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10 regarding honest ways to stay in the US (3, 4 way - marriage, study)

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The “Forum” dealt with the most popular ways of becoming an American or obtaining a residence permit in the United States.

A list of all ten ways see here. The first two ways see there. This time - marriage and study.

3. Marry an American / marry an American

To suit: all

How long to get: 6 months - 2 of the year

Difficulty level: average

How much is: from $ 1500 to $ 10000

It is important to know:
- you need a good lawyer;
- a lot of paperwork;
— since 2013, marriage is considered not only a union between a man and a woman, but also between same-sex spouses, the procedure is the same. Such marriages give the right to fully enjoy immigration benefits, but not in all states;
— the future husband/wife must earn at least $20 a year. If your income is less, you need to look for a guarantor.

Cases:
Stages of the procedure for a foreign bride or groom:

· I-129F petition

· Interview in the US consulate

· K-1 visa (bride / groom)

· body check

· SSN social number

· marriage

· Temporary green card

· Green card

· Citizenship

I-129F petition for K-1 visa (bride / groom) must be filed personally by a US citizen through the official website Department US internal security. There are no quantitative quotas for this document, in contrast to the same work visas, which are issued on a limited basis. The period for consideration of the petition is four months.

New York immigration lawyer Yuras Zyankovich points out that there are two other scenarios: if the marriage was concluded in advance, then the husband/wife of a US citizen may qualify for a K-3 visa (spouse visa). He/she will receive a green card after arriving in the USA. All interviews are conducted at the consulate, and after arrival, the green card is sent by mail. According to him, “if the marriage took place in the United States, then a green card can be obtained without leaving the country and without applying for a visa.”

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Yuras Zinkovich. Photo: from the personal archive.

After approval petitions need to go on job interview to the US consulate in the homeland of the bride or groom. A K-1 visa allows a foreigner to enter the US legally and enter into a marriage within 90 days. At this time also allowed to work. After marriage, you must send to the immigration service in the same USCIS department Green Card Issue. The next step will be interview with an immigration officer. Suspicion can cause: different addresses of residence, the desire to marry too quickly after dating, a big age difference. If the officers suspect deception, they will have to undergo separate interviews in different rooms, answering detailed questions about every trivial matter. A lawyer may be present during the interview.

“The questions are varied, from food preferences to sexual preferences, although in the presence of a lawyer they never ask about sex,” E shares his experienceLizaveta Samorukov, an immigration lawyer from Florida. According to her, the questions are not difficult for those who live in a real marriage. The interview turns out to be difficult for those who decide to deceive the state, namely, enter into a fictitious marriage. According to USCIS statistics, about 75% of marriages with foreigners are fictitious. “A fraudulent marriage is a federal crime and can be punishable by five years in prison, a $250 fine, or both,” warns Ziankovic.

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Elizaveta Samorukov. Photo: from the personal archive

Initially, a green card is issued for two years. “According to statistics, this is exactly what is needed to test a relationship. If the test of time has been passed, the green card is issued for ten years and then you can apply for citizenship,” says Samorukova.

Three months before expiration “Two year green card” need to apply to “Ten year green card”it does not automatically happen. A lot of people are punctured on this: after receiving a two-year green card, they stop collecting documents confirming marriage (for example, general accounts, photos, certificates from neighbors). Then it is time to file a petition for a permanent green card, and they quickly begin to collect something. A certain percentage of people do not pass this stage. In this case, you have to undergo a second interview in the immigration service. Failure means that the green card will be taken away.

According to Samorukova, marriage is the fastest and cheapest way to get a green card with a claim for citizenship. In addition, it serves as a kind of indulgence. “A person may be illegal in the country for a very long time. And marriage is the only way to immigrate, which forgives an illegal stay in the United States for an unlimited amount of time, ”the lawyer said.

The history of a traditional love marriage is described above. We do not give examples here - there are many of them. Another thing is a fictitious marriage or when the partners are same-sex. "Forum" does not indicate the last names and first names of the heroes for reasons of their safety.

Cases:
A fictitious marriage is very popular among compatriots as a way to get a green card, but it is often expensive and dangerous, and sometimes can also result in blackmail, physical injury and mental disorders. On average, a foreigner pays a fictitious spouse $10 for marriage. In New York, the rates are higher - $000 - 35. Fictitious spouses become solely for the sake of money. It is worth understanding that the above amounts are small for America, so usually people with low incomes, problems with drugs or alcohol, who are ready to break the law, checks and paperwork for several years for the sake of money, go for the deal. 000-year-old Irina, a doctor from St. Petersburg, experienced all of the above “delights” of a fictitious marriage. Friends have found a husband candidate. Before arriving in America, the “young” were connected via Skype, where they discussed all the details every day. Irina also paid for her future husband’s visit to Russia, where they took photographs together and even met relatives. “We were well prepared, so before the wedding everything went almost perfectly, but immediately after, I went to hell,” recalls Irina. According to the woman, blackmail, sexual violence and constant scandals have become part of her daily life. The new American husband threatened to put Irina in prison if she complained about him. The fictitious marriage lasted four years, costing Irina tens of thousands of dollars in compensation and nervous breakdowns. The divorce dragged on for another two years.

4. Go to study.

To suit: all

How long to get: 1 to 3 months

Difficulty level: just

How much is: from free if received a grant to $ 60 000 per year

It is important to know:
- you have to really learn;
- A visa gives the right to stay in the country, but not a green card or citizenship;
- there are significant limitations in the ability to work, the most realistic - to arrange an internship, which is low (or in any way) is not paid;

It is impossible to get a green card for studying, but for many it is a great way to legally stay temporarily in the US for up to 8 years, make contacts and try to “figure it out”.
English language schools are considered the most accessible and easy way to get a student visa. Not all schools can issue such visas - authorization is required for the US Immigration and Naturalization Service. In New York, “Forum” found two such schools that can change a tourist visa for a student visa.

At school Alcc The author was asked to fill out Form L-20, required to obtain an F-1 student visa, determine his level of English proficiency, and pay for his studies. You can start at the elementary level, but to maintain your visa status you will have to attend classes regularly and study at least 18 hours a week, otherwise your status will be revoked. At ALCC, a month costs about $600. For those applying from abroad - $890. The price depends on the level and selected schedule. This type of visa allows you to work part-time, but not more than twenty hours a week and only on the campus of the educational institution - off-campus work is prohibited. In some rare and exceptional cases it is possible to apply for a work permit, but this is less than 1% of all cases.

At another school, Bell Language School's, we were warned that you can change the type of visa to a student no later than a month before the end of your stay on a tourist visa.
The F-1 visa is issued to study at accredited colleges and universities, private high schools, and to study English at accredited schools. The M-1 visa requires vocational training in the United States. Details are available on the Education USA website. Study visas are canceled if studies are interrupted, but there is a grace period during which, if another school is found, the immigration service turns a blind eye to the violation. Usually this is 60 days, five months is the practical maximum.

Cases:
Oliver Wyman partner and bestselling business author Adrian Slyvotsky advises all compatriots to try their luck at work and study in the United States. According to him, specialists in the field of IT, engineering and chemistry are most in demand now. According to the expert, to achieve the realization of the American dream you need to “change your lifestyle and spend on your development (reading, communication and development of professional skills) for 20 hours more.”

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Adrian Slyvotsky. Photo: teleportus.ua

Historian Irina Vushko did just that, but it took years. She came to the United States to attend graduate school at prestigious Yale University and received a scholarship from the government. Irina recalls that she had no particular problems with the paperwork. “The standard procedure is to collect documents for for this visa, interview and relocation. Studying in the USA is much more difficult than completing the paperwork,” Vushko jokes. However, after completing her studies, the girl had to leave the United States (her student visa was valid only for the duration of her studies). She tried to look for work for another four years, entering as a tourist.

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Irina Vushko. Photo: from the personal archive

Three years ago, Irina finally got her way and received an offer to teach at the New York Hunter College. Now this prestigious university has already issued Irina citizenship.

After graduating from college or university (but not a language school), you can apply for OPT. In this case, a work permit is issued for up to one year to consolidate the knowledge gained in practice. Many graduates use this opportunity to appeal to the employer and convince him to sponsor them for a work visa or a green card for the work category.

Read the following materials in other ways:

1. Win the lottery

2. Ask for political asylum

5. To get a job

6. Invest or open joint business

7. Reunite with family

8. Go to serve in the us army

9. Become a witness in a high-profile case

10. Stay illegal and wait for amnesty

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