I was brought illegally into the United States at the age of 3. I have lived in the U.S. my entire life, have been an upstanding citizen and am a college grad currently enrolled in graduate school. I always considered applying for myself while I was a minor but I was always scared (or had fear placed in me to do so).
I recently got married. My husband is a naturalized U.S. citizen. We have spoken to two lawyers one of which told us that our only resort was to begin the process of a consular adjustment (meaning leaving the United States). Another researched what, if any, forms my parents may have included me in in the past when they were trying to attain permanent residence. Unfortunately, nothing was found in their documents that included my name. So now my situation has been placed at a stand still. The only other recourse is to proceed with the consular process however dangerous it may be.
Do I have any other options seeing as I am a college grad was brought into this country as a child? If I had to adjust outside of the United States could I argue for a pardon on behalf of the heart ache it would cause my husband and the knowledge that I can bring to this country?
Thanks, I appreciate your response in advance.
The name of my state is Texas.

