Why is it easier for women to get visas?

[JULIAFERNO 0]

Just curious why it is easier for women to be granted U.S. visas, namely fiance and spousal visas, as compared to men?

Is there just a gender bias where it seems more acceptable for American men to petition foreign women as opposed to American women petitioning foreign men? Or is it because of more practical reasons, such as criminal convictions and potential terrorism connections?

To me, on the basis of marriage fraud, it seems that there are probably more foreign women marrying for visas and green cards than foreign men, on the whole.

Just curious what everyone's take on that is

Edited August 1, 2008 by JULIAFERNO

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It's almost as difficult for Arab men to get visas as it is for Filipina women.

[*JG* 2]

Just curious why it is easier for women to be granted U.S. visas, namely fiance and spousal visas, as compared to men?

Is there just a gender bias where it seems more acceptable for American men to petition foreign women as opposed to American women petitioning foreign men? Or is it because of more practical reasons, such as criminal convictions and potential terrorism connections?

To me, on the basis of marriage fraud, it seems that there are probably more foreign women marrying for visas and green cards than foreign men, on the whole.

Just curious what everyone's take on that is

Don't see it in the Jamaican threads. Almost exclusively men granted visas.

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

It's a consiracy I tell ya!!!

[JanaknJanet 1]

I dont think what you are saying is true... I honestly think it is more LOCATION based. on where there may be more prejudice in the acceptance. Not in whole. I think the problem is not within our beliefs here in this country but.. what is acceptable in other countries..

Where/how do you base your statement?

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Just curious why it is easier for women to be granted U.S. visas, namely fiance and spousal visas, as compared to men?

Is there just a gender bias where it seems more acceptable for American men to petition foreign women as opposed to American women petitioning foreign men? Or is it because of more practical reasons, such as criminal convictions and potential terrorism connections?

To me, on the basis of marriage fraud, it seems that there are probably more foreign women marrying for visas and green cards than foreign men, on the whole.

Just curious what everyone's take on that is

What makes you say that? The requirements are the same...

Saludos,

Caro

[chri'stina 190]

I agree it's partially location based. Cultural can influence the officer's decision but it doesn't always. My husband got the visa in India without a problem, but I have read of others who had problems. Your proof and red flags are also going to matter. Certain countries do have more fraud and therefore don't give out visas the same way they might in places with low fraud. It's not just men who have the issue.

[JULIAFERNO 0]

My opinions are purely subjective and based off of what I've seen on these forums. I feel like we see a lot more men, across the board, being placed in AP or being denied visas, but maybe my perception is bias as my fiance is from Turkey and I tend to focus on the cases in that region. I just can't help but believe that if I were the man and my fiance the woman and our case was exactly the same that he would have his visa already! But you are probably right that it is region-based.

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

Because we don't want more men in our country!! We want more women!!!!!

[JULIAFERNO 0]

Hehe...that's what I'm wondering! If our cultural perceptions are a factor in the process, or if it is purely pragmatic. Maybe this sounds sexist of me, and by no means is this my belief, but perhaps it is more acceptable to grant more women visas as they may be more likely to not pursue employment and simply be supported by their husbands, whereas men are more likely to pursue employment, which is not necessarily a good thing for our economy right now. Just a theory.

My father's wife is Ukrainian and came here on a fiance visa 7-8 years ago and has not worked a day since she has been in the states. I'm sure everyone would find that unacceptable of my fiance once he arrives.

[Dan J 277]

Just curious why it is easier for women to be granted U.S. visas, namely fiance and spousal visas, as compared to men?

Is there just a gender bias where it seems more acceptable for American men to petition foreign women as opposed to American women petitioning foreign men? Or is it because of more practical reasons, such as criminal convictions and potential terrorism connections?

To me, on the basis of marriage fraud, it seems that there are probably more foreign women marrying for visas and green cards than foreign men, on the whole.

Just curious what everyone's take on that is

Arab Men are likely to have a partial match or match to a name on a terrorist watch list. If the embassy can't sufficiently clear that person, they will opt to deny a visa rather than let a possible terrorist in.

Women from certain Asian countries can have a hard time getting through the immigration system, for completely diffrent reasons. Which is a high incidence of visa fraud.

The countries that are difficult to immigrate through are for some reason unique to that country or region.

[JULIAFERNO 0]

Arab Men are likely to have a partial match or match to a name on a terrorist watch list. If the embassy can't sufficiently clear that person, they will opt to deny a visa rather than let a possible terrorist in.

Women from certain Asian countries can have a hard time getting through the immigration system, for completely diffrent reasons. Which is a high incidence of visa fraud.

The countries that are difficult to immigrate through are for some reason unique to that country or region.

Hmmm...which is why I can't figure out why my fiance is in AP. Turkey is not an Arabic country (although it is predominantly Muslim) nor does my fiance have an Arabic name (it is solely Turkish and based off of the Turkish language). But, AP does seem to be becoming more common for males in Turkey, especially in the last year.

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Just curious why it is easier for women to be granted U.S. visas, namely fiance and spousal visas, as compared to men?

Is there just a gender bias where it seems more acceptable for American men to petition foreign women as opposed to American women petitioning foreign men? Or is it because of more practical reasons, such as criminal convictions and potential terrorism connections?

To me, on the basis of marriage fraud, it seems that there are probably more foreign women marrying for visas and green cards than foreign men, on the whole.

Just curious what everyone's take on that is

Arab Men are likely to have a partial match or match to a name on a terrorist watch list. If the embassy can't sufficiently clear that person, they will opt to deny a visa rather than let a possible terrorist in.

Women from certain Asian countries can have a hard time getting through the immigration system, for completely diffrent reasons. Which is a high incidence of visa fraud.

The countries that are difficult to immigrate through are for some reason unique to that country or region.

I agree. I'm sure if someone was keeping track of the statistic, I'd guess that more K-1 visas from the Philippines are placed on Adminitrative Review than from other countries. I did read somewhere though that 70 percent of K visas come from the Philippines.

[msu17 0]

And go look over on vietnam's area or china's etc. A lot of immigrants from those countries are women and are often placed on AP. I think it depends on the embassy, not the sex of the person. For instance, my husband had no problems (along with most other men) going through the UK, but that is a low fraud embassy where almost no one ever gets denied or AP. It's embassy driven and some embassies are predominately one sex or the other.

[chri'stina 190]

Just curious why it is easier for women to be granted U.S. visas, namely fiance and spousal visas, as compared to men?

Is there just a gender bias where it seems more acceptable for American men to petition foreign women as opposed to American women petitioning foreign men? Or is it because of more practical reasons, such as criminal convictions and potential terrorism connections?

To me, on the basis of marriage fraud, it seems that there are probably more foreign women marrying for visas and green cards than foreign men, on the whole.

Just curious what everyone's take on that is

Arab Men are likely to have a partial match or match to a name on a terrorist watch list. If the embassy can't sufficiently clear that person, they will opt to deny a visa rather than let a possible terrorist in.

Women from certain Asian countries can have a hard time getting through the immigration system, for completely diffrent reasons. Which is a high incidence of visa fraud.

The countries that are difficult to immigrate through are for some reason unique to that country or region.

I agree. I'm sure if someone was keeping track of the statistic, I'd guess that more K-1 visas from the Philippines are placed on Adminitrative Review than from other countries. I did read somewhere though that 70 percent of K visas come from the Philippines.

Really!? That's a lot.