In September 2001, I came here on visitor visa with my mother and resided here till today (I was 15). I went through 4 yrs of high school, got my GED followed by an associate degree from community college and now I'm an undergrad student pursuing my bachelor degree; will graduate in a year. Meanwhile, my mother became a U.S. citizen through marriage, simultaneously my I-130 was approved and now waiting for the visa availability; the priority date is Dec 08, 2006, F1. Problem is that I'm 25 now and I turned 21 on October 13, 2006 right passed the time criterion for the Child Status Protection Act which technically makes me "aged-out" by about 2 months, so I think that I may not be qualified as an immediate relative.
Currently, visa availability date is at 15FEB06 which is getting close to DEC06.
Few months ago, I received a letter from NVC requiring DS-3032 and I-864 which I've filled out and sent it to them but I regarded the fact that I live in the United States on overstayed visa!!! I should have sent them a notice to adjust my status instead of paying the $70 and $400 fees that I already paid, apparently. I am not leaving the country to interview overseas because that would put me in a 10 year ban obviously, I also do not understand how I can adjust my status with the USCIS once the priority date becomes current when I do not have a status as of now. I've talked to some lawyers on the phone but they have completely shut my hopes down. I do not have the money to pay for an expensive lawyer because all my funds go towards my college. On top of everything, DREAM act just got rejected from congress as I'm getting ready to graduate from college. I have no idea what to do.
With my college degree and knowledge that I have acquired over the years, I definitely am an inevitable asset to this country but I am deeply saddened by the fact that American Dream is not a reality. I know I can do more for the world but I'm immobilized by the system.
Your help will forever be appreciated!
Currently, visa availability date is at 15FEB06 which is getting close to DEC06.
Few months ago, I received a letter from NVC requiring DS-3032 and I-864 which I've filled out and sent it to them but I regarded the fact that I live in the United States on overstayed visa!!! I should have sent them a notice to adjust my status instead of paying the $70 and $400 fees that I already paid, apparently. I am not leaving the country to interview overseas because that would put me in a 10 year ban obviously, I also do not understand how I can adjust my status with the USCIS once the priority date becomes current when I do not have a status as of now. I've talked to some lawyers on the phone but they have completely shut my hopes down. I do not have the money to pay for an expensive lawyer because all my funds go towards my college. On top of everything, DREAM act just got rejected from congress as I'm getting ready to graduate from college. I have no idea what to do.
With my college degree and knowledge that I have acquired over the years, I definitely am an inevitable asset to this country but I am deeply saddened by the fact that American Dream is not a reality. I know I can do more for the world but I'm immobilized by the system.
Your help will forever be appreciated!