In need of help, Im in a unique situation.

[Kristof]

Sounds like you don't have much to offer at all, aside from foul-mouthed insults towards the people whos country you are living in illegally. Believe me, those arrogant Americans are as sick of you as you are of them.

We dont know each other personally, so how would you know that I dont have much to offer? Yes, I have no "official" work experience, but that doesnt mean I am lazy and dont want to work. I do want to work, but I cant...and its not my fault.

That is what many people dont understand, my parents brought me here legally. Their choice, not mine. Then I turn 18...and I cant do anything. Im trying to get my life straight here.

The point that I was trying to make in my first post is that I actually need a drivers license, not just to show off a BMW M3. I live in Aliso Viejo, and people around here have more money than brains.

[yokototo]

Why do you need a Driving License for? You need to sort your immigration status! A license won't help you to get legal in US or Canada. Stop blaming your parents, you are an adult now and able to make your own decisions.

[Stumpedmom]

Maybe there is a possibility of a working holiday visa.  Not sure, I would recommend speaking to an immigration lawyer.  The fact that you were a minor when your parents brought you to the US, and that you were a minor when the visa expired, you may have a chance.  Not too sure about it, but it is worth looking into both options

[scylla]

Maybe there is a possibility of a working holiday visa.  Not sure, I would recommend speaking to an immigration lawyer.  The fact that you were a minor when your parents brought you to the US, and that you were a minor when the visa expired, you may have a chance.  Not too sure about it, but it is worth looking into both options

He would need to be a US citizen to qualify to apply from the US. And I don't believe Hungary is included in Canada's working holiday program. So I believe this route is closed (please someone correct me if I'm wrong).

[toby]

You are stuck in a difficult situation.  If you are truly without status through no fault of your won, can you not appeal to the US authorities to GET status?  There are so many amnesty programs I hear about to pardon aliens who deliberately immigrated to the US illegally  that I'm guessing your case would be looked at favourably.

Why not explore that option in the US while completing your studies there? Once you had US status and a completed degree, you'd be in a much better place to apply for Canadian residency (if that were still your wish in a few years).

[Stumpedmom]

He would need to be a US citizen to qualify to apply from the US. And I don't believe Hungary is included in Canada's working holiday program. So I believe this route is closed (please someone correct me if I'm wrong).

My bad...wasn't sure about the agreement...haven't studied that portion yet on my own...

[scylla]

Why not explore that option in the US while completing your studies there? Once you had US status and a completed degree, you'd be in a much better place to apply for Canadian residency (if that were still your wish in a few years).

Because of his overstay, his only real option for naturalizing (i.e. legalizing his status in the US) is through marriage to a US citizen spouse. So unfortunately the choices are pretty limited.

[Kristof]

You are stuck in a difficult situation.  If you are truly without status through no fault of your won, can you not appeal to the US authorities to GET status?  There are so many amnesty programs I hear about to pardon aliens who deliberately immigrated to the US illegally  that I'm guessing your case would be looked at favourably.

Why not explore that option in the US while completing your studies there? Once you had US status and a completed degree, you'd be in a much better place to apply for Canadian residency (if that were still your wish in a few years).

Sounds like a good idea.

I have never thought of this because that is the reason why people introduced the Dream Act in the U.S. To give children who were taken to the U.S. legally or illegally the life that they have come to know. The life of living in the U.S.

I barely remember the country where I came from.

If it really was easy as appealing to the authorities, then millions of people should have done it by now. Despite the facts, I like the idea, I am going to research a little bit more into this. Last time my mother and I spoke to an immigration lawyer they told us there is nothing they can do.

[NeedleArtist]

You're young, and the biggest thing you've got going for you right now is time.  The most important thing that you should be aimeing for at this point is legal status, and as I understand the situation to be now, that probably means going back to Hungary at least on a temporarty basis.  If immigration to Canada (or possibly even to the U.S. in a legal manner) is indeed your goal, then it's imperitive you initiate that from a completely legit standpoint.  I understand that you have'nt been back to Hungary in many years and that you really don't want to do it, but its probabably your best shot at this point.  Why not out the education yoiu've been geting to use?  I don't know what field of study you've been pursuing, but a good knowledge of the English language certasinly won't hurt your position as a job applicant in your home country.

If it makes it easier for you, think of a return to Hungary as a temporary but necessary steppig stone to better things later on.  It might not be ideal, but you'll be LEGAL, and I reallyt don';t thinks its posssible to overstress the importance of that single factor alone. 

You can either continue trying to pursue options (pipe-dreams in your current suituatiuon) that have in infintesimally small chance of actually suceeding, or you can do the grown-up thing: take stock of your predicament, plan for the FUTURE (as opposed to the NOW/instant gratification), and start the ball rolling on a course that has decent chance of paying off for you over time.

Best of luck to you.   

[vektro1]

Hey, I know what it feels like. I was brought here (to the U.S.) at a young age and overstayed my visa (to no fault of my own, I was a minor). Now I'm going through a rough patch - no drivers license, no right to work, no financial aid for school, can't join the army, etc. I'm 21 right now, and I'm doubting the DREAM act will pass anytime soon.

A good bet would be to fall in love (or ask a close friend) and get married. But then again, as mentioned by someone, you have a Hungarian citizenship which allows you to freely travel about the EU.

Best of luck.