Is it possible to get green card on the basis that my daughter is a US citizen or any other related reason.
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Is it possible to get green card on the basis that my daughter is a US citizen or any other related reason.
My stepdaughter is a US citizen she is 11 years old and born was born here. Her have been illegally living here for several years. My wife has lived here for the last 14-15 years and I have lived here living here for 4-5 years.
Asked on August 31, 2015 under Immigration Law, Texas
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Once your stepdaughter turns 21 she would be able to petition for you, not before then. Even then, if you entered the US unlawfully, under the current immigration laws you would not be eligible to legalize your status within the US.
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