Two assumptions : A) Not going to college -> you are illegal. AND B) You are in your early 20s. What I've seen more than once is - people tend to "marry" American females, who, usually, are straight out of the nightmares. They (people) suffer the indignity for few years and generally tend to walk-off for the liberty that they bought by selling their soul. You can tread this path, handing over your red rose to some cash-strapped or desperately-in-need-of-attention females. But wait, there is another way! If I was you, I would work my ass off for a year or two and try to save as much as possible. I would get all the transcripts and head to another America, i.e., Canada, Australia, Europe and so on to continue my studies. Those places, in many ways are as good, if not better. The good thing about it is you already have enough money to last for a while in that country, and you do not need your parents to sponsor you again. Saves the guilt factor! Don't forget, you are still young, and world STILL can be yours. All you need is clear goal, proper planning, determination and action. Go get em' tiger. IndisGuise:) P.S: Can someone call Dr. Phill or shall I take over. Aachh ;) hehe