K1 K3 Visa ?

[StevenT 0]

When we get approved and my fiance and her daughter come to USA. Can her daughter start college or does she have to wait for green card?

[Pitaya 2,577]

When we get approved and my fiance and her daughter come to USA. Can her daughter start college or does she have to wait for green card?

Welcome to the forum.

Within a month of arrival, my stepson enrolled at the local state-sponsored community college. For residency, they wanted my proof of residency in the state and proof of him being my dependent. Surprisingly, many of the documents they requested were identical to many I had to provide for these immigration purposes. However, we did have to pay out-of-state non-resident tuition, which was roughly double the resident amount. Last month, after filing my 2012 Fed income tax return and providing that information (claiming him as a dependent) to the college's residency office and a copy of his 2-hr GC, we received an update and it was amended to resident status. That really helps the budget. For admission, we had to provide the college admissions office with certified and notarized high school transcripts, TOEFL test scores, birth certificate, and a copy of his valid passport with unexpired I-94.

Our plan is to have him attend the local community college for a couple of years, complete his basic studies, and then apply for transfer to a much larger state university. It has been good for him to be able to become acquainted with college culture, life in America, socialization, etc.

Check our timeline, my family received their GCs in November 2012, he started college this past fall quarter (September 2012).

I would suggest that you check the laws/regulations/requirements of your state's colleges for specific information.

It helps everyone that uses the forum.

Good luck.

Edited April 19, 2013 by A&B