How can my boyfriend fix his legal status in the USA?

How did your boyfriend last enter the country? Was it legal or illegal?

It depends upon how he entered the US and if he has any criminal record. He should talk to an immigration attorney.

I cannot answer your question without more information: -Are you a U.S. citizen? -How did your boyfriend enter the U.S. - with or without a visa? -How long does he live in the U.S. without going back to his country? -Was he ever arrested by the Immigration, deported, or granted voluntary departure? -Does he have any criminal arrests or convictions? -Do you or your children have any medical or psychological problems? Do yourself a favor: consult an immigration attorney. Trying to "wing it" on some general information from the Internet, on advice of friends and co-workers, or with help of a *notario* or "*immigration consultant*" is very likely to land your boyfriend in removal proceedings. If that happens, he will have to retain a good immigration attorney - or be deported; and his defense in immigration court will cost much more than a consultation. So, why not do it right from the beginning?

That will depend upon his immigration history. You and your boyfriend will want to set a consultation with an immigration attorney together to discuss his options.

If he entered the US unlawfully, under the current immigration laws, he will not be able to legalize his status within the US.