Here's the story - Armenian brought here at age 17 by his mother, apparently on a student visa (for him I think) . This was a few years ago. I think the visa ran out.
His mother's intention was to be here permanently. She has no status and has not applied for any as far as I know. Apparently has no grounds for it.
She left her husband in Armenia, but my understanding is, she was not fleeing abuse, or persecution. She wants to divorce him
The son has no asylum claims, nor any other characteristics that would give him traction under immigration law to apply for a green card, as far as I know.
Would the fact that he was brought here as a minor open any possibilities for him to stay legally?