Green Card Fraud Marriage Nightmare

By: Marie Lancaster (View Profile)

Yes, I was a virgin when I got married. So you can say I was not experienced in that field. The honeymoon was really special for me and I was under the impression that he had no sexual problems. I later found some blue pills known as Viagra, hidden in the kitchen. It also dawned on me after, that was the reason he could never get aroused when I touched him. Life was so humiliating from that moment on because every time I wanted to make love he would get so upset and angry. I found myself asking for sex and he would turn me down. He even called me a “whore” once for asking. I turned over to the Mormon Bishop several times for advice and basically I was told that because we were married in “The Temple” that I was responsible as the wife to be understanding and patient. My life was pure hell after that. He started to be abusive physically and emotionally with me. Again every time I consulted the Mormon Bishop about this I was told that divorce was out of the question because it was a “Temple Marriage.” I also found out later by his own sister, that he had killed someone in Peru. That because his father had political connections there, he was able to get a visa to the United States.

Honestly, I truly believe that I was so brain-washed by that religion, that I withstood three horrible years of manipulation and abuse believing that things were going to get better. In the month of May of 2003, he finally got his Permanent Residency and got his Master's from San Jose State. Two weeks after that he asked me for a divorce. Finally the show he put on was over. I felt relived in a sense, but very angry at the same time. I immediately filed for an annulment of marriage. Stating that the marriage was based n fraud. I had no idea what I was in for.

I also contacted the INS and informed them about everything. They told me they were going to investigate the case but I have not heard from them till this day. The court meetings began, the lawyer's fees, filing papers—pure hell. On top of everything I have a disability. I suffer from severe depression. I was honest with him from the very beginning and told him everything about my condition. I even took him to meet with my doctor.

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posted: 04.02.2008
John Judge
I had a User Name that was supposed to be used.
posted: 04.02.2008
John Judge
I am a father whose daughter is going thru a similar green card swindle marriage. She even paid the guy's airfare to the US from overseas. My question is: Are there support groups where green-card swindle victims can exchange advice on tactics, etc. ? My daughter lives in the Bay Area. I get the feeling that on the other side, the green-card swindlers probably have their own support groups. Since most of them are probably by nature outgoing and gregarious, they probably keep each other well informed on court tactics, etc.
posted: 12.28.2007
Destiny Lan
Marie, I am sharing similar experiences but the monster I married stayed in the marriage for 8 yrs(4 of which I did not live with him but all my earnings went into the joint acct) to build up his fica score to over 800. He was an alcoholic and was physically, physcologically, verbally, and mentally abusive. Because I was so inexperienced, unknowledgeable and a virgin when I met him, he was able to manipulate, betray, lie, and deceive me from the very beginning. I had no idea what an evil being he was until he walked out of the marriage without a single explanation and financially cleaned me out. All the money that he didnt recklessly spend have been sent overseas. I have reported to the INS to ensure that he doesn't get his citizenship and sponsors his parents and his arranged wife, but it is useless. Our laws do not protect us and I am so sick and tired of authorities not taking green card fraud seriously. But I know I have done right by God and never comprised my integrity.
posted: 05.01.2007
Catalina Cordew
Dear Marie, I really feel for you sweetheart. I was married to a man from Panama for 12 years. We went through a lot of bad times, but I ingnored a lot of issues. But, I just thank God that I am not in the marriage. We as women trust and a lot of times we get hurt. But, I am believing God to bless me with a God fearing man on day. Just work on getting yourself well. Pray and ask the Lord to take out the hurt and sickness in your mind and body. God loves you. Thank God you are still alive. We must forgive and believe me your ex-husband is not happy. Pray for him. Don't go back to court. Let God handle the situation. Pray that your ex will realize that being evil is not the answer. I pray that you will find nice positive people to help you also. Don't give up. There are nice men in the world. Well, take care and God loves you. God wants you to heal and be happy. Love you in the Lord Catalina. Hope to here from you at anytime.
posted: 04.30.2007
Rebecca Brown
I'm so sorry for what you went through. I would keep hounding the INS until they do something. Please keep us posted and hang in there.
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