Is there any law that could help me to get my immigration status fixed?

I am student. I’ve been here for over 10 years and I would like to know if I can become a citizen or resident, I been illegal for this 10 years. Is there any law that could help me to get my immigration status fixed?
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Answered By: Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
There are lots of laws but without doing an individual assessment of your situation it is impossible to advise you. I suggest setting up a paid consultation with an immigration attorney who can review all of the relevant facts and ask you lots of questions to determine what if any relief may be available to you.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/6/2011

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Answered By: Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC
Not at this time. You must contact the people who advocate for Dream Act and get active yourself. Ask your family/friends to send letters/emails to law makers and the president and request that Dream Act is a necessity.

Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 11/2/2011

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Answered By: The Law Offices of Kristy Qiu
As of now being a student with 10+ years in the US isn't a ground that you can use to adjust your status, unless you hold a PH.D in any hardcore science or engineering, then you can apply and you will have 99% chance of getting approved. Otherwise no.

Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 11/2/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal
I would need additional information about your entry into the United States, family ties to the country, criminal history, etc. to fully address your question. However, based upon the information you have provided so far, there is no law that would allow you to seek lawful permanent resident, which is the first step to citizenship.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/2/2011

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Answered By: Fong & Associates
No, there are no laws to give you any immigration relief that directly apply to your situation. Do not be confused by "cancellation of removal for non-lawful permanent residents." This is a ground of relief in deportation cases.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/1/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C.
The answer is that if you entered illegally and there was never any filing with immigration you are probably barred from adjusting status without leaving the U.S. If you leave you get a 10 year bar from returning.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/1/2011

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