If someone came to the US illegally is there a way for him to become legal?

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His only recourse due to the stricter immigration laws is to try the compassionate route. It used to be fairly simple to receive asylum under the reasoning that your life would be jeopardized by being deported back to your native country. Then one could apply for citizenship. Illegal aliens are fair game, since 9/11. Detention and deportation are at the highest levels they have ever been since WWII. You really need to contact an immigration attorney and find out what your options/chances are.

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This information is not correct. You can apply for a green card even if you entered the country illegally. It even states that on the US Government Immigration Website. people enter the US illegally frequently and apply for political asylum.

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They can also be gain residency by being sponsored by a relative who is a US citizen or green card holder.

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THE SECOND ANSWER IS CORRECT EVEN ILLEGALS CAN GET AGREEN CARD,BUT SPEAKING FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (I AM CURRENTLY SPONSORING MY WIFES DAUGHTER)IMMIGRATION AGENTS ARE NOT VERY FOND OF LAWYERS.AND HAVING ONE DOES NOT MOVE YOUR CASE ALONG ANY FASTER.BUT IT COSTS A SMALL FORTUNE,YOUR BEST BET,GO TO THE HOMELAND WEBSITE AND DOWNLOAD THE PROPER FORMS.AND IF YOU NEED HELP RETAIN A LAWYER TO FILL OUT THE PAPERWORK ONLY.THEY WILL DO THAT AVERAGE COST 500. GOOD LUCK

>>>>> YES!!! Apply for Asylum or marry a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Or try to apply for amnesty(which by the way is extremely hard to get since 911, but why not, if it is your last option).

Asylum is only granted for certain countries and you must prove the case either way. Asylum should only be genuinely claimed. Asylum cases are usually handled more agressively and quickly, if the case fails then it will prejudice any future entry-your passport will be stamped and your data saved in USCIS files.

It is very difficult for an illegal alien to get US Permament Residence. The best thing to do is to leave the US and re-enter the country legally with the correct papers. This makes it easier if you wish to marry a US citizen and gain Permament Residence.

Basically, any illegal entrant who applies for adjustment rings alarm bells at USCIS and makes it very difficult to pass through. The only cases where USCIS have accepted adjustment is for minors. Each case is different.

Also lawyers are not permitted to enter any case status meeting-it is taken under oath. You are allowed to have an interpreter but they cannot advise you. Usually USCIS will have someone in the interview to verify translation only is taking place without your prior knowledge, but the interview is only in English or sign language.