If I have lived inthe USsince I was a babyand Iam now 18 now, is there any special way to become a citizen?
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If I have lived inthe USsince I was a babyand Iam now 18 now, is there any special way to become a citizen?
I was born in Mexico and my parents are illegal. My mom crossed over and brought me here in the US when I was 1 year old. I’ve been living here for 17 years and I want to go to collage but none will accept an illegal. Can you help?
Asked on December 3, 2011 under Immigration Law, Illinois
Answers:
SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are not yet 18 and 180 days, you actually have a chance of getting a real visa at the US embassy in your home country IF YOU LEAVE the US now. If you do not, not only will you not be able to get into college but you will not be able to ever legalize your status in the US under the current immigration laws.
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