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There is no visa category by which one may sponsor someone for immigration benefits as a boyfriend or girlfriend. If you are a U.S. citizen and you and he become married, then you could sponsor him in an adjustment of status application process in the Immediate Relative visa category, by which he could become a Lawful Permanent Resident (get a "Green Card"), and in that status he would be able to travel abroad to visit his family and then return to the U.S. This is true notwithstanding that he originally entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection, but then overstayed his visa.

You will need legal help in all likelihood. You can adjust your status here if you marry but your affidavit of support will not be sufficient so you will need a co-sponsor.

Can a robbery victim apply for U visa? In general yes. However, there are some requirements a victim must meet. The most important one is the a victim must provide information for the police investigation and later prosecution. Your friend should ask the police if they are willing to provide support letter(required by law for U visa). If the case is with the DA's office, he should contact the DA. Our experience is that is the crime is relatively minor, the police may not want to sponsor a U visa. In addition, the applicant has to show serious impact or injury either physically or emotionally from the crime. Again, consulting with an experienced immigration lawyer is a good start.