Q: If a family member who's lived in the us for 3 years (originally from Mexico) got sent back, could he come back at 18?
He's lived in the US to further his education, and wasn't deported. He was sent back to Mexico because his uncle (a us citizen) didn't like him, and his mother didn't want him to go off by himself (thinking he would stay with another family). He wanted to get adopted into one, but since his aunt had custody (and they wouldn't take it) she said no. He is 17 and will turn 18 in 2018. He wants to get an education in Laser Technology/engineering. Can he come back at 18 (without family) and start a life of his own? (E.g. get his own place, go to college, get a job,etc.)
A: This is an immigration question. Whether someone can enter the US either to immigrate or on a student visa is strictly an immigration question. In order to answer that question your family member will have to consult with an immigration lawyer and give the lawyer specific information which will help the lawyer determine what avenues this person has to legally re-enter the US. DO NOT DISCUSS SENSITIVE MATTERS IN A PUBLIC FORUM LIKE THE INTERNET. There is probably a way your family member can consult with an immigration lawyer while they are in Mexico. This can either be through a phone consultation with a lawyer based in the US or there may be lawyers in Mexico that specialize in this type of immigration law.
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