Over the last 10 years were granted the thousands of motions the Americans for permission to enter the United States their minor elect (or chosen ones). In one case, a 49-year-old man was asked to issue a visa to his 15-year-old bride.
The Associated Press received the text of the report of the U.S. Senate «How the U.S. Immigration System Encourages Child Marriages», where rises a delicate question: whether encourages immigration system of the country child marriage?
As of January 2019 in 17 States there is no age limit for persons entering into a marriage. And, although the law States gradually changed with the aim to protect children from forced marriages, often minors can marry (marry) with the consent of the parent or with the permission of the court. (In 2018, Delaware and new Jersey have banned child marriage without any exceptions.) The same applies to immigration laws.
Thus, even a child can apply for a visa for a spouse or fiancé (wife/bride) from another country. Adults also have the right to ask about visa for minors with whom they want to do with my life.
After submission of the application follows the normal procedure of checking the validity of the marriage Service of citizenship and immigration. (And if the bride and groom are over 18.) Immigration agents must ensure that a minor enters into marriage against their will.
However, some victims of forced marriage say that the temptation of obtaining a U.S. passport in combination with weak laws on marriage become a trap for children.
In March 2018, America was shocked by the story of 28-year-old Naila Amin, told Sun Online about his «life in bondage». Having dual citizenship (USA and Pakistan), the girl grew up in new York. Her family professed Islam and abide by all of its strict regulations. In 8 years naili learned that the parents agreed to the engagement with her cousin, who was 13 years older. And when she turned 13, the children married.
«Imagine that someone hits you and rapes every day and even tells you: «Hey, get me socks,» recalls naili. — He treated me like a little slave».
Cousin looked at their marriage on way to US citizenship. The father forced the girl to file a petition to son-in-law issued the visa. To her surprise, the Immigration service granted the application.
«I was his lottery ticket,» — says nail, which now actively opposes marriage with children.
From 2007 to 2017 entry permit for their spouses or minor brides (grooms) received 5 556 U.S. citizens, and 2 926 applicants under the age of 18, were you able to bring into the country their adult companions.
«This indicates a problem, said AP Chairman of the Committee on homeland security of the Senate Republican Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. — This indicates a loophole we need to close».
