Immigrant illegal mother....American child

[Rob & Monika 87]

Whatever she does, the best thing for her to do is to be near the child's father. Where is he?

[Boiler 43,871]

Million, possibly tens of millions work without documentation.

[bigdog 376]

Why don't you spend some money on an immigration attorney, probably more than DIY.

[Dakine10 5,452]

Why don't you spend some money on an immigration attorney, probably more than DIY.

An immigration attorney would gladly take the money, but won't be able to give any more information than has already been provided here. The options are straight forward and limited.

[Harsh_77 716]

Why don't you spend some money on an immigration attorney, probably more than DIY.

How is lawyer going to help?

She has been living illegally and that is the truth….next time when ppl wonder why they are given hard time at POE even when they are genuine… here is the reason.

I am not sure why she cannot return back to her home country where her family and friends are, she does not have to leave the kid in the foster care as suggested by the OP.

Kid can be taken to Italy and can grow up there with mother and atleast rest of her family.

I never understand why ppl think its rude when they ask ppl who entered the country illegally to return back to their country?

[JohnR! 5,495]

Is there ANY possible way outside of marrying an American she can get documents to at the very least allow her to work in this Country? She is able bodied and more than ready to do so but cannot be employed illegally in most positions.

Unfortunately she doesn't have any options that she can exercise at this point. Short of marrying a US citizen, waiting for her sister's application to come through is her best option, although she might have trouble sorting that out if her sister no longer lives in the US, but that is a bridge yet in the distance, which to be crossed. As a last resort, her son can apply for her residence once he turns 21.

Although this was not part of the original question, it might behoove her to apply for a new passport at the Italian consulate, and here is a link to the Consulate in LA, although I believe all consulates follow the same procedure. http://www.italianazvc.org/passport.php that would ensure she is not without ID.

I wish her well and hope everything works out for her and son!

[Boiler 43,871]

Her sister does not count as an immediate relative.

[JohnR! 5,495]

I never understand why ppl think its rude when they ask ppl who entered the country illegally to return back to their country?

IMHO, because it sounds like a dismissive and obvious blanket answer to any question related to issues with immigration.

I agree with you that, in most cases, that might seem the most appropriate answer, even, but the intent of the question and the manner in which it was formulated did not warrant the answer.

If you think of it, that answer is true for anyone and everyone experiencing any issues with immigration.

[Shiobhan 235]

Wow sorry about your friend, U indicated her son is USC so she has to wait until he is 21 where is

the childs dad, in the US? It must be hard living in the shadow with this child, the child is entitled

benifits not her,and maybe house-work is the only thing she may get as no one wants to get in trouble by

hiring undocumented aliens.

Cant she go to her consulate to apply for her Italian passport, if and when she leaves the US I dont think

she will et a tourist visa to re-enter after this long over-stay,going back to Italy is not her desire but

as a mother sometimes sacrifices ought to be made.She will have a 10 yrs ban........wishing her the best

[Mike B. 231]

I misread it.

Edited August 28, 2012 by Mike B.

[Harsh_77 716]

IMHO, because it sounds like a dismissive and obvious blanket answer to any question related to issues with immigration.

I agree with you that, in most cases, that might seem the most appropriate answer, even, but the intent of the question and the manner in which it was formulated did not warrant the answer.

If you think of it, that answer is true for anyone and everyone experiencing any issues with immigration.

I don’t think it is a blanket statement.

What would the most appropriate answer be? Find a USC and get married to USC and you will be able to adjust your status.

Most regular VJers know that can be done and do you think that should be the answer provided to OP?

Not really ppl experiencing problem can vary, like not sending the right documentation, what to send back for RFE or how long certain process takes or can one change from one status to another etc. these kinda question don’t warrant a answer return back to your home country.

[Boiler 43,871]

Not exactly an uncommon situation.

And there is no shortage of resources for people in this situation.

Edited August 28, 2012 by Boiler

[hawkeyez 45]

Without her original passport she can't even go back to Italy. I suggest you start is the Italian consulate and get a new passport.

[Vicomi 31]

That question is best anwered by an immigration solicitor.

[JohnR! 5,495]

What would the most appropriate answer be?

I think you missed my point. I was not discussing what the most appropriate answer should be, so much I was only pointing out what it should not.