ha bro i was like you a year ago i use to think that no way no how i could ever get legal....but 8 months later guess what....im getting my work permit and a valid social.....in sept...of this year....and bro i was brought here illegally when i was 3 how is that you say.....well before giving you like you are about to do i went a a search to find me a good lawyer and i did after 3 months and 5 lawyers i found me a great one 1 of a kind if you ask me...im happy cuz now next fall ill be able to apply for financial aid and i woke have to worry about payin for my tuition.....its a great feeling it really is.....well if you live in southern california send me a private message and ill give you the info.....and stay positive you know never know what 3 months from now will hold for you......