My girlfriend from Cuba visited me about six months ago. We had a really great time together. Her visit here made me realize how much I want her to stay with me in my country. I've been trying to convince her but she seems doubtful of the idea. Her argument is that she's not sure if the life in my country is fit for her. My point is that this could be a practice when she finally stays here when we get married. Am I wrong for assuming such thing?

We started our relationship about two years ago after meeting on A Foreign Affair. We didn’t have that “instant connection” like what others say they had but I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a spark.

About three months or so of casual talking I opened up to her about my growing feelings, and we eventually got together. Should I wait another year before asking her to stay with me for good?

Lately I’ve been missing her so much, and it got me thinking, why not ask her to stay with me for good? Maybe we can work on her papers or something. Do I have to marry her before she can stay her for good?

Does she need to work when she stays here? I have a decent salary that can support as both comfortably. I need advice on how to ask her to stay and also with the laws we would need to follow, thanks so much for any advice you guys give me.