my friend is from dominican republic, her uncle really wants to come to the us because hes struggling... if i went there to marry him just so he can come to the united states wouldn't that be a felony????? i told her it would be but she said he's her favorite uncle and if i was her friend id do it for her... please help because im stuck! I dont wanna go to prison but i dont wanna let my gurl down... and people have said she isnt a true friend if shes gonna even ask me to do something like this... please help!!
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2006-10-23 08:12:36 · 26 answers · asked by Dana A 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
PLEASE DON'T do it! What kind of friend would ask you to do such a thing?! Dump her as a friend.....!
YES you could get in A LOT of trouble.....And for what? Helping out this 'friend'? With friends like that, who needs enemies....
PS if you marry him, in most states, everything you own, will be half his.....yikeeeeeeeees!
2006-10-23 08:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
...so you don't wanna dissappoint your friend etc, etc. You also don't wanna get in trouble. Here are some problems that could arise. First of all your situation (if you were to marry) start with a Federal Jurisdiction then the state level. Different states have different laws regarding marriage and its dissolvement (50/50, community property). Under the Federal jurisdiction, you would have to prove financial stability and ability to support your intended spouse for a year! They are not allowed to work a minimum of one year (could be more) on a "Fiance Visa". Can you do this? Choose what you may to tell your friend that it might be a financial burden for you. Contact an immigration lawyer or look online with the INS. I had a friend do this for his russian bride and it cost him nearly $17k just for the first three months (vaccinations, filing fees etc). Then again my friend is married for love.
2006-10-23 08:36:17 · answer #2 · answered by T.T. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal. If you do this and you are caught you will be prosecuted. The state department and other federal agencies are cracking down on these illegal marriages. If you do not accept payment for marrying this man, you may decrease your chances of prosecution, but is it really worth it? When you really want to get married, what will you tell your future husband? What will you tell your employers about your marital status? How about your family? You do not know this man. It would be more understandable (still illegal) if he were a close friend, but you have no attachment to him at all. Plus, what kind of friend would put you in such a situation? I would question your friend first and foremost. She asked you for the favor, that's fine. But you told her that you do not want to do this, she should not continue to pressure you. She should not try to guilt you into acting. She should respect your decision and move on. If she doesn't you know that she really isn't a good friend after all.
2006-10-23 08:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by Yoshi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmm. Well I can tell you right now that if you're intention is to only make this a 'paper' marriage, you are making a potentially disasterous mistake. This is a serious crime and INS is cracking down hard on foreign marriages due to the high rate of fraud regarding immigrants. If you are 100% intending to marry this person as a real marriage partnership for life, then applying for him would be fine. But believe me they are going to see thru you in their first and second interrogations. Yes, they interrogate applicants because it's their job to break you down and to be sure that you are telling the absolute truth. My husband is an immigrant from Asia. I filed his I-130 and sponsored him from his home country. It took two years for him to be granted his visa here. By then we were expecting our first child and they gave us a break. Otherwise, I think they may have dragged it out forever. Trust me, you don't want to go there unless you are seriously wanting to marry this person for the right reason. Good luck and I hope that you make a smart decision by not getting yourself tied into this... it's potential to get you in some hot water. And also what if one day you take a vacation abroad or meet someoen who you would really like to marry but can't take him back to the US because you have a record from this? Think about it.
2006-10-23 09:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct, that is a felony. He will be deported and you will go to jail. Not to mention the guy could be a jerk, a bum, a cheater, or a psycho! You don't even know him! I hate to say this, as you are clearly a loyal friend, but your friend is using you like a prostitute, with no regard for your feelings, or your well being. Marriage is a serious commitment, and you deserve it to be with someone you love who loves you too.
2006-10-23 10:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To marry anyone you really don't know is just plain wrong.
To do what your friend is asking, goes beyond that.
You would have to stay married for a very long time, both of you would be asked how long you have known one another, etc..
I'm sorry, but you would be ruining your entire life on this marriage.. please do NOT do it! Tell your friend to find someone else.
I'm sorry he is struggling, and I wish him well.. there ARE people out there that will marry someone in this situation, and yes, it is wrong. Please don't put yourself in this situation!
2006-10-23 08:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by sassy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not do that. That is illegal and yes you will get yourself into serious trouble. Why in the world would your so call friend ask you do something illegal. If she was a true friend she would not ask you to do that. She's really not your friend. Why would you marry some man that you know nothing about RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN as far away as you can to avoid going to JAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-23 15:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it for a variety of reasons, immigration fraud being the biggest one. Forever more you would be a divorced woman. This guy would be your ex-husband no matter what you did. If he is a loser in the DR, what makes you think he will do any better here.
And imagine, something happens to your parents and he gets half your part of the inheritance as community property. He gets credit in your joint names and runs up huge bills etc. etc. etc.
2006-10-23 08:18:39 · answer #8 · answered by Joe M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you both can go to jail and with the new law in place its not that eazy anymore first you must have met within the last two years and take pictrue to show you have been together
also you must show poof like love letter cards email over 1 year
then you must know all about him like name age brithday background during the interview if you pass then you can come
2006-10-23 08:38:25 · answer #9 · answered by nightman122554 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to marry her uncle dont ruin your life that is too important marriage is sacred dont ruin it for her. If she was your friend she would understand that you dont want to do it. Tell her to go find a hooker on main street to marry her uncle and she will pay her and to leave you out of it!
2006-10-23 08:27:54 · answer #10 · answered by ask me again 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋