need advice on how to help a student

b_r_um
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:03:43 +0000

Ethical issues aside, the fastest way to get legal and qualify for financial aid is to marry a US citizen.

Student visa holders can get a social security number and limited work permits. However, applying for a student visa would be quite risky because it requires leaving the country. (And there’s a non-trivial chance that her visa application would be rejected if she cannot demonstrate foreign ties.)