Spokane, WA asked in Immigration Law for Washington

Q: Can a child in Mexico get permission to enter USA with family members with visas.

My boyfriend who is currently living here without legal papers, wants his daughter to come up from mexico. She is 8 yrs old and he said his brother has a visa to come in and out of USA. Can she pass over to the states with him? How long would she be able to stay here for?

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A: Okay in this situation she might have a problem coming in. She will most likely be denied entry since her father is illegal. You asked the same question before but forgot to mention the fact that her father was staying here without legal papers. I suggest you contact an attorney immediately as there are immigration raids going on all over the country and this wouldn't be a good time to bring his daughter in. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.

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