Your options depend on your current visa status, your family situation, and whether an employer is willing to sponsor you. It’s best to speak with an immigration attorney before making any moves.

Adjustment of status is only possible if you qualify under specific categories, like family sponsorship or employment.

Since you entered on a visitor visa, you can’t just decide to stay without changing your legal status, overstaying could harm your future chances. If you have a U.S. citizen spouse or parent, family-based adjustment might be an option.

Employment visas usually require specialized skills and employer sponsorship, which can be tough to secure in South Dakota but not impossible. Asylum could be an option only if you fear persecution in Mexico for reasons like politics, religion, or belonging to a particular social group.