Originally Posted by trac3rt

Congratulations! So, here are the first things to know:

- If you have one entry without inspection (EWI), if you've had DACA since before you turned 18.5 years, you have not had accrued Unlawful status.

- If you do have more than 6 months or 1 year of unlawful status, and have never left the contry, you can request a waiver (I-601A). This what my people call "El Perdon". See Official I-601A Thread: http://dreamact.info/forum/showthread.php?t=78973

The process, at high level, goes something like this:

1) Submit the I-130 & I-130A (8-10 months)
2) Receive NVC case number (4-8 weeks)
3) If unlawful presence, submit I-601A Waiver (9-12 months)
4) Go to visa interview in your home country. I hope it is not Mexico, the wait time to get a interview there is like 9-11 months.

Useful links:
https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...-petition.html