Don't pay your debt, assume they won't put two and two together. For a while. But don't bother coming back to the U.S., because depending on the nature of the debt, you could find some nasty paperwork or charges laid while you're away.

If I were that one who you're planning to marry, I'd personally be happier to have you arrive debt free and poor rather than in debt and planning to spend more money you don't have.

Enough said.

SRS