Hello,

I am a German citizen (male, 48 years, single) and would love to spend 8 to 10 month every year in the USA.
(At least for the next 5 to 10 years because of my hobby).
I don't need a work visa, since I can live off my investments in Germany (interests, dividends, etc).
Healthwise I am covered through my German health insurance.

I guess I could do it with a B1/B2 visa, but would prefer to avoid that hassle every time, plus there is never a guarantee that I could extend it after 6 month - I think.
On the other hand I could try to become a 'lawful permanent resident'. But first of all there is no guarantee I would succeed either and secondly, some features, like a work permit, I don't need.

So I wonder if there is something else that would help in my case?

Many thanks for any help, Philippe

P.S. I have browsed through the information in LawInfo's Free Legal Resource Center. Not that much yet, but so far I could not find anything relating to my situation.
Also, currently I am in Florida on a VWP and have one more week to go, if going to any office would help.

I certainly would speak with an attorney regarding this as immigration can be a complicated area.

Thanks for your reply, but could you please tell me if there are laws that cater (hope that is the right word) for something like this? Or are a Green Card and/or permanent residency the only options that exist?

Thanks again, Philippe

I really do not know. You can check out the USCIS site, there may be answers there.