Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

Immigration

I came to the USA when I was 9 years old with a valid visa (tourist, I believe), it is now expired, my sister petitioned for me (she was born here, Citizen) my mom, and my dad back in 05, they approved my parent's cases and gave them green cards in 07, but rejected mine, even though I was a minor, in the process they gave me a Social Security Number with a 1 year working permit, my father immediately filed for me an I-130, which I got the receipt letter for, it's been two years, almost four to go, I am now 18 and in college, it has been hell for me not to be able to drive to school, I was at least accepted in college, but I can't do anything else, I want to get an education, work etc, but four years is too long .... Is there any way that I can speed up my I-130, or at least get a drivers license.


Asked on 12/03/08, 9:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: Immigration

Are you working with a lawyer or just trying to hang in there on your own? A lawyer may help speed things up, maybe not. This sounds to me as if your priority date is not yet current, so nothing will happen for awhile. Your mom and dad obtained their green cards quickly because they are immediate relatives, parents of a U.S. citizen and, therefore, don't need to wait for visas like you do, the sister of a U.S. citizen. It appears as if your dad petitioned for you around 2006, right? Depending on your country, it appears as if you have a way to go yet. Same with your sister's petition for you. Granted, it is a long time, but that's the fault of us citizens who have not badgered our Congressmen to push the DHS to get these backlogs cleared! Feel free to contact me offline at [email protected], or check my website at www.seglegal.com. Good luck!

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Answered on 12/08/08, 4:25 am


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