Clonge
This marriage is strictly a ruse to ultimately enable him to get a Green Card, which would make him a resident, the first step on his way to U.S. citizenship. My friend admitted this to me. On the one hand, he is a great guy, works 7 days a week, long hours, has been taken advantage of by his employers who know he is deportable, and he sends money back to his family in Central America. On the other hand, he is breaking the law, and I was in Federal law enforcement; part of my duties entailed the lawful admission of foreigners into this country and "the law is the law". I do not want to go to the wedding based upon my beliefs, nor do I want to give a gift. I also do not want to hurt my friend's feelings. What would you do?
6 Answers
sunnyB
ROMOS
If this is strictly a "business" arrangement and there is no love involved between the couple, then they are both breaking the law, as it seems are her family who know this marriage is a farce, personally I just wouldn't get involved and I would tell my friend the truth why. You on the other hand have to wrestle with your conscience.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
CB wouldn't go either ;)
Tommyh
I think if your field is (or was) Federal Law Enforcement then you have a duty of disclosure.Weren't you sworn in? Does that oath mean anything to you? Don't take these questions as me trying to be antagonistic.It's just that rules is rules.If you were still in law enforcement & you heard of 2 complete strangers entering into this arrangement you would act.I think your friend should be consulted first.Make it clear what your duty is & act.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
bustieone
Here you have a chance to make a difference by one, and more (as the relatives will arrive soon after the wedding) report it and do not look back. My daughter dated a professional from outside the US, who was on a visa, and looking for a bride, his buddy offered my niece $10K to marry him for citizenship. This needs to end! Do it now!
| 10 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
mycatsmom
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