> Hello All,
> This is my first post, and I hope some of you will be of help to me as
> I am currently lost in the bewildering labyrinth that is US
> immigration law.
>
> Firstly, let me give you a brief outline of my situation.
>
> I am a UK citizen and became a US Resident Alien (LPR) through the
> Lottery in March 1992, aged 10. I lived in the US until August 1997,
> when my parents moved me back against my decision. As I was only a
> minor, aged 14, I had no choice and so had to return with them. I
> kept relations with several friends in the US (both adult and of
> similar age) and now I also have a long-term US partner. I am due to
> finish my education in July, at which point I will be independent of
> my parents and I wish to return to the US as soon as possible to
> renew my links there. The only trouble is my LPR status will have
> been seen to be relinquished as I have remained outside of the US for
> over a year.
>
> Furthermore, my green card is a youth one (i.e. no thumb print) and
> expired in 2002.
>
> It is from my understanding that I have to apply for an SB-1 visa. I
> can't find specific information on how to obtain the form from the US
> Embassy London Website, although I'm pretty sure the form is DS-117.
>
> Would someone please tell me if they think I have a decent case and if
> so how I would go about filing. I've considered getting a lawyer, but
> the initial consultation fee for the ones I've found so far has been
> £300. I'd like some initial advice before I bite the bullet.
>
> Thank you very much,
> Matt
Just also wanted to say that marriage to my partner is not on the cards
for at least 2-3 years because we are still poor students!
Matt
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