David79

At least this thread isn't chocked full of gross generalizations...
There certainly is plenty of unhealthy food available in the US and I can't argue about the portion sizes, but if you live anywhere near a decent size city you can find healthy food if you want to, both at grocery stores and restaurants. It won't be at a fast food chain and it may not be at the major supermarkets, but there are plenty of organic (real organic) options available. You will pay more for it, but since food is generally cheaper here to start with it should even out for you.
And I can't think of anywhere in the world where English, Irish, or Australian food is really seen as some great delicacy...except maybe in England, Ireland, and Australia.

At least this thread isn't chocked full of gross generalizations...
There certainly is plenty of unhealthy food available in the US and I can't argue about the portion sizes, but if you live anywhere near a decent size city you can find healthy food if you want to, both at grocery stores and restaurants. It won't be at a fast food chain and it may not be at the major supermarkets, but there are plenty of organic (real organic) options available. You will pay more for it, but since food is generally cheaper here to start with it should even out for you.
And I can't think of anywhere in the world where English, Irish, or Australian food is really seen as some great delicacy...except maybe in England, Ireland, and Australia.

Or maybe she's doing her job as an Immigration Officer. An IO cannot possibly know all the intricacies of every country around the world and who acknowledges what type of religious ceremonies as legally binding marriages. Even in the US it is each state that makes laws regarding marriage which can complicate things even more. It's a priviledge to be able to come to the US, not a right. The IO can't just take people's word that they "weren't legally married", but needs proof. I know it was an honest mistake and I do hope this lady is able to pass the RFE to get her AOS, but they never should have brought up the "m" word (marriage) if she wasn't legally married.

Or maybe she's doing her job as an Immigration Officer. An IO cannot possibly know all the intricacies of every country around the world and who acknowledges what type of religious ceremonies as legally binding marriages. Even in the US it is each state that makes laws regarding marriage which can complicate things even more. It's a priviledge to be able to come to the US, not a right. The IO can't just take people's word that they "weren't legally married", but needs proof. I know it was an honest mistake and I do hope this lady is able to pass the RFE to get her AOS, but they never should have brought up the "m" word (marriage) if she wasn't legally married.

Or maybe she's doing her job as an Immigration Officer. An IO cannot possibly know all the intricacies of every country around the world and who acknowledges what type of religious ceremonies as legally binding marriages. Even in the US it is each state that makes laws regarding marriage which can complicate things even more. It's a priviledge to be able to come to the US, not a right. The IO can't just take people's word that they "weren't legally married", but needs proof. I know it was an honest mistake and I do hope this lady is able to pass the RFE to get her AOS, but they never should have brought up the "m" word (marriage) if she wasn't legally married.

Or maybe she's doing her job as an Immigration Officer. An IO cannot possibly know all the intricacies of every country around the world and who acknowledges what type of religious ceremonies as legally binding marriages. Even in the US it is each state that makes laws regarding marriage which can complicate things even more. It's a priviledge to be able to come to the US, not a right. The IO can't just take people's word that they "weren't legally married", but needs proof. I know it was an honest mistake and I do hope this lady is able to pass the RFE to get her AOS, but they never should have brought up the "m" word (marriage) if she wasn't legally married.

Personally, I think marriage contracts usually show the marriage isn't built on a solid foundation to begin with, though I acknowledge this isn't always a black and white issue and there are some gray areas. The bottom line though is it has to be your choice. Do NOT do it if you feel like you are being forced or coerced into it (especially due to the pressure of having limited time to get married before your visa expires).
He should have talked with you about this long before you ever arrived in the US. If he had done that and you had agreed then you are an adult and can do what you want. The fact he waited until you are actually in the US should raise a huge flag of caution. If this is just his own decision (and not his parents pressuring him) then it shows he does not fully trust you since he waited until you were here to bring it up and could use the limited time to force you into signing it. Another possibility is that it is indeed his parents pressuring him because they don't trust you and see you as a gold-digging foreigner. If that is the case, then he is allowing his parents to run his life. Do you want a wet-noodle husband who is not able to make his own decisions? A real man will always honor and listen to the advice of his parents, but will not let them continue to control every part of his life even after he is an adult. I have seen plenty of adults who continue to let their parents control their lives and it is not pretty. It often causes major conflict with the spouse and will usually cause marital issues (which is a recipe for eventual divorce).
The first thing you should do is sit down with your fiance and have a very serious and clear discussion with him about this. First, I would find out why this is happening. Was it really his decision or was it his parents forcing him? Also, how long has he/they been planning this? Second, find out if this is just about the family business or is really about everything. If it is just about the business, then the contract shoule ONLY be related to the business and not everything. Finally, do not be afraid to NOT marry the man and go back to the Ukraine if that is what is necessary. A BAD MARRIAGE CAN BE MUCH WORSE THAN NO MARRIAGE. Also, if he says something like "You either sign this or we will not get married" then you should leave immediately and go back to the Ukraine, happy to have dodged a bullet.
My final advice is that if you do CHOOSE to sign the marriage contract after your discussion with him then you should tell him at this point he has broken your trust and needs to do something to earn it back. Tell him you will sign the contract, but you want to wait until after the marriage. If he had told you before you got here then this would not be necessary, but at this point he has no right to expect you to sign it right away. Though laws may vary from state to state, you should still just as easily be able to sign a contract after marriage that "in the event of divorce I lay no claim to the business, its property, future profits, etc". You should also make HIM hire the lawyer of your choosing to look over the contract and let you know exactly what it says (and also ensure it can be done after marriage or if there could be any complications).
Of course, the bottom line is I don't know your exact situation as well as you do and I am no lawyer so take my legal advice with caution. What I DO know is that you shold not be forced into signing something and you do have the right to leave the US so don't feel trapped.