My girlfriend was brought to the US in the late eighties with her older sister and parents. Their visa(S) expired and they fell out of status. Since then she has been illegally living in the US as an undocumented immigrant. She is one semester shy off attaining her master's degree. She told me that she spoke to an immigration lawyer and that lawyer said there was absolutely nothing to do. What can I do to help her? How does she fall under an Adjustment of Status application? How would getting married affect any of this? I'm really worried and I think she is a little scared that I brought up some solutions to her. I could use some guidance or help on this one. Thank you very much... Also, how beneficial are those books that claim to give you all the instructions and forms on how to properly file for a green card? What is my/her next step?