19 yr old illegal alien (naturalization, visa, drivers license, website)

[overstayed]

i entered usa april 2008 with a tourist visa
and overstayed untill today
i have my i94 expired

i know its wrong to stay here illegaly
but it was not my decision

im currently studying in an adult school
no job no id/drivers license no ssn

i just wanna ask for advice from other people
im really confused and scared about the concenquences ill be facing

i live with a relative some of them are us citizen
and some are just like me overstayed tourist visa

at first i thought being in this country will make my life better
but i never lose hope still hanging on

i wanna go to college and be a normal person

/sob.....

[brooklynflip]

If this is real, I don't think this is the ideal place to post. Go to Dream Act's website.

[overstayed]

sorry i posted here
thanks for the dream act info

[antireconquista]

Look for your nationality's nearest foreign consulate and seek advice from the officials.

Illegal immigration is a violation of the law regardless of whether one entered illegally or overstayed a visa.

In addition, residing in the US in fear isn't the best life to live.

[MIKEETC]

Begin the naturalization process immediately. That is job one.

[Kellem]

Originally Posted by MIKEETC

Begin the naturalization process immediately. That is job one.

Now, how would he do that? He has overstayed his visa. Short of marrying someone he is not eligible to start the legal permanent resident, let alone the naturalization one.

[overstayed]

most of people around me are ignorant about the process
and most of us cant afford a lawyer and even scared to talk to one

thanks for the advice

the only place where im free to do and say what i want is in the internet

[MIKEETC]

Originally Posted by Kellem

Now, how would he do that? He has overstayed his visa. Short of marrying someone he is not eligible to start the legal permanent resident, let alone the naturalization one.

Oh...then he should self-deport as that would be job one. My point is he should legalize himself one way or the other. But whatever he does, he should not wait and do nothing.

[jjwebbster]

Originally Posted by antireconquista

Look for your nationality's nearest foreign consulate and seek advice from the officials.

Illegal immigration is a violation of the law regardless of whether one entered illegally or overstayed a visa.

In addition, residing in the US in fear isn't the best life to live.

Great advice, better take it. INS seems to be cracking down on this type of violation.

Im just curious however, how did you learn to read & write english if you just got here ?? 1 year to learn it all ,huh ?

Can anyone spell HOAX for me ????

[Kellem]

Originally Posted by MIKEETC

Oh...then he should self-deport as that would be job one. My point is he should legalize himself one way or the other. But whatever he does, he should not wait and do nothing.

How is that starting the naturalization process? By self-deporting he gets a 10year ban on his return ( if he's been here for over a year )

Overstayed,

About school, try talking to your local community college/university, in some states it is still possible to go to school while you are an IA, and in some you might qualify for in-state tuition, depending where you finished your high school.

About your status, try going to talk to a lawyer to see your options, some of them have a free initial consult where you can ask them questions about your specific problems and create a plan of action. If you cannot find one, look for services at religious institutions, some of them have free legal clinics where lawyer volunteer to help out people (and meet their pro-bono) or they will be able to steer you the right direction. You should not be afraid from lawyers, you should be able to talk to them openly as a customer, and they are required by law to keep your information confidential.