You're looking at Less Wrong's discussion board. This includes all posts, including those that haven't been promoted to the front page yet. For more information, see About Less Wrong.

Capla comments on Stupid Questions January 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

8 Post author: Gondolinian 01 January 2015 02:30AM

You are viewing a comment permalink. View the original post to see all comments and the full post content.

Comments (110)

You are viewing a single comment's thread. Show more comments above.

Comment author: Capla 04 January 2015 09:07:32PM -1 points [-]

Time: sure.

Reputation: Actually, I think going above and beyond for a stranger in need is pretty strong signalling of my Altruism, especially among the communities I walk through.

Legal risk: This is what I want to hear about. What legal risks?

I'm assuming you're asking about a sham marriage that you're going to end later.

Maybe, but I don't see any particular reason to get a divorce except 1) the refugee in question wants to marry someone else or 2) so I can go marry another refugee.

Comment author: AlexSchell 04 January 2015 09:29:46PM *  1 point [-]

It looks like marrying specifically for US residency purposes is illegal. This report gives the impression that only a tiny fraction of people actually get prosecuted. You'll have to convincingly lie to a consul and likely undergo some investigation (see e.g. here).

Comment author: Capla 04 January 2015 09:33:29PM -1 points [-]

Thanks. Anywhere else where I can get relevant information?

Comment author: AlexSchell 05 January 2015 03:04:56PM 0 points [-]

I found the links by googling "green card marriage".