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Posted 6 months ago
I’m on DACA and just married a U.S. citizen. I entered the country illegally as a child—can I still adjust status, or do I need to leave the country to apply?
Ana Cabrera
Answered 6 months ago
If you entered as a child and have DACA, you might be able to adjust your status without leaving the U.S. It’s best to talk with an immigration lawyer to see what options you have.
Priya Sharma
Answered 6 months ago
I think you can adjust status without leaving, but waivers might be needed if you have unlawful presence after age 18.
Gavin Ford
Answered 6 months ago
You'll likely need to leave the US and apply for a marriage-based green card at a US embassy or consulate in your country of origin, but you may face a re-entry bar of up to 10 years depending on when you applied for DACA, and could potentially avoid this with Form I-601A: Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver