QUESTION
What can I do to fix my mother's papers if she entered the United States illegally when she was 21 years old from Mexico?
Asked on Mar 13th, 2013 on Immigration - Michigan
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I am a 19 year old college student born here in the United States.
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If your mother entered the US unlawfully and is not protected by a prior filing that may give her 245i protection, under the current immigration laws, she is not eligible to legalize her status within the US.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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You can petition her, but you will have to wait until you are 21.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 6:46 AM
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When you turn 21, you can file a visa petition for your mother.
Answered on Mar 13th, 2013 at 12:59 PM
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If you are a USC you may be able to apply for your Mother and can then use the Provisional Waiver Rules (New) to get a green card for her. There are many nuances to this process. We suggest that you consider conferring with a qualified immigration lawyer.
Answered on Mar 13th, 2013 at 12:59 PM
You probably cannot help even if you are 21 years old.
Answered on Mar 13th, 2013 at 12:58 PM
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When you are 21 you can petition for her but she may or may not need to return to her home country for final processing and then would need a waiver. Her immigration history will need to be analyzed to advise you for sure. Perhaps she is eligible to pay a penalty and file in the U.S.
Answered on Mar 13th, 2013 at 12:58 PM