Family are living in the US on L1/L2 visa but I don't qualify. Any options?

Asked 4 months ago - Kirkland, WA

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I am a British citizen. My father is living and working in America on an L1 visa, my mother and 13 year old brother are also here on an L2. As I am over 21, I do not qualify for the L2 visa. However I am financially dependent on my parents and I also do not have a home in England (I have been teaching/travelling for the past 2 years and thus working short-term contracts). Aside from the obvious choices of studying in the US or becoming employed by a company that will support a visa, are there any other options?
My father is in the process of applying for his Green Card and I know when that's been successful he can petition, but this could be quite a long time away.

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  1. Contributor Level 15

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    Answered January 28, 2013 18:08. It would be prudent to consult an immigration attorney to extensively review your facts.

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    Answered January 28, 2013 18:37. You should re-post this question on the Immigration forum.

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    Answered January 28, 2013 21:47. A lot of possibilities, and difficulties. It will be worthwhile for you to have your own immigration lawyer to help you strategize. Be serious.

    This is general advice, and does not constitute an attorney client relationship.
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    Answered January 28, 2013 17:58. None are apparent based on the little you have posted.

    You should retain an experienced immigration lawyer, whether myself or one of my colleagues, to review all the facts, advise you, and handle the case.

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    Answered January 28, 2013 21:14. There are many things you need to consider - I would speak to an immigration attorney

    Samuel Ouya Maina, Esq. 415.391.6612 s.ouya@mainalaw.com Law Offices of S. Ouya Maina, PC 332 Pine Street,... more

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