Please Help!!!!

[Opel 0]

I have a very unusual and awful situation and I would be really thankfull if anybody would help me out with this problem. I came with my mother on a k2 visa. She has married her husband and we are staying here 7,5 months and have not yet gotten the green card. The real problem is that my mother want's to send me back to our country, because to be honest with you, she is a real dictator and I can hardly tolerate her tourtures. So she decided to get rid of me. But I am 20 and I strongly want to finish my education here and build a strong career. I have all the documents exept for the green card, so I am not sure if there is any way to stay here, though I obviously want to. And unfortunately there is no way to make up with her, because our relationships have been like that for 8 years. I don't want to share all the grief about this, but I just kindly ask your advise if there is any legal way to stay in the U.S.? Please help.........................

[AngelD 0]

What about your step father? I am assuming He is the US Citizen that is sponsoring you. Your mother is not the one sponsoring you. How does he feel about you leaving. If he is still willing to be your sponsor (willing to support you financially as he has declared that he would when he sent in the affidavit of support)? As far as I understand, you have every right to be in the US with your K2 visa as long as the person who is your sponsor is still supporting you.

I know you asked this question a while ago and there have been no responses. I think it's because no one really knows what to tell you. I am not totally sure what I have told you is fact and simply not just my opinion but it may be good for you to read all the guides on K1/2 visas and the forums on green cards etc. It will help you understand the process. I would then try to get ahold of an immigration lawyer as soon as possible. (you can usually find one that will offer a free consultation which will let you ask a few questions and get your answers you need)

I would also suggest looking into some sort of community center that communicates and caters to your native language and culture--they may be able to help you find the services you need (though your english seems to be pretty good) but it will help in making sure you really understand what your options are.

I am so sorry this is happening. I hope you have had time to make some friends that you can lean on.

Best of luck

Angel

ps--this is all just my opinion and not to be taken has hard facts

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

I have a very unusual and awful situation and I would be really thankfull if anybody would help me out with this problem. I came with my mother on a k2 visa. She has married her husband and we are staying here 7,5 months and have not yet gotten the green card. The real problem is that my mother want's to send me back to our country, because to be honest with you, she is a real dictator and I can hardly tolerate her tourtures. So she decided to get rid of me. But I am 20 and I strongly want to finish my education here and build a strong career. I have all the documents exept for the green card, so I am not sure if there is any way to stay here, though I obviously want to. And unfortunately there is no way to make up with her, because our relationships have been like that for 8 years. I don't want to share all the grief about this, but I just kindly ask your advise if there is any legal way to stay in the U.S.? Please help.........................

Hi Opel, hmm there's probably a lot to your story we don't know yet. I bet your mother loves you because she brought you here 7.5 months ago, and seeing as you are above 18, she probably didn't have to.

Here are your options as I see them, on initial thought:

If you are in college, or looking to get into one, check with the counselors of Community colleges or Universities near you, who knows maybe you are eligible for a scholarship, or they may help you get a Student Visa. You might have to work part time but maybe better than going home to Russia right?

Maybe your mother is just upset with your antics, at the moment? Maybe its about time that you finally talk to your mother, about what you really want and these goals like finishing up your education to get a strong career. Also maybe that you will go by her rules for a while until you finish your education.

Well I gotta go but I hope but wish you a lot of luck getting this all settled with your mother and all! :-)

[Opel 0]

What about your step father? I am assuming He is the US Citizen that is sponsoring you. Your mother is not the one sponsoring you. How does he feel about you leaving. If he is still willing to be your sponsor (willing to support you financially as he has declared that he would when he sent in the affidavit of support)? As far as I understand, you have every right to be in the US with your K2 visa as long as the person who is your sponsor is still supporting you.

I know you asked this question a while ago and there have been no responses. I think it's because no one really knows what to tell you. I am not totally sure what I have told you is fact and simply not just my opinion but it may be good for you to read all the guides on K1/2 visas and the forums on green cards etc. It will help you understand the process. I would then try to get ahold of an immigration lawyer as soon as possible. (you can usually find one that will offer a free consultation which will let you ask a few questions and get your answers you need)

I would also suggest looking into some sort of community center that communicates and caters to your native language and culture--they may be able to help you find the services you need (though your english seems to be pretty good) but it will help in making sure you really understand what your options are.

I am so sorry this is happening. I hope you have had time to make some friends that you can lean on.

Best of luck

Angel

ps--this is all just my opinion and not to be taken has hard facts

Thank you so much for your promt reply. And though my stepdad is supporting me by documents, my mother is a very controling person and she is pushing him on her side, so he is not even able to express his opinion without her brainwashing.

But everything else that you have advised is very helpful, thanks. And I have a very good friend to lean on, so it's not that awful like if I was all by myself in a different country.

And thank you so much again for the suport and advise. I will try to do my best to get out of the situation...

[Opel 0]

I have a very unusual and awful situation and I would be really thankfull if anybody would help me out with this problem. I came with my mother on a k2 visa. She has married her husband and we are staying here 7,5 months and have not yet gotten the green card. The real problem is that my mother want's to send me back to our country, because to be honest with you, she is a real dictator and I can hardly tolerate her tourtures. So she decided to get rid of me. But I am 20 and I strongly want to finish my education here and build a strong career. I have all the documents exept for the green card, so I am not sure if there is any way to stay here, though I obviously want to. And unfortunately there is no way to make up with her, because our relationships have been like that for 8 years. I don't want to share all the grief about this, but I just kindly ask your advise if there is any legal way to stay in the U.S.? Please help.........................

Hi Opel, hmm there's probably a lot to your story we don't know yet. I bet your mother loves you because she brought you here 7.5 months ago, and seeing as you are above 18, she probably didn't have to.

Here are your options as I see them, on initial thought:

If you are in college, or looking to get into one, check with the counselors of Community colleges or Universities near you, who knows maybe you are eligible for a scholarship, or they may help you get a Student Visa. You might have to work part time but maybe better than going home to Russia right?

Maybe your mother is just upset with your antics, at the moment? Maybe its about time that you finally talk to your mother, about what you really want and these goals like finishing up your education to get a strong career. Also maybe that you will go by her rules for a while until you finish your education.

Well I gotta go but I hope but wish you a lot of luck getting this all settled with your mother and all! :-)

Thank you for taking your time to think about my situation.

At first my thought was that with the college it would be impossible, since we have already tried before to get me into college, but one of them that I needed to go to( there is along story about it too, I have to go to college to take some basic courses, and then to the uiversity) requires a green card. But the university that I was going to continue my education at might offer a student visa, and I don't mind working, so that is a good advise.

There is one thing about my mother, you can't talk with her, because she just doesn't listen. And she knows about all my goals and plans. You have no idea how this person acts with her rules. And I am a live human being, so now I just got the point where I can't take it no more. I've tried this a thousand of times, and I am tired of being a rug for wiping her feet at...I prayed to God that maybe we will make up, but it seems that it's gotten so far, there is no way for that.

But I appreciate your help. And you have really encouraged me.

[Opel 0]

I understand that this is a very complicated situation but if anybody can help anyhow, please do so. Mabe someone knows about a good lawyer that might be able to help me with my options. Any advise will do.

[*julez* 124]

Here in Buffalo, NY we have an International Institute that offers free legal help to immigrants. You should look in your area for something similar.

The International Institute is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency affiliated with Immigration and Refugee Services of America (IRSA), which unites 36 similar Institutes across the country. The International Institute is a United Way Agency.

I'm not sure if there is onje in your area, but htere may be a similar agency that could help you. Good luck!

[msu17 0]

You might also try the University's international office. If they dont have one, try a larger University in your state. At Michigan State, we had an office specifically for international students and they were fairly knowledgable about different visas. They may not know anything about the K2, but they might know of an organization or indivdual that does. Its worth an e-mail or call at the least! Another place to look may be church groups or the like. Ie Russian Orthodox. You may find other individuals who have immigrated and may help with lawyers in your area.

[Augustajim 0]

This is incredibly stupid but..... Could she just not get married to a USC?

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

Thank you for taking your time to think about my situation.

At first my thought was that with the college it would be impossible, since we have already tried before to get me into college, but one of them that I needed to go to( there is along story about it too, I have to go to college to take some basic courses, and then to the uiversity) requires a green card. But the university that I was going to continue my education at might offer a student visa, and I don't mind working, so that is a good advise.

There is one thing about my mother, you can't talk with her, because she just doesn't listen. And she knows about all my goals and plans. You have no idea how this person acts with her rules. And I am a live human being, so now I just got the point where I can't take it no more. I've tried this a thousand of times, and I am tired of being a rug for wiping her feet at...I prayed to God that maybe we will make up, but it seems that it's gotten so far, there is no way for that.

But I appreciate your help. And you have really encouraged me.

I'm sorry to hear this is such a tough situation! Do you know for sure your mother is planning to send you to Russia? Its still kind of hard for me to believe she would do that. Somehow maybe you can at least find a way to delay this till you get a green card. I mean you are here, what a shame it would be if you had to go off without one. I mean they would have to go through more Government beauracracy just to bring you back for a visit!

Like others have suggested maybe some counselers at school or some college or public government offices where you live may be able to give you some advice or point you to someone that can be of help.

Well good luck to you and do let us know how things work out.

[Opel 0]

Thank you for taking your time to think about my situation.

At first my thought was that with the college it would be impossible, since we have already tried before to get me into college, but one of them that I needed to go to( there is along story about it too, I have to go to college to take some basic courses, and then to the uiversity) requires a green card. But the university that I was going to continue my education at might offer a student visa, and I don't mind working, so that is a good advise.

There is one thing about my mother, you can't talk with her, because she just doesn't listen. And she knows about all my goals and plans. You have no idea how this person acts with her rules. And I am a live human being, so now I just got the point where I can't take it no more. I've tried this a thousand of times, and I am tired of being a rug for wiping her feet at...I prayed to God that maybe we will make up, but it seems that it's gotten so far, there is no way for that.

But I appreciate your help. And you have really encouraged me.

I'm sorry to hear this is such a tough situation! Do you know for sure your mother is planning to send you to Russia? Its still kind of hard for me to believe she would do that. Somehow maybe you can at least find a way to delay this till you get a green card. I mean you are here, what a shame it would be if you had to go off without one. I mean they would have to go through more Government beauracracy just to bring you back for a visit!

Like others have suggested maybe some counselers at school or some college or public government offices where you live may be able to give you some advice or point you to someone that can be of help.

Well good luck to you and do let us know how things work out.

I couldn't answer for some time because they cut off my internet connection. And as I figured out it was not all about me going back to Russia. And if I kept quite as usual I probably could avoid it, but as a person who has been supressed all these years and pushed and controled, I just could not tolerate being in the same house with her. I decided that the best thing was to move out and avoid all the horror at least for now. But I have no car and I still had some doubts about it, untill I wanted to open a checking acount and a P.O. box, and when I looked for my documents(passport with visa, ssn, work authorization) it was gone. And when my friend called me and said that it was illegal, he wanted to get me out of there immediatly. So now I'm sitting at his house and writting from his computer. I will be staying in the hotel for the night. And then look for a place for rent. I have also found an immigration lawyer with a free consultation and they seemed like they could give some advise on my situation. Because I want to stay legally, but there is no way I can stay in their house anymore. So I don't know what is really going to happen nxt, but I feel so much more relieved and happy, that I don't have to go back to a place that is like hell.

thank you all for your advise and support. It has really brought me up and made me start doing stuff to avoid this situation and move on. we are going to try to get my documents back because now I know that it's illegal.