Naturalization of Illegal Immigrants

[A2JGirl]

We have a friend from Mexico who is here illegally. He is a great guy and a good friend. He has been here many years but now he is uncomfortable with being on the wrong side of the law. His wife recently became naturalized, but when he talked to a lawyer about what he should do, he told him to go back to Mexico for 10 years and then look into it again. He doesn't know what to do and is pretty much giving up all hope.

I don't know much about all of the technicalities but I think the lawyer gave him his opinion instead of legitimate advice. I thought some of you who know more about these things could give me some advice to share with him and direct me somewhere that would help me understand all of this so that I can help myself.

Thanks!

[Full Quiver]

Go back to Mexico and get in line would be better advice than go and wait 10 years.

[PastorDaniel]

yeah...I'd say that he wouldn't have to wait 10 years to start trying...it migt take that long...but he could immediately make plans to start trying...

[forestwalker]

I don't know much about all of the technicalities but I think the lawyer gave him his opinion instead of legitimate advice.

Yep. He gave him his opinion and very bad (and incorrect) advice. If it was given as part of an actual client relationship he should be disbarred.

Your friend needs to talk to an immigration lawyer, specifically. This may not be available in TN, but out here there are a lot of non-profits that help folks through this process at minimal (but not small) expense. ICE is one of the most convoluted and exasperating bureaucracies in our government.

[dolfan]

You in Tennessee?

Might I point you to:

http://www.immigrationvisaattorneys.com/

They have an office in Nashville.