text: I'm sorry to say but there is really not much of a chance, especially, not a easy one.\n\nGetting married remains the easiest, unfortunately same sex marriages are not recognized by the federal government.\n\nYou can try the Diversity Visa Lottery program, if you are lucky you can win a permanent residency.\n\nWork permits are generally granted to highly qualified professionals (minimum bachelor's degree) if you are one you have a chance.\n\nIf you are young you can try some work exchange program.\n\nOther then that you can stay in the US 6month per year as a tourist but you can't work.\n\nThis is exactly why there are so many illegals, it is very difficult to immigrate legally.