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Diegog5 · Jul 6, 2007, 05:53 PM

Hi my name is Diego, I'm 18 years old and I live in Denver Colorado.

I'm an Illegal immigrant of the united states, I crossed the border when I was nine, I didn't know what I was doing, I didn't have a choice. Over the time I forgot about my culture, and were I came from. I have become what I call an ILLEGAL AMERICAN. Everyday I live in fear of being deported (for whatever reasons) to a country that I don't even know anymore. Is there anything that I can do about my status? Suggestions are welcome, please help!

nauticalstar420 · Jul 6, 2007, 05:56 PM

Why don't you just apply for citizenship? Or go back home if you want to get back in touch with your cuture :)

nauticalstar420 · Jul 6, 2007, 05:59 PM

Here is an explanation of eligibility requirements and how to apply : Applying for U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization

I hope this helps :)

Diegog5 · Jul 6, 2007, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by nauticalstar420

Here is an explanation of eligibility requirements and how to apply : Applying for U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization

I hope this helps :)

Sorry nauticalstar420 what I mend was that I'm an illegal immigrant, so I don't think that I'm illegible to apply for citizenship, and thank you for helping.

nauticalstar420 · Jul 6, 2007, 06:29 PM

I'm pretty sure you can still apply. You aren't a citizen, so you can apply for it. I am from California where there is a large number of illegal immigrants and have seen many obtain citizenship. One of the requirements, among others, is that you be a permanent resident. You have been here for 9 years, you are a permanent resident.

Diegog5 · Jul 6, 2007, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by nauticalstar420

I'm pretty sure you can still apply. You arent a citizen, so you can apply for it. I am from California where there is a large number of illegal immigrants and have seen many obtain citizenship. One of the requirements, among others, is that you be a permanent resident. You have been here for 9 years, you are a permanent resident.

Thank you! I'm so happy, I thought I didn't have any hopes. I'm aplying, ASAP. Again thank you.

nauticalstar420 · Jul 6, 2007, 06:39 PM

You're welcome and good luck! :)

Lowtax4eva · Jul 8, 2007, 11:59 AM

Agreed, you can apply based on naturalisation, just explain your case that your family brought you into the US illegally but you want to become legal.