Does buying a house in US make me a resident?

Question

Ive been living in Texas for last 4 years as an F1 student. If I buy a house in Texas and pay for it upfront can i get a residency?

Answer 1

NO -- permanent residency has nothing to do with being a homeowner.



To get permanent residency, you have to go through the long process in any of these ways:

- an employer sponsors you for permanent residency (via H1B or EAD Employment Authorization Document

- you are petitioned as an immigrant by a relative

- you have a US citizen fiancee who petitions you

But buying a house has nothing to do with it

Answer 2

No

Answer 3

Absolutely not.   It has no effect at all on your residency or even obtaining a visa to visit your property.

Answer 4

No you have to apply for residency for info go to

http://www.usaresidency.net/

Answer 5

No.  You must return to your own country upon completion or termination of studies, wait at least 2 years, then apply for immigration.  You will need a sponsor for your immigration application: a US citizen who is an immediate blood relative (parent, sibling or adult child).