Christine A

Ok here goes, I should imagine this post will recieve alot of negative replies and I can understand that.

My daughter is 22 and has been here for just under 3 months,I want to apply to adjust her while she is here. Is that possible and will it cause much trouble down the line. I am a CPR and have had the card for 15 months.

Thank you

Matthew Udall

Is she engaged to a U.S. citizen?

Ray

A lawful permanent resident may petition for:

A child (unmarried and under 21 years of age)
An unmarried son or daughter ( 21 years of age and older)
A lawful permanent resident may not petition for a married son or daughter.

presuming she is unmarried, here visa number should come up in about 10 years ...

Christine A

No she is here on her own from the U.K and does not want to go back.
Will getting an attorney help?

Thanks

Matthew Udall

An attorney can ask the appropriate questions, and then spell out any options that might be present.

It's the "asking of relevant questions before rendering an opinion" that differs from what usually happens on news groups.

Christine A

How much is an attorney likely to charge for a consultation?

Christine A

Ray,so could she still stay while waiting for that number? might sound a pathetic question,sorry

Ray

Have a read here.. it may be quicker to wait until you are a citizen then apply... I cannot see how she can stay until then ... but an hour with an Immigration Attorney may confirm details.. best not to overstay the visa waiver if she is on that though ..

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/child.htm

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bu...etin_2757.html

Christine A

Ray, thanks for the links, I will read through them now. I know she should go back but she wants to be with me and I dont know what else to do. Probably caling an attorney would be the best option as this is confusing me.

Thanks again

Christine A

Sorry I did even see this one!!! I see your point. I need an attorney!!! Looking for a local one now.
Thanks

Folinskyinla

Hi:

BTW, for immigration purposes, the term "child" is defined at section 101(b) of the Immigration & Nationality Act is defined as being "unmarried" and "under 21".

My youngest is 22, so I understand referring to her as a "child" is natural but for immigration purposes, calling her a "child" would an oxymoron.

With that in mind, you don't give any facts upon which your question can be answered beyond filing the I-130 for FB-2B classification -- which has a long backlog. But you haven't given any other facts that rule out or would describe other possible ways.

Christine A

Hi,
Thanks for your reply,yes I agree she is an adult now.
I dont know what other options there may be,she is depressed and crying all the time and I am abit of a wreck at the moment,so I am not thinking clearly.
I have been reading for 5 hours and whilst I thought I had some commonsense,this is way beyond me.
After some sleep,I suppose I will think better.

Thanks

BTW, for immigration purposes, the term "child" is defined at section 101(b) of the Immigration & Nationality Act is defined as being "unmarried" and "under 21".

My youngest is 22, so I understand referring to her as a "child" is natural but for immigration purposes, calling her a "child" would an oxymoron.

With that in mind, you don't give any facts upon which your question can be answered beyond filing the I-130 for FB-2B classification -- which has a long backlog. But you haven't given any other facts that rule out or would describe other possible ways.[/QUOTE]

Ray

Is there an American boyfriend she can't leave behind........

Christine A

if only.......... I wish there was.

jeffreyhy

Christine,

Are you sure about that?

Regards, JEff