Passport for AOS? (merged)

[randomperson2 5]

I don't mean to be shamed or anything and i don't know if this is the right forum but but here's my story. I tried renewing my Philippine Passport last year, but i got scared and backed out cause i don't know if they'll approve  my first time passport application and i got scared cause i was interrogated by the clerk si ileft it without renewing. My story is I came to the United States in June 2001, I was 5 back then. It is just today that my Mother admitted to me how i was actually smuggled to the US. Back in early 2000 "Baklas Passport" or Fraudulent Passports was very common in the Philippines, I used a passport (Philippine Passport) in my Cousin's Name and my picture furnished with a H4 Visa, the passport was sent back to philippines before the release of MRP Passports and my cousin has since got a new passport under his picture and identity, He told me that he still has that passport as well as the one my mom used. I know i qualify for DACA but i haven't applied because i don't have travel documents and it is expensive hiring a lawyer. I am now married to a US Citizen for 5 years already and i now have the courage to apply for AOS.  The teller back then told me and interrogated me on how i came to the United States but not knowing back then, I couldn't answer as to why it was a first time application. I have a Birth Certificate and ID/s under my real name and Identity. My mother also came on Assumed Identity documents (her sister's) and also returned the passport. Do i have a chance in passport and AOS?

Edited March 21, 2020 by Penguin_ie

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

3 hours ago, randomperson2 said:

I don't mean to be shamed or anything and i don't know if this is the right forum but but here's my story. I tried renewing my Philippine Passport last year, but i got scared and backed out cause i don't know if they'll approve  my first time passport application and i got scared cause i was interrogated by the clerk si ileft it without renewing. My story is I came to the United States in June 2001, I was 5 back then. It is just today that my Mother admitted to me how i was actually smuggled to the US. Back in early 2000 "Baklas Passport" or Fraudulent Passports was very common in the Philippines, I used a passport (Philippine Passport) in my Cousin's Name and my picture furnished with a H4 Visa, the passport was sent back to philippines before the release of MRP Passports and my cousin has since got a new passport under his picture and identity, He told me that he still has that passport as well as the one my mom used. I know i qualify for DACA but i haven't applied because i don't have travel documents and it is expensive hiring a lawyer. I am now married to a US Citizen for 5 years already and i now have the courage to apply for AOS.  The teller back then told me and interrogated me on how i came to the United States but not knowing back then, I couldn't answer as to why it was a first time application. I have a Birth Certificate and ID/s under my real name and Identity. My mother also came on Assumed Identity documents (her sister's) and also returned the passport. Do i have a chance in passport and AOS?

First off you need to get a passport in order to have valid documentation for you. Also you need to be able to stand up for yourself to the consulate/embassy officials. If you can't stand up for yourself to your kabayan then how do you expect to do it to a immigration official? Are the names in the passport and your birth certificate different? 

[Boiler 45,525]

To adjust in country you will need to demonstrate that your entry was inspected.

[Just Paul 4,595]

6 hours ago, randomperson2 said:

I know i qualify for DACA

You used to qualify for DACA but you can not file a new DACA unless you have had an expired DACA.

 

You are going to need to obtain travel documents and prepare to file waivers.   It will be best to obtain the Filipino Passport ASAP.   This isn't really DYI.  You need an attorney.

[Boiler 45,525]

Unclear if a waiver will be needed. I doubt they would need a waiver for Misrep for a 5 year old?

[randomperson2 5]

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

Unclear if a waiver will be needed. I doubt they would need a waiver for Misrep for a 5 year old?

I'd try and get in touch with an attorney, at the meantime my cousin will send the passport me and my mom used 17 years ago, maybe it'll help. Our point of entry was in SFO, I've been here ever since. I do hope to be legalized, so my mother can be. Plus I've been here since im a kid. I don't really know any country besides here, i don't even know our language. 

 

[randomperson2 5]

6 hours ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

First off you need to get a passport in order to have valid documentation for you. Also you need to be able to stand up for yourself to the consulate/embassy officials. If you can't stand up for yourself to your kabayan then how do you expect to do it to a immigration official? Are the names in the passport and your birth certificate different? 

when me and my mother came through SFO, we used a "Baklas" Passport according to her it is also known as Assumed or Fake Identity Passport, the Passport was named after my cousin and aunt cause my mom used my aunt's credentials in order to sexure a job in the first place. I am currently in college and i have a College ID and a DMV License (not a realid version)  under my real name, the one on my birth certificate. But other than that i have no other forms of identification. I'll try and go to the consulate again after the lockdown

[randomperson2 5]

9 hours ago, randomperson2 said:

 I tried renewing my Philippine Passport last year, but i got scared and backed out 

not renewing but "Getting a New Passport" and it is a first time application for me. 

[Boiler 45,525]

11 minutes ago, randomperson2 said:

when me and my mother came through SFO, we used a "Baklas" Passport according to her it is also known as Assumed or Fake Identity Passport, the Passport was named after my cousin and aunt cause my mom used my aunt's credentials in order to secure a job in the first place. I am currently in college and i have a College ID and a DMV License (not a realid version)  under my real name, the one on my birth certificate. But other than that i have no other forms of identification. I'll try and go to the consulate again after the lockdown

 

18 minutes ago, randomperson2 said:

I'd try and get in touch with an attorney, at the meantime my cousin will send the passport me and my mom used 17 years ago, maybe it'll help. Our point of entry was in SFO, I've been here ever since. I do hope to be legalized, so my mother can be. Plus I've been here since im a kid. I don't really know any country besides here, i don't even know our language. 

 

The only thing you mention out of the norm is proving you were inspected, the old passport.

 

Just to be absolutely clear sorting out your situation would have no impact on your Mothers position, that is down to her. Certainly in the past they have not included ones own children in the definition of human smuggling so she should not be impacted by that, now overstay and misrepresentation is another issue and obviously depends if she has any route and what that route might be.

[Boiler 45,525]

10 minutes ago, randomperson2 said:

not renewing but "Getting a New Passport" and it is a first time application for me. 

I have no idea how you go about getting a PI passport, maybe something for the PI forum? You have 2 very distinct issues.

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I have no idea how you go about getting a PI passport, maybe something for the PI forum? You have 2 very distinct issues.

Exactly and this first issue will require a lawyer in order to do AOS. The other issue in regards to the passport can be done but considering it's the Philippine embassy it will still be a pain in the neck

[Boiler 45,525]

5 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Exactly and this first issue will require a lawyer in order to do AOS. The other issue in regards to the passport can be done but considering it's the Philippine embassy it will still be a pain in the neck

I have seen a few cases where somebody entered with forged documents as a child and as long as they were able to show they were inspected they seemed to have adjusted without issues. The Mother is totally different and may not have options.

[randomperson2 5]

7 hours ago, Boiler said:

I have seen a few cases where somebody entered with forged documents as a child and as long as they were able to show they were inspected they seemed to have adjusted without issues. The Mother is totally different and may not have options.

I guess I'll convince my mom to come home and face the 10 year bar, if that'll allow her to be petitioned, if ever im legal by then. 

[randomperson2 5]

10 hours ago, Boiler said:

Unclear if a waiver will be needed. I doubt they would need a waiver for Misrep for a 5 year old?

It's my mothers choice. I'm just a kid back then sith no own decisions, I grew up thinking im an american it's only when im 17 when i knew of my undocumented status. It is not my choice to be trapped with no options as my mother paved it that way for me. 

[Boiler 45,525]

19 minutes ago, randomperson2 said:

I guess I'll convince my mom to come home and face the 10 year bar, if that'll allow her to be petitioned, if ever im legal by then. 

That would be one option.