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Brtford   0

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I am a US citizen living & working in Thailand. I plan to be here for a long time, if not, then forever. But I have a son that will be entering his last year of High School in 2015. I am trying to find my best options for bringing my Thai girlfriend (or if need be, spouse) and her daughter to live for only about 1 year. After my son's graduation, we will come back to Thailand.

She has a valid B1/B2 visa & has been to the States once already. If that even make any difference. I'm not really looking to get her a green card or any type of citizenship because we won't stay there.

Just need best option for short term stay, wether we are single or married & the quickest way. Any advise on this subject is greatly appreciated.

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Although expensive, they could study at the same school after high school. She could get an F-1 visa

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For your circumstances, the B2 is really your best fit. This is the caveat, B2 visa holders are usually only granted 6 months of authorized stay by CBP. It's possible to extend that validity later on but there would have to have compelling reasons why such an extension should be granted. It's quite possible that you will have to endure some extended time apart from your girlfriend during that time.

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Both very informative. Thanks for this. I have read more into both options. I think that the B2 would fly for my girfriend for a while, but her daughter (age 14) could not attend a school on a B2. It's looking like it would have to be an F-1 for her. Aaaahh it's really difficult. I'll keep reading.

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Probably cheaper to go through the immigrant process.

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If you are going for an F-1 student visa, be prepared to shell out for tuition for an international student. For a public school, she will have to pay tuition around $10,000.

Immigration process as your wife and stepdaughter would be the cheapest way to go.

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