Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

I've read somwhere in this website that those who are going through the legalization process through family petition can't benefit from the Dream Act, is that true? My parents just got their permanent residency so I can pursue that option through 245i while being in the US but I am worried that I might be shutting myself out of the Dream Act option. It is especially worrisome because I am above 21 and it will take many years for me to get legalized through family petition.

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

Well, the DREAM Act hasn't passed yet, and you will learn what its final destination (trash can or the President's desk) is within a few weeks. So, I would not worry about it or think about it. If the DREAM Act passes, then you can consult with a lawyer.

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

Well, the problem is my parents are badgering me to file for family petition immediately. That's why I'd like to know about it as soon as possible.

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

Well... check the text of the House version of the DREAM Act that was passed last week. You might learn more about it if you want.

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

What you have heard is not true.

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

Are you going to keep posting the same thing in every topic or are you actually going to contribute to the discussion?

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

so you can't wait for 2 weeks after you have done so for almost your entire life?

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

Why don't you apply through your parents? Is this based on a F-4 petition? Why didn't you apply with them when they applied? You might have hurt your chances of being approved...

Edit: I see you'd have to wait many years so I'm assuming it wasn't a F-4 petition. Why don't you wait until something happens with DREAM and then apply through your parents?

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

why don't you grow a pair and tell your parents to friggin wait?

Re: Family Petition and the Dream Act
 

This wouldnt make sense at all - in all the immigration petitions that is currently available, you can apply for more than one benefits concurrently and see which one gets approved first...