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littlelisa
Joined: 12 Jun 2007
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 3:03 am Post subject: |
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| jrwhite82 wrote: |
| conrad2 wrote: |
| A lot of homophobia in this thread. Just let the two guys go to America and be gay in peace. |
Which we be totally ok if they weren't trying to fraudulently obtain a marriage visa. Risking a huge fine, deportation and prison time. Yes, it sucks that a gay partner/spouse can not obtain a marriage visa for their partner/spouse. But risking all of that is something they need to consider before going down this path.
He should get a work visa or a student visa instead. |
Good idea. Student visa will be the easiest way.
Conrad, that's pretty quick to jump on the homophobia bandwagon. I'd have said the same thing if it had been a girl going back with a guy, or any other situation. I personally would not put myself in that situation at all.
I know an American girl who wanted a Canadian visa. She and a friend faked a relationship for YEARS to have the documentation in case it was asked (although along the way the relationship ended up being a real one and now they are happily married - go figure). Even then, the two were good friends and so trusted each other.
Getting married to a stranger or someone you barely know just for a visa is a recipe for trouble. It's so obviously fake that it's unthinkable that immigration wouldn't notice. Doing that for the sake of/at the request of someone who you've known for only a short amount of time is even more stupid. You're putting yourself at the mercy of two people you hardly know, with consequences of a fine and jail time. Even if both of those people did their utmost to help you, you'd still be at risk of the fine and jail time. What does that have to do with sexual orientation???
As an alternative to the student visa, is it possible for the American to relocate to one of the states where gay marriage is legal? And if a state recognizes gay marriage, does the country accept it in terms of immigration law? |
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blade
Joined: 30 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:24 am Post subject: |
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| Died By Bear wrote: |
| Not to mention the interview that immigration puts you and your Korean spouse through. Detailed questions, all caught on film with a camera, then reviewed by a detective that knows what kinds of signs to look for - before getting your green card. Even permanent residence takes three to five years to get when you're married. |
There is only a (possible) detailed interview when a person goes to have the conditions taken off their initial two year permanent residence card. Also, if the couple enter the US after the two year period has passed then there is generally no interview.
When you first apply for permission to enter the US as a permanent resident you have a short interview with a consulate staff member which generally only lasts about five minutes. |
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blade
Joined: 30 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:30 am Post subject: |
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| caniff wrote: |
| conrad2 wrote: |
| A lot of homophobia in this thread. Just let the two guys go to America and be gay in peace. |
Really. Some people can't stand to see other people happy. |
Agreed, it really isn't fair that some people get refused spousal visas just because they happen to be of the same sex. |
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