Ann Morrison wrote in message news:<34$263177$1769798$1099102096@britishexpats.com>...
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> I have been in USA since early '96. I'm a UK national. Since then I have
> worked with several companies, after gaining H1-B. Well, my second round
> of H1-B expired 2 years ago. So I am quite illegal, even though I
> actually have a very good job [it is interesting how many companies fail
> to check up on status].
> I still pay taxes, etc. and really would just like to stay here
> permanently.
> Is there any way I could directly apply for citizenship? Without first
> being a resident alien?
No.
> Unfortunately there are no marriage prospects on the horizon, although I
> have considered a marriage of convenience.
The USA doesn't like giving citizenship to people with your
contempt for its laws. |