Came with visa as a minor and overstayed now married and filling for AOS

Mexxy

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Hey guys!! Anyone in similar situation? I was brought to the US as as child and overstayed * I ofcourse had no say on weather I wanted to stay or leave * Anyway I married last december to my husband whom Ive known through out my highschool years so this wasnt a "im going to get married just for a greencard deal" anyway i have applied for the AOS and gotten and EAD for work and taken my fingerprints...im currently waiting on my Interview and social security number...guys im really scared do you think ill be able to get everything ? I know i have made it this far...and i have never been arrested or anything im a good person..help anyone?thank you!
 
According to the adjustment to permanent resident status eligibly information, the person is illegible if :
“You are employed in the United States without USCIS authorization or you are no longer legally in the country (except through no fault of your own or for some technical reason). This rule does not apply to you if:
You are the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen (parent, spouse, or unmarried child under 21 years old)”

You should be OK since you entered US with a valid visa and inspection. Plus, you were a minor, brought here by your parents so the clause “no fault of your own” might very well apply to you.
There are many other people on this board in a similar situation (applying for AOS after being illegally for some time). Do search to read their posts and get some ideas what do expect.
Also it is a good idea to consult an immigration attorney in a situation like this.
Good luck!
 
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