I guess it's basically impossible for me to become legalized in the states; there is just absolutely no way. My father never petitioned even for himself before 2001 -- he waited until 2003. What a shame... I've been living in America since I can remember (since I was 2) and it's the only place I've ever called home... yet I'm an outcast. I feel pretty hopeless, and I'm certain CIR isn't going to happen any time soon (I'm just being rational)