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How can a minor apply for a green card with immigration?
Asked on Jul 11th, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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I am currently a high school student. I am an outstanding student with no criminal records in school and outside of school, and I was wondering if that can be of any advantage for me to obtain a green card.
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You cannot petition yourself for a green card. You need a qualifying family member who is a citizen or permanent resident to petition for you. There are obviously many benefits to having a green card if you can obtain one. If you were brought here as a child and will graduate high school, you likely would fall into the category referred to as dream children who may be eligible for legal status if the immigration laws change.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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Let's hope for the Dream Act to be passed by Congress. I suggest that people like yourself and family members should contact the representatives and senators and request their affirmative action on this act. Unfortunately, a lot of political poisoning by certain groups has deterred our law makers to accomplish this important issue which will have a great positive impact on our economy and will result in justice for individuals like yourself.
Answered on Jul 19th, 2011 at 9:17 AM
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Your education and lack of criminal record does not help your immigration status. You need to find a basis for permanent residence, typically a US citizen relative, such as a spouse or parent.
Answered on Jul 18th, 2011 at 2:51 PM