District9
I wasnt sure where to post this. I suppose this is a good a place as any.
First off, Im not sure what my status on the country is. Or any other country for that matter. My parents brought me to this country when I was 6 (or so, I think), and I cant call any other country home. My parents friends brought me in as their child. As someone else I suppose. So did I enter without inspection? Its hard for me to answer a lot of questions since I was so young. I have all my shots if thats what they want to know, lol.
My parents both had the proper documentation to be here and work legally. Up to a point. Their paperwork expired and they returned. I stayed. I was 21 then. I barely even know spanish, where would I go, lol!? Up until I was nearly 18 I still thought I was legal. lol. Seriously. I had no idea the birth certificate and SS card my parents gave me were false. I used these documents (thinking they were in good order, and real) to get an ID, then a License when I was young. They worked. Dont ask me how, or why. I dont know.
So here I am now, a 30 year old now whos been working with a fake social, but real license. I havent spoken with my parents for years, you can probably guess why. I have no way to even reach them. I have no paperwork (birth certificate) real one anyways, that says where I was even born. Why am I here? Because Im tired of living this way. In lies I suppose? Im married to a citizen, with 2 kids. For years now. The older I get the more worried I become of my status. What is my status? An overstay? Who knows. I have been thinking of reaching out to an immigration attorney. The only problem is, I dont (I cant) leave the country. I would be an illegal to any country Id be deported to. I have no id or paperwork that says I belong to any other country other than the US. I can hardly even speak Spanish, I couldnt possibly survive anywhere else. Spend 10 years somewhere else? With my whole family of course, they wouldnt leave me. Ridiculous. Stupid really. Not gonna happen Obama, try again. So what can I do?
I simply just dont belong anywhere. Depression is hitting me hard the older I get, and as I see my kids grow, I worry more and more. I just cant live this way anymore, I need to fix this. But how? Leaving the country is not an option. I rather do nothing and keep living in lies than to move my family. What other options do I have? Apply for Amnesty? Adjust status? I dont know, I guess its why Im here. For help. I need it. Thanks for any replies, thoughts, or anything you have to say really, it would help.
Thanks again.
District9
I am so sorry about your situation. If I were you, I would reach out to my parents and get the truth of how you were brought to the US.
First off, Im not sure what my status on the country is. Or any other country for that matter. My parents brought me to this country when I was 6 (or so, I think), and I cant call any other country home. My parents friends brought me in as their child. As someone else I suppose. So did I enter without inspection?
Entering with fraudulent documents is entering without inspection. In addition, youve falsely claimed to be a US citizen.
Either you keep living as you are until youre caught, or you leave on your own. I dont see any way around those two options.
If leaving on your own is your choice, youll need to work on obtaining documents from your birth country. If you know your date and place of birth, you might be able to obtain a genuine birth certificate, which in turn can help you get a passport of that country so you can return.
Thanks for your replies.
I got a hold of my birth certificate. With this I plan to visit the Mexican consulate and get at least some Mexican documentation. My current US ID expires soon, and I dont think Ill get lucky twice. Either way, Its not right and I want to correct this.
If I were to file paperwork (file for permanent residence in the US), what form would I file? Where would I start? Should my wife file for me, (petition for me) or should I file something for myself separately? Im hoping to have these questions answered by an attorney here soon, however I would like to hear as many opinions on this matter as possible.
Jackolantern, leaving on my own is actually sounding to be the best option for me at this time. Would you think my situation be resolved within a few months? Or would I have to spend 10 years outside the US? I hear I must write a letter of apology, (my wife as well, a petition letter), if this letter gets approved I can come back in 6-8 months. If not, I must wait 10 years. Does that sound right? So it all comes down to my letter and what I have to say in front of the US Embassy?