Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Car accident fix status

I came to this country with a visa 11 years ago. The visa expired and I am still here. I had a very bad car accident in 2006 (crashed in to a tree) which has required 5 surgeries and more to come. I suffered an injury to my left eye which left me blind and in order for my eye to be normal again I need may more surgeries. Is there any way that because of this accident and my need of surgeries I could get my status fixed. Also I have a 5 yeard old son here who I fully support so even though I am disabled I must work.


Asked on 8/17/08, 4:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tsirina Goroshit Law Offices of Tsirina Goroshit & Associates, P.C.

Re: Car accident fix status

A personal injury claim has nothing to do with your status, thus you can sue the responsible for your accident and have damages paid, but that will not fix your status. You may be able to fix your status with immediate U.S. citizen relative.

If you have additional questions you can contact me directly.

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Answered on 8/17/08, 5:03 pm


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