You are going to have a VERY tough time just getting her in the country.
The K-1 Visa is only good for a short period of time. The tourist visa is only good for a couple months, I believe. Being from South America will make it tougher, from my understanding, since she actually has to have a visa to enter the country, and they aren't guaranteed. A guy I knew in college was from Columbia and he did everything he could to stay in the country, because once your visa expires it’s incredibly difficult to get back.
Sorry to say it, but I don’t think that having her live with you is a viable option. From my point of view, it looks pretty black and white: marriage or solo. Ultimately it's your call.
The K-1 Visa is only good for a short period of time. The tourist visa is only good for a couple months, I believe. Being from South America will make it tougher, from my understanding, since she actually has to have a visa to enter the country, and they aren't guaranteed. A guy I knew in college was from Columbia and he did everything he could to stay in the country, because once your visa expires it’s incredibly difficult to get back.
Sorry to say it, but I don’t think that having her live with you is a viable option. From my point of view, it looks pretty black and white: marriage or solo. Ultimately it's your call.