If my parents are undocumented immigrants here in the US, do they have any chance in getting residency or citizenship?
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If my parents are undocumented immigrants here in the US, do they have any chance in getting residency or citizenship?
My dad has been in the country for more than 20 years and more mom has been here for about 19 years. They have had no trouble in this country except for the fact of entering illegally. I am concerned for my situation and theirs because I’m pretty sure I’ll be having trouble getting into college and they deserve a chance. I was born here and I can’t even get my driver’s permit.
Asked on September 5, 2014 under Immigration Law, Virginia
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If you were in fact born in the US, you are a US citizen and should not have any issues with a driver's permit or getting into college assuming you satisfy other requirements for this. For your parents, however, if they entered the US unlawfully, even if they have never done anything wrong, under the current immigration laws, they are not eligible to legalize their status within the US.
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