorry but this is a volatile issue right now. so tread carefully for your friends sake.
2007-06-04 14:38:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
She should go to the local INS office or even to the county courthouse and inquire about how to make her status legal. Her parents may have applied for citizenship when they came in, which would count for her as well.
2007-06-04 14:36:59 · answer #9 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I came here "by the book" I would suggest she come clean - its not fair or legal for these people to "jump" ahead of the line.... I spent a lot of money and 2 YEARS to get here- I'm sick of hearing these sob stories.... I work - pay taxes and obey all the laws- sorry to hear that your friend was a baby when she and her parents dying -yet breaking the laws- but I think she should be deported.....just like the law states.
2007-06-04 14:40:16 · answer #10 · answered by Do I need a mint? 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋