Q: my mom brought me from mexico illegally. I was 7. now what? I have children here & am married but to another mexican.
A: You may want to consult with an immigration attorney (esp. since the immigration rules may change under the Trump administration...). As a general rule, you and your spouse cannot apply for residency/citizenship until you leave the US and lawfully re-enter (presumably by a visa--usually a work visa). There is the DACA and/or DREAM (see the USCIS website for details). There are also some remedies for 10 year plus residents in the US, but this has a lot of legal requirements (you should contact an immigration attorney PRIOR to pursuing this approach because most applicants are denied). There are other avenues, but they are very fact specific so you will need to talk to an expert before pursing special visas.
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