Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

If I came illegally to the US since I was 11 years old with my father, I'm 25 now, What are the chances I can obtain my residency? How much will I spent? How long will it take?


Asked on 4/27/12, 10:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

You will be ineligible to adjust status in the United States, since now you have accrued 7 years of illegal presence. If you leave the U.S., you'll be barred from re-entry for 10 years.

The only way to obtain U.S. Legal Permanent Residency, in your situation, would be if you marry a U.S. citizen and if you qualify for a Waiver of Inadmissibility (or, if the law changes in the future).

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Answered on 4/28/12, 7:39 am
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

You may find information on the I-601 waiver process here:

http://www.msclaw.com/index.php?page=i-601-unlawful-presence-waiver

You may request a free consultation here:

http://www.msclaw.com/index.php?page=Consultation_Request

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Answered on 5/02/12, 2:01 am


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