How can international students get U.S. citizenship?
If a student has amassed four years of holding a valid H1B visa, then he/she can apply for a permanent residence, commonly referred to as a green card. An applicant has to go through various stages: approval of application, a labor permit and then finally approval of green card for a permanent U.S. citizenship.
How can international students get green card in USA?
There are seven ways you can get a green card as an F1 student:
- Receive Employer Sponsorship.
- Marry a US Citizen.
- Seek Asylum.
- Win the Green Card Lottery.
- Receive Sponsorship by a Relative Who Owns a Business.
- Participate in Military Service.
- Receive Parent or Child Sponsorship.
Do I need a Green Card to study in America?
Requirements to study in America Entry requirements depend on the university, but in general, the following conditions must be met for most US universities: High school diploma or its equivalent. Visa for the USA (F- or J-visa depending on stay) or a Green Card.
How can I settle in USA after study?
Here are the Chudnovsky Law 7 best paths for staying in the USA after graduation:
- F1 visa work: Optional practical training (OPT)
- Continue education.
- Start or invest in a business.
- Non-immigrant work visas.
- Immigrant work visas.
- Marry a US citizen: F1 to green card.
- F1 visa green card lottery.
Can I bring my boyfriend to the US as an immigrant?
As we mentioned previously there isn’t a unmarried partner visa for the USA. You would have to apply for the fiance visa instead. Otherwise your boyfriend or girlfriend should find out a different route to enter the United States as an immigrant. The length of the process will vary according to each situation.
Can a US citizen sponsor a boyfriend or girlfriend?
In short, you cannot sponsor a boyfriend or girlfriend. At the moment there isn’t a unmarried partner visa available. Your partner should be your legal spouse or your fiancé. As a general rule you will have to complete a I-130 Form (Petition for Alien Relative).
Can a foreign partner apply for a fiance visa in USA?
The foreign partner applying for the fiancé visa must marry their U.S. citizen partner within 90 days of entering the United States, or they will be forced to leave the country. After marrying in the United States, you will file Form I-485, which will require biometrics and possibly an interview.
What is the fastest way to become a US citizen?
Short answer: By getting married to their US citizen or green card holder girlfriends while they are in school. And then, 3 years later, applying for naturalization and passing the citizenship test/interview. This is the fastes way. If you are thinking anything faster, you are going to be disappointed.