CatoCooper13
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Originally posted by MizzDeaf
Yah, I know that is scary and it been turned me off when they getting deeper that where I would turn away from them online. If I get to see person before deep then I will judge that person.
It's ok, MizzDeaf, you have every right to voice your concerns and fears. Everyone's different!
Sure, I have heard horror stories of how people used people they met online via stalking, harrassing, sexual, etc. You name it. Even marriage as well for those who wanted to live in another country -- they'd cheat the system by getting involved in a scam marriage and hurting the person they're marrying to, in the process.
Which is why a lot of Immigration systems in different countries have become stricter and more rules and must show actual proof that they really are sincere and bona fide in loving the person they're going to marry, etc.
When I met my husband, I had to go through a long process of showing proof that hubby and I were bona fide couple and did want to get married for love, not cos I wanted to live in Australia. I had to reveal my letters to DIMIA (Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs - of Australia)! Plus, pictures of us together, emails, letters, phone calls I made and he made to me!
Not only that, after I got my prospective spouse visa, I had to get 2 declaration stats (2 letters from 2 people) proclaiming they know us as friends and know that we're in love and will spend the rest of our lives together, etc. Plus, show proof of joint account at bank, etc.
Immigrating to a different country is very expensive. The first visa, Prospective Spouse, cost me $769 USD, then the Temporary 2 year visa, $510AUD, then free visa on Permanent Residency which I currently hold.
The next and last step I'm going to do is obtaining Australian Citizenship which I will have to pay $170AUD. Not too bad, smile. I will do that within a couple of months when hubby's found a job. :P
I feel the process I've gone through is WELL WORTH it! ;D
Goldie