Illegal minor in the US

[valentinasc 330]

Hi there !

 

i would like to know where I can find a statement where it explains a minor brought to the US does not face a ban if the minor leaves the US within 3 months after their 18th birthday  

[BenevolentSith 6]

Look up 212(a)(9)(B)(iii)(I): 

 

(I) Minors.-No period of time in which an alien is under 18 years of age shall be taken into account in determining the period of unlawful presence in the United States under clause (i).

 

Time spent out of status in the US before turning 18 does not count towards the calculation of unlawful presence. 

 

I'm not sure if the minors themselves get removed though. Also, I heard that 212(a)(9)(C) is also applicable to minors, though I'm 100 percent sure of this. 

 

You should consult an expert to discuss what your options are, but one thing for sure is that minors do not accumulate unlawful presence. 

[Boiler 45,499]

6 months not 3.

[valentinasc 330]

41 minutes ago, BenevolentSith said:

Look up 212(a)(9)(B)(iii)(I): 

 

 

 

 

Time spent out of status in the US before turning 18 does not count towards the calculation of unlawful presence. 

 

I'm not sure if the minors themselves get removed though. Also, I heard that 212(a)(9)(C) is also applicable to minors, though I'm 100 percent sure of this. 

 

You should consult an expert to discuss what your options are, but one thing for sure is that minors do not accumulate unlawful presence. 

Thank you so much ! You’ve been very helpful :)!

35 minutes ago, Boiler said:

6 months not 3.

Yes meant 6 not 3, cheers