End K-1 visas now

[Darnell 8,478]

I never knew they only counted US income. Thats screwed up if you ask me. Do they still have that rule ?

Yup. You should find Christ'ina 's post about what she did to move around monies in Italy, was a nightmare !

[Zero Sum 305]

The government has an obligation to protect you from my choice and needs to be assured that my choice for a spouse is of no threat to anyone else and that she will not cost you tax dollars.

And that is in the Constitution I bet.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

That said, the other side of the coin...

We let people from quite a few countries come here with no visa whatsoever. A K-1 does not grant anything except a 90 day visit. What is the problem? There can be no AOS without a marriage, so no real benefit is granted without a commitment. As far as income requirements, there should be NONE. Why should there be? Simply make family visa immigrants ineleigible for any public means tested benefits until they are citizens. Job Done. The income requirements have nothing to do with whether you can actually support anyone anyway. They are about being able to collect means tested benefits if they are granted. Simply eliminate the possibility and that is that. I really do not care if you want to live under a bridge with your foreign wife. Have at it.

I am a US citizen, I have a right to marry anyone I want from anywhere I want and you do not have to like it. The government has an obligation to protect you from my choice and needs to be assured that my choice for a spouse is of no threat to anyone else and that she will not cost you tax dollars. Other than that, it should be no one's business but my own.

[ryna 132]

It's absurd that in this day and age that visas would still be granted based on infatiation. No more K-1 visas! If an American citizen can't or won't or refuses to take the time and expense to marry a person in a foreign land then no visa should be granted. Furthermore, if any financial means is needed outside of the USC's income then no visa should be granted. Life is tough, suck it up.

Are you still on this kick? Did you get rejected for the K-1 before going the CR-1/IR-1 route? Just curious as it seems to bother you enough that it pops up out of nowhere (repeatedly).

You're married. It was in Colombia. Congrats. We're married. It was in the USA. So be it. I don't see the difference other than we probably paid more, especially when you consider the 7 trips to Colombia made prior to her getting the visa (and the one more after.) Since I highly doubt you are paying any K-1 visa seeker's way, I don't see why it's any of your concern.

Edited May 13, 2011 by ryna

[Moomin 292]

Good luck on your interview, it's coming up soon!

Thank you very much!

[SuperDuper! 230]

Are you still on this kick? Did you get rejected for the K-1 before going the CR-1/IR-1 route? Just curious as it seems to bother you enough that it pops up out of nowhere (repeatedly).

You're married. It was in Colombia. Congrats. We're married. It was in the USA. So be it. I don't see the difference other than we probably paid more, especially when you consider the 7 trips to Colombia made prior to her getting the visa (and the one more after.) Since I highly doubt you are paying any K-1 visa seeker's way, I don't see why it's any of your concern.

It's all about the baiting, and it looks like we got us a master. Peace.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Yup. You should find Christ'ina 's post about what she did to move around monies in Italy, was a nightmare !

Maybe the govt. has some reason for that, but to me it seems crazy. I mean if suzy smith and joe blow make X amount of money in another country I see no reason why it can't just be converted into US dollars. Money is money and it all spends the same. Crazy stupid rule if you ask me.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

Maybe the govt. has some reason for that, but to me it seems crazy. I mean if suzy smith and joe blow make X amount of money in another country I see no reason why it can't just be converted into US dollars. Money is money and it all spends the same. Crazy stupid rule if you ask me.

It doesn't though, because the money stops when the couple moves to the USA. I made very good money in Ireland, but of course I had to give the job up when we moved over. Fortunately, having made good money, we had plenty of savings to sponsor on assets.

Edited May 14, 2011 by Penguin_ie

[LaL 418]

The OP must have also missed the fact that some countries make it exceedingly difficult for a foreigner to marry a national in their country. Poor guy, he must really have some sort of heartbreaking story to hate on an alternate route to the same end. Otherwise, what's the point?

ETA: and once again a P.I.S. ad shows up with this post! Argh! Stupid "consultants" feigning expertise in a field not credentialed in.

Edited May 15, 2011 by LaL

[Ready to do it 101]

Awesome post!!! I'll take it a step further... Get rid of mean tested benefits for everyone and the problem is solved. Heck, legalize the 11+ million illegal immigrants then. That is the solution... No more welfare for anyone and the whole failure in the system is flawed. Many would argue that they paid taxes for the right to welfare. I disagree. The top 10% pay basically all the taxes in this country... and do you think they want their tax dollars supporting people on welfare? Illegal or not is irrelevant. The taxes people in the lower income brackets pay all don't even add up to pay enough for basic government functioning.

Solution...

1) I disagree with the OP's idea of no K1. K-1 or marry in US is irrelevant and does no harm to anyone.

2) I completely agree with getting rid of co-sponsors

3) I actually think we should amnesty all the 11 million illegal immigrants

4) NO more welfare benefits for ANYONE. The only welfare benefit I support would be disability. Heck, I don't even support SSI for the elderly. Survival of the fittest. If you don't save for your retirement, it's your own fault.

Great post Gary

That said, the other side of the coin...

We let people from quite a few countries come here with no visa whatsoever. A K-1 does not grant anything except a 90 day visit. What is the problem? There can be no AOS without a marriage, so no real benefit is granted without a commitment. As far as income requirements, there should be NONE. Why should there be? Simply make family visa immigrants ineleigible for any public means tested benefits until they are citizens. Job Done. The income requirements have nothing to do with whether you can actually support anyone anyway. They are about being able to collect means tested benefits if they are granted. Simply eliminate the possibility and that is that. I really do not care if you want to live under a bridge with your foreign wife. Have at it.

I am a US citizen, I have a right to marry anyone I want from anywhere I want and you do not have to like it. The government has an obligation to protect you from my choice and needs to be assured that my choice for a spouse is of no threat to anyone else and that she will not cost you tax dollars. Other than that, it should be no one's business but my own.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Awesome post!!! I'll take it a step further... Get rid of mean tested benefits for everyone and the problem is solved. Heck, legalize the 11+ million illegal immigrants then. That is the solution... No more welfare for anyone and the whole failure in the system is flawed. Many would argue that they paid taxes for the right to welfare. I disagree. The top 10% pay basically all the taxes in this country... and do you think they want their tax dollars supporting people on welfare? Illegal or not is irrelevant. The taxes people in the lower income brackets pay all don't even add up to pay enough for basic government functioning.

Solution...

1) I disagree with the OP's idea of no K1. K-1 or marry in US is irrelevant and does no harm to anyone.

2) I completely agree with getting rid of co-sponsors

3) I actually think we should amnesty all the 11 million illegal immigrants

4) NO more welfare benefits for ANYONE. The only welfare benefit I support would be disability. Heck, I don't even support SSI for the elderly. Survival of the fittest. If you don't save for your retirement, it's your own fault.

Great post Gary

Haha lets get rid of the minimum wage too why we are at it.That way we can accelerate towards this:

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Haha lets get rid of the minimum wage too why we are at it.That way we can accelerate towards this:

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[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Anyone else have that error? I can see the image.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Anyone else have that error? I can see the image.

I bet if you clear your history it will be gone. Amazon.com won't let you hotlink.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

I bet if you clear your history it will be gone. Amazon.com won't let you hotlink.

Your right.

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