Looking for info. and/or advice

[Tommib 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks very much.

[pushbrk 12,827]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

[Tommib 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

Thanks for your response but I would appreciate if anyone provided anymore insight or information. I'm new to this process and am unfamiliar with the legal process involved in marrying someone who is not a U.S. citizen.

Again, any more information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

[KimandRuss 0]

Well, if you're not 'ready' for marriage then you shouldn't marry. That's simple.

If you decide to marry her you simply do so and adjust status. See here for more info.

Since there was no intention to immigrate on her last entry with a valid you should be all set....provided there have never been any overstays or violations of immigration law.

Have a look at the guides and faq's here... all listed at the top of the boards.

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

Thanks for your response but I would appreciate if anyone provided anymore insight or information. I'm new to this process and am unfamiliar with the legal process involved in marrying someone who is not a U.S. citizen.

Again, any more information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

If you are unfamiliar with the marriage process the can I suggest using google? This is a self-help and do-it-yourself community. Members are happy to lend a hand and answer questions but "spoon feeding" is not a strong point.

Edited June 25, 2008 by fwaguy

[1HappyGuy 45]

Has your girlfriend inquired about getting an extension on her student visa? If she has additional educational needs that might be possible. As far as the debt is concerned, that's not an important aspect as yet, unless you plan to marry her. Then of course you will be taking on that responsibility. Basically, if she is here on a valid visa and does not have any violations regarding that visa, like overstays, then you have few choices. She can return home and deal with her debt personally, she can try to get an extension on the student visa and complete her education or you can marry her. If you are unsure about marriage, then don't do it. Many on here have been through bad marriages and most were pretty sure that was the right thing to do at the time.

If she returns home and you find that you can't live without her, then your short method is to apply for a K-1 visa (fiancee visa). If that happens, then you will find all of your answers on VJ. You might consider using InfoPass at your local USCIS office for your girlfriend to find out what options she has to her. Check the USCIS web site for that option.

[Tommib 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

Thanks for your response but I would appreciate if anyone provided anymore insight or information. I'm new to this process and am unfamiliar with the legal process involved in marrying someone who is not a U.S. citizen.

Again, any more information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

If you are unfamiliar with the marriage process the can I suggest using google? This is a self-help and do-it-yourself community. Members are happy to lend a hand and answer questions but "spoon feeding" is not a strong point.

Thanks, I'll give that a try. I know it's ultimately up to me to find a solution and relevant information.

[Tommib 0]

Has your girlfriend inquired about getting an extension on her student visa? If she has additional educational needs that might be possible. As far as the debt is concerned, that's not an important aspect as yet, unless you plan to marry her. Then of course you will be taking on that responsibility. Basically, if she is here on a valid visa and does not have any violations regarding that visa, like overstays, then you have few choices. She can return home and deal with her debt personally, she can try to get an extension on the student visa and complete her education or you can marry her. If you are unsure about marriage, then don't do it. Many on here have been through bad marriages and most were pretty sure that was the right thing to do at the time.

If she returns home and you find that you can't live without her, then your short method is to apply for a K-1 visa (fiancee visa). If that happens, then you will find all of your answers on VJ. You might consider using InfoPass at your local USCIS office for your girlfriend to find out what options she has to her. Check the USCIS web site for that option.

Thanks for the info. An extension on the student visa is a possibility one I may look into. Also, the InfoPass sounds helpful too. Appreciate your help.

[payxibka 10,045]

marriage laws are state specific so your answer to the process will depend on the state you choose to marry in, which may or may not be your state of residence.

[pushbrk 12,827]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

Thanks for your response but I would appreciate if anyone provided anymore insight or information. I'm new to this process and am unfamiliar with the legal process involved in marrying someone who is not a U.S. citizen.

Again, any more information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

If you are unfamiliar with the marriage process the can I suggest using google? This is a self-help and do-it-yourself community. Members are happy to lend a hand and answer questions but "spoon feeding" is not a strong point.

Thanks, I'll give that a try. I know it's ultimately up to me to find a solution and relevant information.

Right, you're asking questions in a fiance visa forum but you have a girlfriend, not a fiance. Until you are ready to decide about marriage, your issue is maintaining her student status or she goes home. If you decide to marry, this is the site for information on her immigration. I suggest you become as informed as possible as to the options before she leaves the USA, as doing so will complicate your further options.

[Tommib 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

Thanks for your response but I would appreciate if anyone provided anymore insight or information. I'm new to this process and am unfamiliar with the legal process involved in marrying someone who is not a U.S. citizen.

Again, any more information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

If you are unfamiliar with the marriage process the can I suggest using google? This is a self-help and do-it-yourself community. Members are happy to lend a hand and answer questions but "spoon feeding" is not a strong point.

Thanks, I'll give that a try. I know it's ultimately up to me to find a solution and relevant information.

Right, you're asking questions in a fiance visa forum but you have a girlfriend, not a fiance. Until you are ready to decide about marriage, your issue is maintaining her student status or she goes home. If you decide to marry, this is the site for information on her immigration. I suggest you become as informed as possible as to the options before she leaves the USA, as doing so will complicate your further options.

Yes, I realize it's a fiance forum but I wanted to get feedback from people who may have been in a similar predicament. I'm sorry if I bothered anyone posting outside the given parameters.

Regardless, deciding about marriage isn't simply the only issue here for me. I'm considering marriage because we love each other and I want her to stay in the U.S. It's a difficult time for me though as I am in graduate school and trying to save more money. These are issues outside the scope of this forum but thanks anyway for your suggestion.

[pushbrk 12,827]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

Thanks for your response but I would appreciate if anyone provided anymore insight or information. I'm new to this process and am unfamiliar with the legal process involved in marrying someone who is not a U.S. citizen.

Again, any more information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

If you are unfamiliar with the marriage process the can I suggest using google? This is a self-help and do-it-yourself community. Members are happy to lend a hand and answer questions but "spoon feeding" is not a strong point.

Thanks, I'll give that a try. I know it's ultimately up to me to find a solution and relevant information.

Right, you're asking questions in a fiance visa forum but you have a girlfriend, not a fiance. Until you are ready to decide about marriage, your issue is maintaining her student status or she goes home. If you decide to marry, this is the site for information on her immigration. I suggest you become as informed as possible as to the options before she leaves the USA, as doing so will complicate your further options.

Yes, I realize it's a fiance forum but I wanted to get feedback from people who may have been in a similar predicament. I'm sorry if I bothered anyone posting outside the given parameters.

Regardless, deciding about marriage isn't simply the only issue here for me. I'm considering marriage because we love each other and I want her to stay in the U.S. It's a difficult time for me though as I am in graduate school and trying to save more money. These are issues outside the scope of this forum but thanks anyway for your suggestion.

You misunderstand. I'm explaining, not complaining. The expertise here is in family based visas and status adjustment, which include relationship between US Citizens and their families or fiance(e). Until you make a family decision, you and your girlfriend must focus on other ways for her to legally remain in the USA. As such, you'll benefit more from seeking information about how a student visa holder extends their legal status in the US than from family immigration information.

The primary potential for benefit available to you from this forum, must wait until you have a family issue to deal with.

What I CAN tell you is that if she leaves the USA, that decision will complicate and limit your future potential family based options to those available to people who aren't here already.

Edited June 26, 2008 by pushbrk

[pushbrk 12,827]

See this thread.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=135421

[Tommib 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks

very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

Thanks for your response but I would appreciate if anyone provided anymore insight or information. I'm new to this process and am unfamiliar with the legal process involved in marrying someone who is not a U.S. citizen.

Again, any more information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

If you are unfamiliar with the marriage process the can I suggest using google? This is a self-help and do-it-yourself community. Members are happy to lend a hand and answer questions but "spoon feeding" is not a strong point.

Thanks, I'll give that a try. I know it's ultimately up to me to find a solution and relevant information.

Right, you're asking questions in a fiance visa forum but you have a girlfriend, not a fiance. Until you are ready to decide about marriage, your issue is maintaining her student status or she goes home. If you decide to marry, this is the site for information on her immigration. I suggest you become as informed as possible as to the options before she leaves the USA, as doing so will complicate your further options.

Yes, I realize it's a fiance forum but I wanted to get feedback from people who may have been in a similar predicament. I'm sorry if I bothered anyone posting outside the given parameters.

Regardless, deciding about marriage isn't simply the only issue here for me. I'm considering marriage because we love each other and I want her to stay in the U.S. It's a difficult time for me though as I am in graduate school and trying to save more money. These are issues outside the scope of this forum but thanks anyway for your suggestion.

You misunderstand. I'm explaining, not complaining. The expertise here is in family based visas and status adjustment, which include relationship between US Citizens and their families or fiance(e). Until you make a family decision, you and your girlfriend must focus on other ways for her to legally remain in the USA. As such, you'll benefit more from seeking information about how a student visa holder extends their legal status in the US than from family immigration information.

The primary potential for benefit available to you from this forum, must wait until you have a family issue to deal with.

What I CAN tell you is that if she leaves the USA, that decision will complicate and limit your future potential family based options to those available to people who aren't here already.

Hi, I completely understand what your saying and appreciate the thread you provided as well. I'm simply trying to learn what options there may be aside from extending the student visa or marriage and if there are none, so be it. I'm not considering marriage haphazardly or without serious consideration as it appears you feel that I am doing. I don't consider it lightly and nor will I.

I do have to say that people are sharing their experiences and knowledge in this forum, it's not simply for people who are sharing their expertise with exclusive members in a regulated forum.

[pushbrk 12,827]

Hi everyone,

I'm a U.S. citizen myself and I have been dating my girlfriend from Taiwan for almost a year now. She has been in the U.S. through a student visa and has finished a medical assistant program as part of her education. She does not have a bachelor's degree however which I believe is one requirement to apply for a work visa. Nevertheless, her student visa expires in a few months because she is out of school now and not taking classes. She wants to attend nursing school which she just needs to complete a few more courses to do so. One issue however is that she has accumulated much debt from educational expenses and would prefer not to take classes in the near future.

My question is if anyone has any idea of options we could pursue together besides marriage? I do love her want her to stay in the country but I don't think I'm quite ready for marriage yet. Also, if we do decide to pursue marriage and if it's one of the only options, are there any obvious difficulties we may encounter? I understand if more information may be needed to answer this.

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in the area but I'm just looking for any ideas or information from anyone knowledgeable or who has had similar experiences.

Thanks

very much.

The only options I see are to keep her student status or marry before she leaves the US.

Thanks for your response but I would appreciate if anyone provided anymore insight or information. I'm new to this process and am unfamiliar with the legal process involved in marrying someone who is not a U.S. citizen.

Again, any more information would be appreciated. Thanks again.

If you are unfamiliar with the marriage process the can I suggest using google? This is a self-help and do-it-yourself community. Members are happy to lend a hand and answer questions but "spoon feeding" is not a strong point.

Thanks, I'll give that a try. I know it's ultimately up to me to find a solution and relevant information.

Right, you're asking questions in a fiance visa forum but you have a girlfriend, not a fiance. Until you are ready to decide about marriage, your issue is maintaining her student status or she goes home. If you decide to marry, this is the site for information on her immigration. I suggest you become as informed as possible as to the options before she leaves the USA, as doing so will complicate your further options.

Yes, I realize it's a fiance forum but I wanted to get feedback from people who may have been in a similar predicament. I'm sorry if I bothered anyone posting outside the given parameters.

Regardless, deciding about marriage isn't simply the only issue here for me. I'm considering marriage because we love each other and I want her to stay in the U.S. It's a difficult time for me though as I am in graduate school and trying to save more money. These are issues outside the scope of this forum but thanks anyway for your suggestion.

You misunderstand. I'm explaining, not complaining. The expertise here is in family based visas and status adjustment, which include relationship between US Citizens and their families or fiance(e). Until you make a family decision, you and your girlfriend must focus on other ways for her to legally remain in the USA. As such, you'll benefit more from seeking information about how a student visa holder extends their legal status in the US than from family immigration information.

The primary potential for benefit available to you from this forum, must wait until you have a family issue to deal with.

What I CAN tell you is that if she leaves the USA, that decision will complicate and limit your future potential family based options to those available to people who aren't here already.

Hi, I completely understand what your saying and appreciate the thread you provided as well. I'm simply trying to learn what options there may be aside from extending the student visa or marriage and if there are none, so be it. I'm not considering marriage haphazardly or without serious consideration as it appears you feel that I am doing. I don't consider it lightly and nor will I.

I do have to say that people are sharing their experiences and knowledge in this forum, it's not simply for people who are sharing their expertise with exclusive members in a regulated forum.

I don't understand you last sentence but for the third time other than marriage the only options are to maintain/extend her student status or leave the USA. If she overstays and doesn't marry a USC, she'll be facing a ban from US entry.