<p>If I came into the US as an international student on a F-1 Visa, it would be impossible for me to obtain a green card at this time. Am I correct? I would have to have an immediate family sponsor me, an employer sponsor me or marry a US citizen right? </p>
<p>My question is, if I wanted to live in the United States, what would I have to do to go there as an international student and chance asap? Some facts that <em>might</em> prove relevant.</p>
<p>-I am going into a science major possibly going onto medical school (if I make it).
-When I live in the United States, I will be a missionary also (I'm part of a missionary organization at this point in time. My parents were also missionaries in Canada).</p>
<p>You are correct, you will not get a Green Card unless you have a relative or spouse sponsor you. Pretty much forget employers–you would need to have someone truly exceptional fr one to try, and even then it’s literally a lottery.</p>
<p>Marriage is by far the fastest route, it can take many years for another type of relative to bring you in. </p>
<p>Also note, it’s incredibly hard for non Americans to get into US med schools.</p>
<p>Have your organization investigate whether this would work for you. Please note that the R visa has time limits for years working in the US at one stretch.</p>
<p>I will be a missionary during my undergraduate years. As in I will be participating in mission trips, and conferences and the like. Does that mean that I can obtain an R visa right now if the organization and I qualify for all the requirements? or no.</p>
<p>I’ve no idea. Your organization’s legal staff would need to look into it. Perhaps it is a workable option for after you complete your education.</p>