Q: What are my options?
Hello, I am an seventeen year old immigrant. I was brought here legally with my mother, but overstayed, at the moment by 1.5 years. My dad has been a green card holder for over 6 yrs but when he applied, for some reason, he lied saying he had no kids. What are our options at the moment? I have no one to return to in my former country.
A: Your family needs to consult with an immigration attorney ASAP to review your father's application paperwork and your options. I say ASAP because once you turn 18, you will begin accruing "unlawful presence" which will trigger a 3- or 10-year bar on entering the US after too long. You can contact attorneys through this site or by searching the web. Good luck!
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