Mike and Minchian

How is family immigration a right? We didn't have immigration laws for over half our country's history, and when we first started them they were basically racist laws to kick out one group or another. This new idea of quotas and visas for specific types of people isn't a right, it's just a way people who are afraid of foreigners limit the numbers who come in somewhat. And an attempt to keep entitlement spending down because the government promised too much in the way of social security and medicare. It could be considered limiting our rights of association, but I can't think of any way it would be considered a right or privilege.
It is what it is and we have to deal with it, but didn't really sit well with me for it to be called a right.

Absolutely. Students who cannot support someone else should not be looking to marry someone from another country who will have to depend on them for support. Passion does not conquer all. Marriage is a practical establishment.
I'm not lucky. I didn't date much in college or graduate school because I was doing mostly volunteer work and was moving all over the country in pursuit of a better education and job. We met over the internet when I was in graduate school. I saved up money to go meet her over spring break but got in a very bad car accident that used up all my savings. It caused us to drift apart but thankfully we re-connected later. So I know first hand that money and stability is pretty important to this process.
I suppose we should just have kids whenever too, right? Don't worry about finances, just pop them out and hope things work out? If we can't afford to raise them just send them to mom and dad?
Having dependents is a large burden and shouldn't be taken so lightly.

I did a bit of reading before I filed and it looked like it would take 3 months or so to get an NOA2. Hasn't quite worked out that way. The uncertainty is worse than the waiting. I'd gladly pay for some certainty.
If someone is applying for a k visa with their parents or co-workers money...well, glad I'm not them. How do you support him or her once he/she gets here? Presumably if s/he doesn't provide airfare, the foreign fiance is not particularly rich. I am fortunate to have generous parents but no way in hell they are going to support my fiance/wife. Sorry, not going to get any sympathy from me. I'm selling my boat (which I love and put a lot of work into) just in case I don't have enough saved. Such is life. If you are borrowing money from co-workers and friends you shouldn't be moving towards supporting someone. While many immigrants find jobs it's not that easy and takes a while in this economy.