QUESTION
What can my girlfriend do to become a US citizen?
Asked on Nov 10th, 2016 on Immigration - California
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My girlfriend was illegally brought to the US at the age of 7 and has school records. She is now 20 years old. When she graduated high school, she tried attending college but they claimed that illegal aliens cannot apply just unless they are married or have kids. Well, as of now, she has her work permit and cannot attend school. How or what can I do to help her become a US citizen?
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I am assuming that you are a U.S. citizen. Unless she falls into one of the immigrant visa categories, which I doubt from what you wrote, her only recourse is to marry a U.S. citizen and have him file a petition for her to obtain permanent residency. She probably should consult with an experienced immigration attorney to see if she qualifies for any other immigrant visa.
Answered on Dec 16th, 2016 at 4:59 AM