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Marrying an American is probably the quickest and easiest way. You're not allowed to work on a K1 Visa, but once you're married your spouse can apply for a gree

by astura 4y ago

Marrying an American is probably the quickest and easiest way. You're not allowed to work on a K1 Visa, but once you're married your spouse can apply for a green card for you and right now there isn't much wait for green cards for America spouses - friend of mine's wife got hers in about five months after they got married.

tehlike 4y ago
This is true, but you need to really make sure your intent is to really marry, and not marry for greencard purposes which is fraud.
- astura 4y ago
  Certainly, yes! I am sorry if I didn't make that clear. Not only should you actually be in love/want to marry to avoid fraud but also for your own well-being. The United States has an adult population of 258.3 million, so it's likely you'd find someone to fall in love with if you're really looking. I have some experience here, I have a double digit amount of family members who came to the US to marry into my family, including my brother-in-law. With one exception they are all very happy marriages, the longest lasting 3 decades. There were some who were definitely were looking to marry Americans to immigrate, but the relationship is still real.
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  - tehlike 4y ago
    Americans are a great bunch. Contrary to popular (outsider) view, I think american family bond is very strong.
mettamage 4y ago
I’ll humor this idea. What city is the best to find someone who is/has: Open to new experiences and concepts (museums, art, dancing, music) <— literally the “openness to experience” on the big 5 High cognitive ability Into meditation, yoga and exercise? Somewhat into gaming and anime? (Optional) Somewhat of a programmer or (game) designer/related (optional)
- reducesuffering 4y ago
  I'm going to assume you're M looking for F? Generally, any big East Coast city. NYC, Atlanta, Washington DC, Chicago, and Boston would be top of mind.
  - mettamage 4y ago
    Right assumption, thanks :)
- Firmwarrior 4y ago
  Make friends with some Americans online, like in an online game or roleplaying forum or whatever. Visit the USA on a vacation and have them introduce you to their sisters/friends/whoever It's really hard to get that marriage green card though, you're looking at many months of paperwork on top of building a successful relationship and committing your life to someone. I think it'd be a lot easier to get a job at a big company in the US and come over on an H1B, or build a SaaS business wherever you live now

by astura 4y ago

tehlike 4y ago

This is true, but you need to really make sure your intent is to really marry, and not marry for greencard purposes which is fraud.

astura 4y ago
Certainly, yes! I am sorry if I didn't make that clear. Not only should you actually be in love/want to marry to avoid fraud but also for your own well-being. The United States has an adult population of 258.3 million, so it's likely you'd find someone to fall in love with if you're really looking. I have some experience here, I have a double digit amount of family members who came to the US to marry into my family, including my brother-in-law. With one exception they are all very happy marriages, the longest lasting 3 decades. There were some who were definitely were looking to marry Americans to immigrate, but the relationship is still real.
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- tehlike 4y ago
  Americans are a great bunch. Contrary to popular (outsider) view, I think american family bond is very strong.

mettamage 4y ago

I’ll humor this idea. What city is the best to find someone who is/has: Open to new experiences and concepts (museums, art, dancing, music) <— literally the “openness to experience” on the big 5 High cognitive ability Into meditation, yoga and exercise? Somewhat into gaming and anime? (Optional) Somewhat of a programmer or (game) designer/related (optional)

reducesuffering 4y ago
I'm going to assume you're M looking for F? Generally, any big East Coast city. NYC, Atlanta, Washington DC, Chicago, and Boston would be top of mind.
- mettamage 4y ago
  Right assumption, thanks :)
Firmwarrior 4y ago
Make friends with some Americans online, like in an online game or roleplaying forum or whatever. Visit the USA on a vacation and have them introduce you to their sisters/friends/whoever It's really hard to get that marriage green card though, you're looking at many months of paperwork on top of building a successful relationship and committing your life to someone. I think it'd be a lot easier to get a job at a big company in the US and come over on an H1B, or build a SaaS business wherever you live now