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Unfortunatley, to petition for him, he would have to be considered your stepfather under the immigration laws, meaning his marriage to your mother had to occur before you turned 18 years old.   What is your mother's status?  If she is a U.S. citizen, she may be able to petition for him and, since he entered legally, he may be eligible to adjust his status (apply for a green card).  If she is not a U.S. citizen or green card holder yet, you could explore whether she is eligible through your petition for her.  Also, do you have any U.S. citizen siblings who were under 18 when your mom married your "stepfather" and are now 21 years or older?

Most individuals who do not have family in the country obtain green cards through the employment based categories. There are categories for extraordinary aliens, outstanding professors and researchers, multinational executives and managers, those who are exceptional or with advanced degrees whose immigration is in the national interest, and those with advanced degrees, bachelors degrees, or two years working experience who are sponsored by organizations under the labor certification (PERM) process. Some other individuals immigrate through investment which requires $1 million investment in a commercial enterprise and the hiring of 10 US workers or $500,000 if you are an area of high unemployment or outside a municipal area.  You would still have to hire 10 US workers in the latter case although if going through a regional investment center, the center would be responsible for the hiring. Still others may immigrate through the gain of political asylum or refugee status. You should consult with a knowledgeable immigration attorney to go over feasible options.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  

Sounds like an immigration issue   You can contact the Florida Bar     you could always file it yourself   do nothing   retain new counsel