US Visa/Citizenship - Howto + Advice please?

I have a girlfriend who lives in the US. I'm Canadian and would like to get a Visa or apply for American citizenship eventually... possibly with the next year if that's feasible. Attending college or university down therein the next one or two years will most likely happen as well. (Student visa?)

I really have no clue on how to even go about doing this. I've looked at the American website for immigration, but it just seems like a massive jumble of information with no actual instruction.

Is there anyone here who has done this or could offer some insight?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Pangalin

Is there anything in America for you OTHER than some goofy broad? Seriously, this is a ridiculous time to be jonesing to be an American, unless you're into the whole bread/circus/flashing lights deal.

The possibility of schooling. I've been wanting to get out and get a real education from a decent university, if that counts.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Sassafrass

So why did you bother mentioning the girlfriend who lives in the US?

PS - have fun. The paperwork you need to go through is totally lol

Because they are both good reasons to move... (we're talking in the future... not like TOMORROW) Also, don't they look at that kind of stuff when reviewing a visa application? The possibility of marriage, work and education seem to be the biggest concerns from what I've read.

Despite "lol gurlfrend" and etc., I'm actually quite serious about this. If there's anything that could help increase my chances of getting accepted, I'd be down with doing that. (And no, I'm not getting married just for a green card. )

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.