She's been in good conduct since she came to this country about 9 years ago. She wants to attend college and study Biology. Any possibilities she can become a permanent resident so she can start her trip to achieving the "American Dream"?
2007-08-18 15:54:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
of course vote for the DREAM ACT that supports students staying and finish school. good luck thumbs down please . come on Jose Diaz where are thou.
2007-08-18 16:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by El Chile 3 · 3⤊ 7⤋
I'm assuming, she was brought here by her family, as a child and didn't have the choice of following our law's.
So, what do we do now? She needs to obtain an immigrant visa.
The process of becoming a United States citizen with full citizenship rights is called naturalization. Overseen by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service (BCIS), there are several ways for aliens to become naturalized. The most common way, used by individuals who hold an immigrant visa, is to obtain legal permanent resident status by residing in the country for a period of five years. During this time, a legal alien may not spend more than six months at once overseas. He or she must be physically present in the country for at least six months of the year for a total minimum of two and a half years.
It is possible to become a permanent legal resident and later, a naturalized citizen through marriage to a United States citizen. In this case, the naturalization period is shortened from five years to three years, provided the couple has been married for at least three years and the spouse is still a citizen of the United States.
Other factors that affect naturalization and eligibility for citizenship include being at least 18 years old, possessing good moral character and basic reading and writing skills. Potential citizens are required to understand United States government and history, although there are some age-related exceptions to the latter two.
After the application and interview process is completed, the BCIS will grant or deny citizenship to the individual who has applied. If the BCIS needs more information before a decision can be made, it will continue the case. Individuals who have been denied citizenship may appeal.
Thats it, she appears to be qualified to become a citizen. But for now she's illegal, if she wants to stay here, she needs to quit hiding and get on the road to be legal.
2007-08-19 00:05:07 · answer #2 · answered by Joker 1 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
There is some sort of a program in the talks about allowing students as this girl to study. It's not in efefct yet so I don't think there is anything she can do. To get a student visa she would have to leave the coutnry but if she leaves she's banned for ten years from coming back because she overstayed her visa longer than six months.
2007-08-18 23:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by antek_005 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, but if she lived in Illinois for three years of high school, she would qualify for in-state tuition. Alternatively, some Universities affiliated with Catholic or Protestant churches are more understanding about the lack of documents than State ones (since there is no law against being an undocumented student if you are not engaged in employment).
2007-08-18 23:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by BruceN 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Again people are rude and dont want to answer the question just give there rude feedback.
If she does get married even if she is illegal she can become a US citizen or at least legal resident.
Also there are some other schools that would accept her even if she doesnt have a ss number. I dont really have a answer to the original question but I just wanted to put facts due to the fact that some people answer and make up stuff. Oh and when did you say she was Mexican?? I read it in one of the answers yet it wasnt in your question so I wondered if you wrote that and it didnt show up on my screen.
2007-08-18 23:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by <Carol> 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋
She is free to achieve the American Dream in her home country.
2007-08-18 23:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
No chance at all unless there's a major change in US immigration law. I don't see that happening.
If she came here legally, and overstayed her visa, she could become legal by getting married to a citizen. If she came illegally there's nothing that can be done until she leaves the country.
2007-08-18 23:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
These are the kind of people we want. She should make a trip home to her native country and apply for citizenship. If she is as good as you say, she may want to join our Military which can shortcut her wait to be a citizen. I wish her luck
2007-08-18 23:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sure. All she needs to do is go turn herself in and request a student visa. After a short interview they will return her to mexico where she will be able to reenter the country legally.
In about 10 years. Hopefully she will be deported and not waste anymore tax dollars.
2007-08-18 23:17:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Yeah go back home and apply legally.
2007-08-18 23:14:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋