No Greencard for 8 years

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Godhelpme,

I didn't want to respond to this again, probably for the same reason Jim stayed out of it, but your case is a really weird one, starting with the way you arrived here, tried to adjust status, and adjusted every possible way to stay, including non-viable venues.

I used to do auto racing for many years as a privateer, and when you do that you need to know that speed costs money, hence everyone asks you: how fast do you want to go? I spent so much money on my hobby, I could have bought another single family home in California, and they aren't cheap here. Luckily, I retired from auto racing when I turned 50, and looking back today, it almost seems unreal. They say racing is an addiction that can only be cured by poverty. In some way, you are on a similar path.

I understand your desire to stay in the US as long as possible, but, frankly, to me it looks like you need to realize when the game is over.

An attorney's job is to assist his or her client, but the attorney has also a desire and a need to make money. You can exhaust any possible option, appeal the heck out of it, but it will only buy you time, whereas the end is certain: you'll be going home.

I seriously feel your attorney rides on your desperation to stay as long as possible, at any cost. She'll write letters and appeals as long as you write the checks. At some point, when all has been said and done that can be done, she'll say she tried everything. True. But she did it knowing that your chance of success would require a miracle from the gods themselves.

Thus, and in light that you spend silly money on this already, I would advise you to contact an expert like Laurel Scott. Spend $350 to sit down with her in person (not any of her associates!) for a whole hour and talk about your case in detail. She knows more about immigration than I and you could learn in a lifetime and is so honest that it hurts. Most importantly, she won't BS you but tell you if you have a chance or not.

You can reach her here:

http://www.scottimmi...ontent/about-us

Edited April 21, 2011 by Just Bob

[Godhelpme 0]

BoB thank you for the great reply, I understand where you are coming from, I might just end up moving and you gave a really good example with the auto racing, and yes the game is over but I might move this summer or next summer, my boy is about to go in 12th grade, after he graduates I will go next summer or if things get harder and hectic, I will leave this summer and I will see about talking to Laurel Scott, you always give great advise and link

[rosie's baby 5]

A great and compassionate reply Just Bob.

[Boiler 46,116]

Laurel Scott does family immigration so not applicable in this case.

You have been scammed by 2 Lawyers by the sound of it, big time.

The EB3 category for India is currently Feb 02, so I do not understand how you could have had an interview. Perhaps it moved backwards.

To repeat to be able to adjust inside the US you would have needed to maintain status. You entered as a visitor but by the sound of it have been working illegally for many years.

The next most likely course of action would be a deportation order.

[Godhelpme 0]

The lawyer just sent in the bill for her doing nothing these 30 days and $35 to talk to her one the phone ahahahah. Life's a ######.

[Boiler 46,116]

Have you talked to another?

[Godhelpme 0]

No I havn't talked to another lawyer, literally there is no point left. Im thinking of moving. I have some questions if you guys like to answer...

If the Dream Act is accepted will it enable my kids to get a greencard? What is happening with the Dream Act? I know it got denied this year but I saw President Obama tweet about it, saying we will keep fighting for the Dream Act...

Lastly one more question. Lets say I move to Canada with my two sons. One of my son is about to finish his 11th grade, and if we go to Canada will they put him in 12th grade? He will finish 11th grade before we leave but we are in the United States he knows everything about the U.S. and nothing about Canada. My son is #87 our of #768 people in his class. That's pretty good with a 4.3 gpa.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

If the DREAM Act passes in some form, then, yes, your boys will be eligible. Once they are residents for 5 years, they can become US citizens. Since they will be at least 21 years of age at that point, they can petition for you as their immediate relative--unless you will be found ineligible based on an outstanding deportation order or any other adverse factor.

That said, it's really anybody's guess when comprehensive immigration reform will take place. It's quite possible that it will be under Obama's second term, because at that time won't have to worry about reelection anymore. If anything happens, the DREAM Act that will benefit those that were brought to the US as children by their parents will be among the first to benefit. So there is indeed hope. It might take another 2 to 4 years, but I actually think it will happen.

[Godhelpme 0]

So you are saying when me son turns 21, I can petition him to be my relative? Can you explain that part more. Thanks BoB, your really a professional.

[cookieandcream 10]

I think it's great to let godhelpme know about the DREAM act but we need to tell him what is wise. There is no guarantee and he might mess up his children future hoping for it. He needs to leave for an other country in my opinion

[Boiler 46,116]

There was an interesting discussion on Public Broadcasting.

There is no suggestion that Obama is actually prpared to offer anything to get whatever he has in mind through.

Just posturing for votes next time around.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

So you are saying when me son turns 21, I can petition him to be my relative? Can you explain that part more. Thanks BoB, your really a professional.

No.

When the DREAM Act (in some form) becomes law, your son will receive some form of amnesty, which will result in a path to lawful permanent residency and thus to a Green Card. Unless they also change the rules of the game, any Green Card holder can apply for naturalization as a US citizen 5 years after becoming a resident.

Once your son has become a US citizen, he can petition for you and your wife, as you are his parents, and thus his immediate relatives. This way your son could get you and your wife Green Cards.

[Boiler 46,116]

Part of CIR or part thereof is going to require enforcement, so chances of staying that long will get a lot lower.

[Godhelpme 0]

Thanks, Bob and Boiler. But I think boiler is right, Dream Act will take on forever, I really wanted another president for a change but Obama has found Osama, now he might win the second term...Do you guys think he will win? Who else is going against him except Donald Trumpt

[Little_My 464]

I'd say that Obama is your best bet for the Dream Act to stand even the slightest chance of passing.. So if that is what you are putting your hopes on, personally I would hope he stays in office. No republican will ever pass that law.