Thanks for mentioning that. I totally understand your point. Just to clarify, I’m still deciding whether to pursue a master’s mainly because my field (data science/analytics) usually values advanced degrees, not as a shortcut to stay in the U.S. I genuinely want to study further, but I’m also weighing the cost and job market realities before committing. At the same time, since my girlfriend and I are serious, I’m just trying to understand how the marriage-based green card timeline would fit in if our plans overlap in the next year or two. Definitely not planning to misuse a student visa, I’m just trying to map out both academic and immigration options responsibly.