My girlfriend is a citizen of Taiwan, how can she immigrate to the US without marrying me?
She already came to the US on a 5 month student visa, but she doesn't want to be a full time student anymore, because she already has her degree. We looked into a B2 visa but that only would allow her to stay 6 months, and she couldn't work. I have heard the easiest way for her to get citizenship is if she married me, but we are both in our 20s I don't want to get married yet.
Immigration - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
she might be able to get a business visa, to do business in america
2 :
Depending on exactly what degree she has, an H1B (foreign worker) might be a good option. However, she might need to wait until next year's quota opens up in April.
3 :
Simple why don't you just go to Taiwan to be with her. That way you will find out if she is using you or if she really likes you.
4 :
It's a long shot, but she's eligible for the annual DV Lottery. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=963e6c854523d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=54519c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1318.html
5 :
Marriage does NOT equal automatic citizenship. Marriage could lead to permanent legal residency, but citizenship you have to earn on your own.
6 :
There are only two ways for your girlfriend to immigrate to the US, via family-based petition or employment-based petition. If you have no intention of marrying her, then her only option is through employment. If she has at least a bachelor degree, then she may seek US company to petition H-1B visa for her. If she can't find a job, then her only choice is keep on going to school and keep her student status.
Read more other entries :
