Shadae - not entirely true

Submitted by Isis (Australia), Jan 26, 2009 at 20:29

Your quote "Marriage is the only way." is not entirely true.

Many western governments and mine included , will not accept marriage as automatic criteria for a visa. More importantly, the person applying for a visa must have assets in their own right, be tertiary educated, be completely healthy, have a stable employment history and have a skill that is needed in that country. The spouse visa process for both parties is a long, painful and costly one if lawyers are involved and with no assurance of a positve outcome.

Everyone that meets the love of their life online must ask themselves "is he worth it ? I don't even know this man."

Lisa, in her own way does get it. That is why she has put her story on this blog. She is aware of the pitfalls of an online relationship with a Moroccan man as you all have generously put it out there quite plain for her to see. She needs to make up her own mind about her relationship and no one can bully her into this decision.

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