Can I attend college classes in the US on a B2 visa, no SSN?
Well, if you want to stay in the US with your partner for more than a few months, getting an F1 would probably work better for you than a B2, assuming you actually intend to go to class and get your certification or whatever. So, why don’t you want to get an F1? Why do you think a B2 works better for you? Edit: The tourist visa can be used over a 10 year period, but it doesn’t allow you to remain in the US for 10 years. If you try that, you’re going to have all sorts of problems. Normally, you can stay in the US for 6 months on a tourist visa. You can ask for an extension through USCIS, but you need to apply well in advance before your authorized stay expires. If they grant you an extension, you’re not likely to get another one without a serious reason. Plus, you can’t do six months here, leave the US and come back a week or two later. Do that more than once and US immigration will cancel your visa and send you back home. Authorized stays on student visas are normally for duration of s