Latham, NY Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

How did your boyfriend enter? Did he ever try to regularize previously? The general law is if he entered legally, even if he violated his status, he can be petitioned under most circumstances by a U.S. citizen. I have been practicing for over 15 years. Our immigration law firm has been in the immigration field for more than 45 years. We have handled cases with experience, integrity, and good effect. We offer payment plans with no interest.

In general, the answer is no. However, there is a process called "Nunc Pro Tunc" that could allow for a Change of Status for someone who is out of status. Please do note however that, in general, the I-94 for persons in J-1 are given for D/S - duration of status.

I am sorry to give you bad news, but this program cannot help you. One of the requirements of the program is physical presence in the U.S. on 6/15/2012 without a legal status; another - physical presence here from 6/15/2007 to 6/1/2012; quite clearly, you cannot satisfy them. Besides, the program clearly states that it does not give any immigration status. No matter how experienced, no attorney can bring you back to the U.S. under this program (even if some might take your money to try). Do not attempt coming back to the U.S. without permission: the record of your removal will show that you could not have been here for the five years from 2007, you can be put in prison for illegal re-entry after deportation, and you will become barred from the U.S. for the rest of your life. If your brother becomes a U.S. citizen, he can file an immigrant petition for you; the process will take longer than the 10 years that you cannot get a U.S. visa after deportation. If you marry a U.S. citizen, you might be able to return here sooner. But on the facts you provided, there is nothing that can be done for you now.