Legalization status

GIjoe11 · Post by **GIjoe11** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:32 pm

I am 18 years old and i was brought into this country at the age of three i want to know if i can become a US citizen. I speak perfect English i graduated from high school and have stayed out of trouble. I want to become a US Marine but do not know how given my legal status. I need urgent help!

ElenaW · Post by **ElenaW** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:47 pm

More info is needed. What is your country of origin? What citizenships do your parents hold?

Marco 72 · Post by **Marco 72** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:48 pm

Also, how did you originally enter the US?

GIjoe11 · Post by **GIjoe11** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:07 pm

We came from Mexico but i was brought here by plane.

Marco 72 · Post by **Marco 72** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:41 am

GIjoe11 wrote:We came from Mexico but i was brought here by plane.

How did you enter? Did you have a valid visa? Did you enter without inspection? Etc. It makes a huge difference if you entered with or without inspection.

GIjoe11 · Post by **GIjoe11** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:24 am

Like i said i was young and have faint memory. But i do know that i went through security, and i know that i had a passport that has since then been lost.

Marco 72 · Post by **Marco 72** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:01 pm

GIjoe11 wrote:Like i said i was young and have faint memory. But i do know that i went through security, and i know that i had a passport that has since then been lost.

All I can tell you is that, as far as I know, it's possible to adjust status to permanent resident if you entered with inspection. Usually this occurs when someone in your situation marries a US citizen. You should really see an experienced immigration lawyer about this.

GIjoe11 · Post by **GIjoe11** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:39 pm

Thank you that is what i want to hear.

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Legalization status

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