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I'm looking for an H-1B Visa and it is mentioned that immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) can get a H-4 Visa.
I've been living with my girlfriend for 3 years but we don't want to get married yet, do you think she can still get this H-4 Visa ? Is the French PACS considered as married ?
If not, do you have any ideas on how to deal with this ?
I actually wasn't able to find the information direcly from USCIS but University of Washington gives a clarification on the subject:
Domestic partners are not eligible for H-4 status but may apply for B-2 visas.
In addition there is an FAQ from the State department referred to by Law and Border FAQ that states
Q: I am in a civil union or domestic partnership; will this be treated the same as a marriage?
A: At this time, only a relationship legally considered to be a marriage in the jurisdiction where it took place establishes eligibility as a spouse for immigration purposes.
So you can look at @littleadv answer about the B2 Visa.
No, she can't. "Spouse" means married "second half". She may be able to get a cohabitating partner variation of B2 tourist visa (that will allow her staying up to a year at a time in the US when she comes with you).
