Hi,
My parents and I came to the United States in 2007, have filed for political asylum since and
are still awaiting a decision 5 years later. I've attended high school for 4 years in the United States and am currently enrolled in a
four year university.
1. Is there any way for my entire family to move away from the asylum route altogether and apply for permanent residency a different way?
2. If NO to question 1, then is there any way for just ME to break away from the case considering I was under the age of 18 when asylum was filed?
3. This corresponds to question 2, is a possible route to permanent residency through the fact that by 2015 I will have attended a U.S. educational institution for 8 years? Will that help me at all?
4. If, not then what are my options are this point, except to wait for asylum decision?
Your response is greatly appreciated!!

