evenstar3 said:

Your sentenced sounded as if those who say no do so because they haven't walked in their shoes, not because it's illegal (among other reasons)

I know people that have done this, and for lots of money. I used to think no but for a couple of thousand dollars YES I would.

meow85 said:

That depends on the immigration rules from country to country but in most instances, yeah, you do have to show you've been in a relationship and so on. A friend of mine who is american and lives here is engaged to a man from Scotland (and he lives there). They are going through the process now to get him over here and it will take them close to a year. They are compiling a book that shows things like their flight itineraries from visits to each other and emails and other correspondence together. She said it's a little weird to put together to give to someone else but at the same token it'll be a nice thing for them to have together. She's thinking of it as a wedding present to themselves.

CarrieMpls said:

That's why I'd only engage in a marriage of convenience (whether it's an emigration issue or a beard issue) with someone I already knew. I'm not about to go through the hassle of constructing a relationship history with a stranger, but for a good friend it'd be a piece of cake. If you're close enough with someone you'd do something this big for them, chances are you already have a few photos and mementos together anyway.

Before I met my husband, I would have said yes without hesitation.

I never planned on get married for real, so I actually considered doing it for a friend (and a few thousand dollars) some years ago.

Now I'm glad I didn't.

First thing's first, a REAL friend would never ever ask you to do something illegal.

A person who would ask is a straight hustler who is too lazy to do things the right way. Now a days there are many advocacy groups and more funding has been made available (for free lawyers etc.). The only reason most seek this option is because they have a sorted past.


Now I know at least 6 people that did this. Its a lifestyle that puts any chance at a real relationship/even honesty with your friends on hold. Three women I know suffered abuse from the men they married, they all were in an out of abortion clinics, joint bank accounts cleaned out, and yes, identity theft is more likely to happen because now a shady hustler has your birthdate, last name and other info. Not to mention the poor view some of these cats have of American people and its culture. Its not worth it.

If a person is in school, they will be given a visa, if a person is working, they will be given a visa.... if a person is not, then they should go back home.

veronikka said:

Heck, I wasn't willing to do it for an ex-girlfriend...

EmeraldSkies said:

Absolutely not.

EmeraldSkies said:

Well, if I didn't have to share board, bed and bath with them...I could do it for say....25K plus attorneys fees in case the feds get suspicious. If they want something more....a million smackaroos. Hey, I aint cheap!