How an illegal immigrant can be legalized in the USA

Obtaining legal status as an illegal immigrant in the United States is not an easy task. AAmerican legislation provides only a few loopholes for legalization, writes Metro.

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However, the mission is possible - illegal immigrants living in the United States can obtain legal status under several unique circumstances.

asylum

An illegal may be granted asylum in the United States if he proves that he cannot return home because of the risk of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.

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Asylum seekers are similar to refugees, but the asylum seeker, after having arrived in the United States or at the US border, is called the asylum seeker. The persons who requested asylum and received it from outside the United States, and only then entered the country, are called refugees.

Cancellation of expulsion

Cancellation of removal is a form of legalization available to individuals facing deportation.

Illegal immigrants can appeal the deportation and get a green card if they:

• Resided in the United States for at least 10 years;
• They have positive characteristics and demonstrated a “high level of morality”;
• Do not have a criminal record;
• If it is shown that deportation would result in “exceptional and extreme hardship” for the spouse, parent or child of the illegal immigrant who has a U.S. citizenship or green card.

What kind of visa can an illegal immigrant get in the USA?

People who are in the US illegally are not allowed to apply for visas that could legalize them. The exceptions are victims or witnesses of criminal offenses that can be legalized in the United States, even if they came into the country illegally.

Can an illegal immigrant get legal status by marrying a US citizen?

Theoretically, a marriage with a US citizen makes it possible to get a green card, but the current status of an illegal immigrant can significantly complicate this process.

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If you were in the States illegally, according to the rules, you need to leave the country to apply for a green card and pay fines for illegal stay in the country. People who lived in the United States illegally for a period of up to 6 months will have to spend 3 of the year outside of the United States before they can apply for a green card. After more than one year spent in the USA illegally, you will have to leave for 10 years to be able to get a green card.

If you entered the United States legally, then after a marriage with an American, you can apply for a green card without leaving the country.

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