How do I get a green card?

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How do I get a green card?

I am married to a U.S. citizen for 5 years and have a son with him. How can I go about fixing my papers? I don’t want to have to leave the country. My son is only 7 months. I have a work permit through the Dream Act.

Asked on February 13, 2017 under Immigration Law, Alaska

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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

If you entered the US unlawfully, under the current immigration laws, even if you are married to a US citizen or have a US citizen child, you are not eligible for legalizing your status within the US.  You may have the EAD under DACA but that does not automatically mean you can get a green card.


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