Things To Know Before Considering A Colombian Mail Order Bride

Publié par Unknown on samedi 16 août 2014

By Dora Reed


Arranged marriages have a long history. In the past, most were planned by parents seeking the most economically or politically advantaged liaison for their daughters, and in some countries that custom is still honored. While this may seem uncomfortably cold to people who believe a lifelong bond should be based on mutual love, there are still good reasons to consider a Colombian mail order bride.

This is the digital age, and most people routinely order goods and services via the Internet. Calling a human relationship Internet service a mail order business somehow makes it seem tawdry or even illegal, and is an unfortunate choice of words. All online dating services are designed to help people meet other people. International marriage websites break no laws, and are simply more direct about overall intent.

The Internet provides a means of making contact that is direct, discreet, and to the point. Potential partners create an account, browse through information presented, and choose whom they wish to contact. There is no obligation unless mutually agreed upon. People using these services often live in regions where the male to female ratio is lopsided, and the chances of meeting a partner slim.

Colombian culture stresses marriage and family life, but eligible women sometimes encounter a dearth of partners. Economic concerns also rank high as reasons for taking this huge step, and some simply want to live in a region where the prospect of raising children is brighter. They are willing to uproot themselves and move to a country with a different language, customs, and philosophies.

Men ignorant of immigration law sometimes imagine they can simply join a website and order a bride, which is never the case. The involved sites are required to conform to protocols designed to thwart sexual trafficking, slavery and organized prostitution. They must also adhere to current immigration statutes, and violators can pay a heavy price. Under no circumstances should brides be considered a purchase.

There are a series of preliminary steps that must be completed before direct contact is permitted. Administrators collect a final fee only after both parties have agreed to pursue marriage. After that, the site no longer has a role. Future partners must make their own travel arrangements, and need to gain a broad understanding of American immigration policies and citizenship.

A temporary visa that extends for ninety days must be obtained. Once married, the new bride must then apply for a green card, and has to prove after 24 months that the act was not simply a front to obtain citizenship. Financial and personal records may be closely examined by immigration officials, and if they appear fraudulent, the green card will be revoked, and her status becomes illegal.

Some of these unions have unhappy endings, but many of these marriages last longer than those considered conventional. The risks are not as great as some sensationalized accounts make it seem, but there have been incidents involving serious criminal activity. For those seriously considering taking this step to end their loneliness or isolation, this option is worth investigating.




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