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I am a US citizen and I want to petition my mother for Permanent residency using the I-130 form. She is currently in the USA illegally. Does she have to go back to her home country while I petition for her? Will she be deported if she stays here? I would like information about what to do with my case. Is there a fine that I have to pay because she has been here illegally since 1989?
ANSWER
As far as I know, if she entered USA legally, you should be able to get her green card. But I always advise people in this situation to get a local lawyer.