I've been trying to find out how exactly to become an American citizen. (not for me, i already am one hehe)
Say the person is from Canada, would it be easier since they are from there?
Can they move here, then aquire a visa and green card? Or is that illegal?
What steps need to be taken?
Websites say different things. Someone please clear it up for me.
Yeah dude like I said that crap is pretty confusing.
I figured someone here must have common knowledge of this and could explain it in a simple way.
You said "websites say different things", not confusing.
This is the group that actually controls this. No one else. If someone is saying something different than what this site says, I would venture to say they are wrong.
Oops. Well confusing is basically what I meant.
Sigh. Nobody is gunna reply now. THANKS ALOOT!
Anyways. Yeah I read a lot of that before but, again, there has to be a short simple explaination.
And I might add, .pdf's seriously screw my cpu up for some reason. I don't know why cause other programs run fine.
Well, let's see...
First they have to apply for permanent residence status.
Permanant residence page...http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/index.htm
From the page you can see there are several categories.
Why does your friend/acquaintance want to move here?
His girlfriend lives in the states and they been dating for 2 years now. They want to live together in the states.
Well, just being boyfriend/girlfriend won't do it, I don't think. Fiance/fiancee, another matter.
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fiance.htm
Does he have a job lined up in the US?
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/ImmStatEmp.htm
They do plan to wed. But they are 18, and 20.
Will our country even marry them? How is that even possible? Is it any different for them than normal citizens? I never knew you could be legally "engaged." Of course I don't know much about marraige at all except for to say I do and get your liscense.
No he doesnt have a job lined up. He comes from a rich family, and has plenty of $$$ to last him probably 2 years at most.
i edited btw
You're in Arkansas?
I and she is, yes. He is living in Canada.
Where in Arkansas?
Would you rather speak on AIM or MSN Messanger? It would be easier.
North Little Rock.
Arkansas has rules on marriage?
Can't. At work, not available.
I was just checking.
My advice would be to contact the District Sub-Office/Application Service Center in Ft. Smith. They should be able to tell you/your friend everything you need to know.
There's also a nationwide 1-800 number (not vouching for its usefulness)...
1 (800) 375-5283
That's what I am trying to avoid. I am know very very little about the subject and didnt want to speak to an annoyed person on the phone while I play 20 questions.
Blah.
Is that number free of charge or do you know?
1-800 numbers are free.
Oh. Thanks.
"Hunny this number isnt to ask questions please call someone local"
OOOOOkay. No help there.
Well, I did say I wasn't vouching for its usefulness...
Although the site says this about that number..."Call customer service toll free at 1 (800) 375-5283 for information and help on matters concerning immigration services and benefits." Sounds like the place to ask questions to me...
Sounds to me like you're stuck with trying the Ft. Smith office. Sorry...
Yeah.
I feel bad for her. She's crying now, seeing how difficult this is. How can they get married if he isnt even freaking allowed to stay in the country. He has a passport but does that mean he can stay for some sort of time period?
They made these laws really difficult. I see why but, they are just in love, they can't help it.
I don't understand why he can't just come here, and they get married. Why do they have to go through so many do ents JUST to get married? I know people try to do this just to get citizenship but, he doesnt want that. THEY JUST want to be together somehow.
I feel so bad.
I'm sorry...
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