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[white_shadow]

Anyone here ever ask a companion to go back home (country) with them?

I feel like asking someone to come back with me. It's not really a good idea since she knows almost no english, and I haven't even finshed college yet. But were prefect for each other, and she'll have a comfortable home and network of family and friends (since I'm Korean and live in the O.C. that is Southern California)

I don't even know about the laws regarding this. Would she receive her green card if we were to marry? (U.S.)

[funplanet]

2 ways to handle it.....get a K-1 Fiancee visa (you will have 90 days to get married once in the US) or get married here and she will get an immigrant visa which will be turned into the green card once you get there...

If you take her to the states (Korean, is she?) then for God's sake do not mention she is your girlfriend or that you may get married when you process immigration....she may be put on the next plane back

if you go and then decide to get married my best advice is to get an immigration lawyer's advice....she may be able to stay, may have to leave (to apply) or whatnot...

been there, done that

p.s. I assume you are a US citizen

[PolyChronic Time Girl]

Just a warning that the visa process (K1, K3 or immigrant visa) will take months so plan ahead. My husband, who also doesn't speak English, is unfortunately gonna be stuck behind for a few months while I petition for his K3 visa in the U.S and it's my fault because I wasn't familiar with the process beforehand. I'm not a lawyer, but I suggest waiting to get married in the U.S (if that's your intentions) as the process will be a little faster (4-5 months), rather than applying for an immigrant visa which can take up to a year, maybe more. I think I made a mistake getting married in Korea...should have waited and got his fiance visa first.
If you want a tourist visa, it's even harder. My husband was rejected from a tourist visa a couple years ago because he didn't have "very strong economic ties to Korea." If you want the tourist visa, maybe your girl can throw about 30 million won in her bank so it looks like she's rich.

The U.S visa is daunting and ridiculously hard. I'm gonna hire an immigration lawyer when I get home so I do the process right for my husband's K3. Unfortunately, if you're from California (like I am) applying for a visa from there will take even longer as they are backed up with I-130 applications and since so many immigrants plan to move there. I'm gonna start this whole process in a couple weeks and I can PM you and let you know the ride I'm going on

Hey, I'm from O.C too.! I'm actually starting grad school back at Cal State Fullerton. Good luck with you and your girl.

Have you looked at the U.S embassy's site. Might be worth checking out on your visa options

http://www.asktheconsul.org