I don't want to separate from my mom, can I adjust my status without leaving her?

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dreamer700000

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My mom is a Permanent resident and 3 years away from citizenship. My sister is a USC.

I was brought here at 12 on a B2 Tourist visa and have been here since. I was praying that the DREAM Act would pass, but it didn't.

I know either of my 2 family members can petition for me, but I don't want to leave them by themselves, we're very tight knit.

If either of them petitions for me to adjust my status (I'm older than 21, unmarried) do I have to leave the country for the visa application? Could I have a work permit while the process is happening?

Can I work while I wait for a visa number, or only after?
 
For your illegal presence, you have a 10 year ban. The sooner you leave, the sooner you can return. There is not way you will receive a work permit while you are illegally in the US.
 
Concerned4us said:
For your illegal presence, you have a 10 year ban. The sooner you leave, the sooner you can return. There is not way you will receive a work permit while you are illegally in the US.
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I was hoping that I could go through the visa process while here. Going back isn't an option though.
 
dreamer700000 said:
My mom is a Permanent resident and 3 years away from citizenship. My sister is a USC.

I was brought here at 12 on a B2 Tourist visa and have been here since. I was praying that the DREAM Act would pass, but it didn't.

I know either of my 2 family members can petition for me, but I don't want to leave them by themselves, we're very tight knit.

If either of them petitions for me to adjust my status (I'm older than 21, unmarried) do I have to leave the country for the visa application? Could I have a work permit while the process is happening?

Can I work while I wait for a visa number, or only after?
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Please enlighten us all on how this screwed up situation came to exist in the first place.

How did mom get a greencard but you didn't?

How did your sister become a USC?

Please tell us you tale.
 
BigJoe5 said:
Please enlighten us all on how this screwed up situation came to exist in the first place.

How did mom get a greencard but you didn't?

How did your sister become a USC?

Please tell us you tale.
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Maybe her mom married a USC, got pregnant, therefore the baby (her sisters) would be a USC... just saying...
 
dreamer700000 said:
I was hoping that I could go through the visa process while here. Going back isn't an option though.
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So you you would rather be an ILLEGAL ALIEN? You need to grow up! Being close to your family is not an acceptable excuse to violate a country's laws. It says a lot about your character. I sure hope you don't lure a USC into marrying you for a GC!

They can visit you outside the US and even move there to live with you while you wait.
 
Well, if you fall in love with a girl, and she marries you, she could sponsor you and you would get your green card. Am I right?
 
Your only option is to marry a US Citizen.....and then file for your Green Card, without leaving US or else you may face a 10 year ban.
 
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