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Won the lottery, a few millions. I am trying to get legal status for me and my family. If I invest or open some kind of business, would that be possible?
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The honest answer is "No". If you are in the U.S. without a legal status, there is no program for changing it through an investment or a business enterprise. Depending on details of your case (how and when did you come to the U.S., your country of origin, age, education, family status, etc.), there might be a solution to your problem, but you should discuss these matters in the privacy of an attorney's office, not on-line.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2016 at 6:10 AM
Congratulations upon winning a lottery. There are some options for obtaining immigration benefits based upon an investment, each with its own set of eligibility requirements, as well as pros and cons. There really is no substitute for consulting with an immigration attorney who, after learning the relevant information about you and your family members, could advise you about immigration-related eligibilities, options and strategies, and who could offer legal representation for investment-based immigration applications.
Answered on Sep 06th, 2016 at 12:23 PM