Student from Canada- US Partner

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33 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I don't believe the OP stated they expected to fund an entire year of university from a summer job.

 

9 hours ago, canadiangirl145 said:

Hi there! So even if we are married, I will still be able to start my bachelors program, no issues? I have full intention on returning to Canada after my first year in order to live and save for my second year of my program. No intent to AOS for quite some time. 

Thank you! So even if we are married, I’ll still be able to start my bachelor’s program? I have no intent to adjust and stay. I plan to return home

to Canada after my first year to work to save for my second year. 

 

4 hours ago, canadiangirl145 said:

That's totally fair, I could see how it could be tedious. My partner just wants to get married sooner, than later even if means we do not start the visa process until later down the road (a few years, lol). I have spoken to the university who stated my I-20 is only valid for 1 year at a time (2 school terms), and I just have to be able to provide proof of financial status to support my first year funding and associated costs and it would not be an issue to leave. 

 

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7 hours ago, aaron2020 said:

If you were to marry and adjust status, you would qualify for in-state tuition, be eligible to work, and be eligible for financial aid.

But the OP is not currently inside the US.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,328]

Hello,

 

You do not need to immigrate just because you marry a USC.  You can if you want to, but it is not something that is required.

 

CBP may ask more questions and scrutinize you more, but you should be fine as long as you maintain strong ties to home.  It would make border crossings easier if you remain unmarried.  

 

CR1 requires you to live in the US as your main residence, but from your post it sounds like you do not want to do that until perhaps 4 or 5 years from now.

 

I suggest waiting for a bit, maybe until after the first year of school, before getting married.  But I understand that is a personal choice and I or any others here really don't have a say.  Do what is best for the two of you.

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12 hours ago, aaron2020 said:

Have you considered the following?

 

As an F-1 international student, you would need to pay out-of-state tuition which is 3 to 5 times regular in-state tuition.

If you were to marry and adjust status, you would qualify for in-state tuition, be eligible to work, and be eligible for financial aid.

If money for your second year is a concern, then paying lower tuition, being able to work legally, and being able to get free money for school would be the upside of marrying and adjusting status for a green card. 

It's international tuition, not even just out of state.  Not cheap.  

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13 hours ago, aaron2020 said:

Have you considered the following?

 

As an F-1 international student, you would need to pay out-of-state tuition which is 3 to 5 times regular in-state tuition.

If you were to marry and adjust status, you would qualify for in-state tuition, be eligible to work, and be eligible for financial aid.

If money for your second year is a concern, then paying lower tuition, being able to work legally, and being able to get free money for school would be the upside of marrying and adjusting status for a green card. 

Truthfully, I hadn’t considered this but you are correct international student tuition is $$$$! This seems like a way better option. I didn’t even consider the fact that I would qualify for in-state tuition as I thought you had to be a citizen for a certain # of years in the USA to qualify for that?

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30 minutes ago, canadiangirl145 said:

Truthfully, I hadn’t considered this but you are correct international student tuition is $$$$! This seems like a way better option. I didn’t even consider the fact that I would qualify for in-state tuition as I thought you had to be a citizen for a certain # of years in the USA to qualify for that?

You could qualify for in-state tuition based on your spouse's residency.  Check with the school.  Being  a citizen has nothing to do with residency.  Qualifying for in-state tuition has nothing to do with being a citizen.  In-state tuition has to deal with your residency and possibly your spouse's residency.  

 

As a green card holder, you could qualify for college financial aid which includes grants that you do not have to pay back.  

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On 11/17/2021 at 2:52 PM, aaron2020 said:

You could qualify for in-state tuition based on your spouse's residency.  Check with the school.  Being  a citizen has nothing to do with residency.  Qualifying for in-state tuition has nothing to do with being a citizen.  In-state tuition has to deal with your residency and possibly your spouse's residency.  

 

As a green card holder, you could qualify for college financial aid which includes grants that you do not have to pay back.  

Would this be done by adjusting a b2 status? Or if I do not go that route, would I just contact the school and ask them if I would be eligible for in-state tuition based on my spouse's residency?