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Question: I am 16 years old and came to the U.S. many years ago when I was a small child.
Is there anything I can do to try to get legal status in the U.S.?
I have no other family in the U.S. and am desperate.
Answer: Yes.
Generally, this includes those juveniles deemed eligible for long-term foster care based on abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Question: What are the basic requirements for this type of visa?
Answer: You would need the consent of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for all of these types of cases.
In other words, express consent is an acknowledgement that the request for this type of classification is real by Department of Homeland Security
Question: Procedurally, what must I do to apply for this type of petition? Also, if I am successful, what does the approval of this petition mean?
Answer: This type of petition if approved will grant you lawful permanent residency in the U.S. In other words, you will be able to obtain the Green Card.
Question: What type of documents do I need to help support the application?
1) Court order declaring dependency on the juvenile court or placing you under the custody of an agency or department of a State;
2) Court order deeming that you are eligible for long-term foster care due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment;
4) Proof of your age.
5) Your birth certificate or other proof of identity;
6) A sealed medical examination;
7) Two ADIT-style color photographs; and, where applicable, also supported by evidence of inspection, admission or parole. Since you are over 14 years old, you must also submit a Form G-325A (Biographic Information) and if you have an arrest record, you must also submit certified copies of the records of disposition.
Question: What if I am inadmissible on some other ground?
Answer:
Since you have no other way to adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident, you should start on this application as soon as possible.
