Okay, so I met my girlfriend while I was in Europe. She lives there now, and we ultimately want to live in the U.S. where I live. Problem is the only way she can become a citizen is if I marry her. I know you can come here via education or work, but what if she doesn't qualify for this? Is there another way she can become a citizen, because this 1k+ tickets for trips is getting expensive, and the most she can stay here for is 3 months. Anyone know any info that will help out our situation? Thanks =)
2006-07-18 09:48:22 · 4 answers · asked by Josh 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
gett married...
2006-07-18 09:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by snowraider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your girlfriend cannot just apply for US citizenship. I can't imagine where other anwserers get the idea that this is possible. And she can't become a citizen if you marry her. First she is an immigrant, then a permanent resident (green card) then years later can apply for citizenship.
Here are all the US immigrant visa categories:
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html
2006-07-18 21:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could work for the embassy of her native country in the US. but that's probably a long shot... if she works for a company that is multinational then there are options there... otherwise, ai'm guessin marriage is the simplist solution.
2006-07-18 17:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by cherodman4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, just apply for citizenship. have her hit up the US Embassy in her country to get the ball rolling.
2006-07-18 16:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by J.J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋