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    Default Friend's Mother Came Here with a Bride Visa and Never Got Married

    Hello, I have a friend, she came here with her mother some years ago on bridal visa, her mother never married the guy she intended to, and they have been here illegaly ever since. Is there any way for my friend to recieve a legal status here?

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    Default Re: Friend's Mother Came Here with a Bride Visa and Never Got Married

    How old was she when she arrived, and how long has she been here?

    If she is not yet 18, she can return to her country of origin without penalty, and apply for a visa for tourism or study.

    If she is over 18, depending on how long she's been here, she's facing a 3 to 10 year ban for overstaying. The only way she MIGHT obtain legal status is to get married, and it needs to be the Real Thing.

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    Default Re: Friend's Mother Came Here with a Bride Visa and Never Got Married

    She was under 18 when she came here, but now she is well over 18

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    Default Re: Friend's Mother Came Here with a Bride Visa and Never Got Married

    Depending on how far over 18 she is, she's looking at a 3 to 10 year ban. She needs to speak with an immigration attorney.

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