Any information on a potential Visa?

[Tombat19 0]

My partner (unmarried, not engaged) is going to the US (from the UK) for just under a year as part of their University degree, all expenses paid by the University.

They get to take a +1 (me), also with most expenses paid for and we do not know much information about it currently. What information should we know or where can we look for it to prepare properly? I am not sure what category(s) it falls under for me.

For example, can I work over there? Can I stay for the same amount of time?

I appreciate any help you can provide.

[Crazy Cat 39,267]

 

"They get to take a +1 (me), also with most expenses paid for and we do not know much information about it currently."

 

Are you sure about this? Sounds like an F-1 for the student. How are you able to accompany if you are not married?  

@Boiler, can you clarify?

Edited January 21 by Crazy Cat

[OldUser 4,818]

18 minutes ago, Tombat19 said:

My partner (unmarried, not engaged) is going to the US (from the UK) for just under a year as part of their University degree, all expenses paid by the University.

They get to take a +1 (me), also with most expenses paid for and we do not know much information about it currently. What information should we know or where can we look for it to prepare properly? I am not sure what category(s) it falls under for me.

For example, can I work over there? Can I stay for the same amount of time?

I appreciate any help you can provide.

If your partner is coming on F1 visa, usually dependants (spouse and kids under 21) can get F2 visa.

 

Since you aren't married, I don't think you will qualify for it. 

 

Furthermore, F2 visa holders are not allowed to work, since F1 visa holder proves they can support themselves and dependants during studies.

[Crazy Cat 39,267]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

If your partner is coming on F1 visa, usually dependants (spouse and kids under 21) can get F2 visa.

 

Since you aren't married, I don't think you will qualify for it. 

 

Furthermore, F2 visa holders are not allowed to work, since F1 visa holder proves they can support themselves and dependants during studies.

Certainly sounds, to me, like an F-1 for the student.  Not sure where the OP got that other information.  I know of no situation or visa which fits what was posted.

Edited January 21 by Crazy Cat

[SalishSea 16,775]

34 minutes ago, Tombat19 said:

My partner (unmarried, not engaged) is going to the US (from the UK) for just under a year as part of their University degree, all expenses paid by the University.

They get to take a +1 (me), also with most expenses paid for and we do not know much information about it currently. What information should we know or where can we look for it to prepare properly? I am not sure what category(s) it falls under for me.

For example, can I work over there? Can I stay for the same amount of time?

I appreciate any help you can provide.

There is no 'partner visa' for students.  

[Redro 4,600]

49 minutes ago, Tombat19 said:

My partner (unmarried, not engaged) is going to the US (from the UK) for just under a year as part of their University degree, all expenses paid by the University.

They get to take a +1 (me), also with most expenses paid for and we do not know much information about it currently. What information should we know or where can we look for it to prepare properly? I am not sure what category(s) it falls under for me.

For example, can I work over there? Can I stay for the same amount of time?

I appreciate any help you can provide.

You should ask the people responsible for helping your partner/ paying for the one year study period.

Your partner should ask them:

What visa will I be studying with?

What paperwork do you require from my partner so they can join me?

How much is the stipend I will receive while living in the US?

Can my partner work if they live in the US?

 

Not sure what degree they are obtaining... is it undergraduate or graduate?

Your partner could be going over on an F1 or J1.

You have not given us enough information to accurately advise you. 

Edited January 21 by Redro

[Boiler 43,446]

Maybe a J?

 

They do not get to take partners.

[Tombat19 0]

Thank you all for your contributions, my partner is adamant that I will be able to go, however, we are going to clarify everything tomorrow with one of her lecturers. I will update this topic when I can provide more information.

[Boiler 43,446]

1 minute ago, Tombat19 said:

Thank you all for your contributions, my partner is adamant that I will be able to go, however, we are going to clarify everything tomorrow with one of her lecturers. I will update this topic when I can provide more information.

Your Partner does not control US Immigration Law

[Crazy Cat 39,267]

7 minutes ago, Tombat19 said:

I will update this topic when I can provide more information.

Please do, because I think there has been some serious miscommunication between your partner and the University.  There is no visa which fits what you have posted.

Edited January 21 by Crazy Cat

[Boiler 43,446]

In the UK Partner and Spouse seem to be used interchangeably, not sure why.

[SalishSea 16,775]

24 minutes ago, Tombat19 said:

Thank you all for your contributions, my partner is adamant that I will be able to go, however, we are going to clarify everything tomorrow with one of her lecturers. I will update this topic when I can provide more information.

Certainly seems like a communication mishap.   Perhaps they mistakenly thought you were married?  
 

There is no visa that allows for anyone (even U.S. citizens- except for K-1 fiancé visas) to bring over unmarried partners.  

[Pinkrlion 2,607]

7 hours ago, Tombat19 said:

Thank you all for your contributions, my partner is adamant that I will be able to go, however, we are going to clarify everything tomorrow with one of her lecturers. I will update this topic when I can provide more information.

US Immigration does not accept Parters as an immediate family member. 

[Crazy Cat 39,267]

It's mid afternoon in the UK.  Any updates???

[Crazy Cat 39,267]

On 1/21/2024 at 12:12 PM, Tombat19 said:

I will update this topic when I can provide more information.

Any clarification???