I have never heard of such a thing, and I don't believe that is true. Though I do know that there is some kind of requirement like that for a green card.
I have never heard of such a thing, and I don't believe that is true. Though I do know that there is some kind of requirement like that for a green card.
maybe its because I am in a different place in my life right now, than alot of people here, but I would do it. I have been married, for ten years, and we are now apart. I am enjoying my time on my own, and I am not interested in having a boyfriend, or starting something serious again, so doing that would not cramp my style at all. I am more interested in going back to school, getting my LPN, and moving on with my life, without needing a man in it to take care of me anymore. I would just look at it as helping someone get a chance at a better life.
FFM: I think its great that you feel that way, more power to you. I wish you all the best when you get married, and I hope it is everything you want it to be, whenever it happens for you.
FFM: I think its great that you feel that way, more power to you. I wish you all the best when you get married, and I hope it is everything you want it to be, whenever it happens for you.
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
why would i want a SO to live in another country?
huh? you would marry them so they could live here with you...
Yeah of course. Marriage is only sacred if you want it to be. For the rest of the world it's a legal status.
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No. I could not, in good conscience, marry someone who I did not love. And, if I loved someone who wasn't a US citizen and married them, it would not be so that they could stay in the USA. It would be because I love them and want to spend the rest of my life with them.
Marriage isn't about love, it's about a woman latching onto your balls so she can later divorce you because she's become an old bitter witch and take you for all you're worth.
Interestingly enough, I had this same question posed to me around a week ago (also jokingly). I'm 17, this lady silvia is probably 35, so it wouldn't happen, but I thought about it. If i knew the person (I hardly know silvia although her situation sucks and I feel for her), I would have no objection to doing it. Infact, I have a feeling it'd be hard to find any better reason to marry someone. If they were willing to do as much of the legwork as possible, pay all the fees, and set whatever applicable divorce costs aside before hand I'd be all for it.
Originally posted by: Yeeny
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
why would i want a SO to live in another country?
huh? you would marry them so they could live here with you...
but this thread is suggesting they should live in the USA which is another country
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: Yeeny
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
why would i want a SO to live in another country?
huh? you would marry them so they could live here with you...
but this thread is suggesting they should live in the USA which is another country
lol, oh, gotcha! sorry, I tend to forget that people from all over the world post here. Ok, so would you do it, to help someone move to your country?
"She had no clue what she was talking about. I believe, in 1998, a law was passed stating that if someone received citizenship through marriage to a naturalized citizen of the US, they had to remain married in order to remain a citizen otherwise they would be returned to their country of origin."
I think you're mistaken. I have never heard of that before.
First off, you don't receive citizenship by marriage. You obtain Green Card (to be renewed every ten years). Then when you obtain Green Card, five years later you can apply for naturalisation (citizenship) without needing the help of your [former] significant other. You do have the benefit of applying three years later if you're married to a US citizen. You're on your own once you get the Green Card (i.e., you don't need to be married to be a citizen). There are exceptions though, where your Green Card could be voided and you could be deported. One circumstance would be if you committed felony. The other would be if your spouse reports you and can prove that it was an invalid marriage. You also have to remember to keep the card valid by visiting the country (USA) at least once a year or so (my memory is a little shaky here).
Secondly, the only law I remember and know was passed (during Bill Clinton's presidency) was the immigration reform. It obliged people to return to their countries of origin for ten years whilst and before their permanent residency was processed if they had stayed in the USA illegally for more than one year since Aprill 1997 (see Immigration Reform Act of 1996). Then those that stayed illegally for more than six months had to stay out of the USA for a minimum of three years. (See an article on this subject here: IRA). But of course we know the INS is a joke. They hardly ever put these laws into effect. I haven't noted any difference since the reform act was passed.
I think you're mistaken. I have never heard of that before.
First off, you don't receive citizenship by marriage. You obtain Green Card (to be renewed every ten years). Then when you obtain Green Card, five years later you can apply for naturalisation (citizenship) without needing the help of your [former] significant other. You do have the benefit of applying three years later if you're married to a US citizen. You're on your own once you get the Green Card (i.e., you don't need to be married to be a citizen). There are exceptions though, where your Green Card could be voided and you could be deported. One circumstance would be if you committed felony. The other would be if your spouse reports you and can prove that it was an invalid marriage. You also have to remember to keep the card valid by visiting the country (USA) at least once a year or so (my memory is a little shaky here).
Secondly, the only law I remember and know was passed (during Bill Clinton's presidency) was the immigration reform. It obliged people to return to their countries of origin for ten years whilst and before their permanent residency was processed if they had stayed in the USA illegally for more than one year since Aprill 1997 (see Immigration Reform Act of 1996). Then those that stayed illegally for more than six months had to stay out of the USA for a minimum of three years. (See an article on this subject here: IRA). But of course we know the INS is a joke. They hardly ever put these laws into effect. I haven't noted any difference since the reform act was passed.
Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No. I could not, in good conscience, marry someone who I did not love. And, if I loved someone who wasn't a US citizen and married them, it would not be so that they could stay in the USA. It would be because I love them and want to spend the rest of my life with them.
Are you capable of love you monster?
I'm actually a ball of sappy, weak-kneed, hopless romantic wrapped in a shell of spines, acid, fire, and asshole-ish-ness.
Originally posted by: Yeeny
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: Yeeny
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
why would i want a SO to live in another country?
huh? you would marry them so they could live here with you...
but this thread is suggesting they should live in the USA which is another country
lol, oh, gotcha! sorry, I tend to forget that people from all over the world post here. Ok, so would you do it, to help someone move to your country?
what a completely different question! i am so caught off guard on that one.
Originally posted by: SammyBoy
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
No. I could not, in good conscience, marry someone who I did not love. And, if I loved someone who wasn't a US citizen and married them, it would not be so that they could stay in the USA. It would be because I love them and want to spend the rest of my life with them.
Marriage isn't about love, it's about a woman latching onto your balls so she can later divorce you because she's become an old bitter witch and take you for all you're worth.
Interestingly enough, I had this same question posed to me around a week ago (also jokingly). I'm 17, this lady silvia is probably 35, so it wouldn't happen, but I thought about it. If i knew the person (I hardly know silvia although her situation sucks and I feel for her), I would have no objection to doing it. Infact, I have a feeling it'd be hard to find any better reason to marry someone. If they were willing to do as much of the legwork as possible, pay all the fees, and set whatever applicable divorce costs aside before hand I'd be all for it.
You do realize that you have to stay married for a certain amount of time first before she would be considered a resident, right? IIRC, I think it's something like six months or nine months or something.
I dunno... maybe it's the crack that I just smoked....
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: Yeeny
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: Yeeny
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
why would i want a SO to live in another country?
huh? you would marry them so they could live here with you...
but this thread is suggesting they should live in the USA which is another country
lol, oh, gotcha! sorry, I tend to forget that people from all over the world post here. Ok, so would you do it, to help someone move to your country?
what a completely different question! i am so caught off guard on that one.
grrr..... I give up!
FFM: I believe its three years, but I am not sure about that. I don't think its a short time though.
I would only marry someone that I plan on staying with for the rest of my life. Whether or not she was an American citizen before we met, is irrelevant.
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