Why did people presume?

Question

In response to my answers about my question on fiance visa or visa with intent to marry-or wat ever its called. Yes, having that my fiance is from East Africa, why would you think that he may have a crimanal record or that there is more to it? Im suprised!

Answer 1

perhaps you will get a criminal record..arranged marriages etc;

Answer 2

It is very strange, I must admit! I would hate to think it is racism raising it's ugly head! Have a good day.

Answer 3

Huh?  You received only two answers, neither of which touched on criminals records or made any such presumptions.

Answer 4

Regrettably  there is fraud in many parts of Africa. Very elaborate, believable and directed to industrial nations

Answer 5

You are actually surprised??? I'd be surprised if he didn't! Too many people got screwed up by East Africans, that is why they assume/ You should be very careful. First, it will be the visa, next the money for the air-ticket, then the money for the departure airport fee, then money for the hospital. Be very careful. Good Luck if he is not like that and for real.

Answer 6

I find it very strange and utterly racist! its a shame how other big countries think so negatively bout poor countries like Africa.The truth is the highest rate of crimes is mostly in these big countries but yet they always look at them as criminals. I would never understand why they'll say he might have a criminal record. I have a friend from Africa who is married to a British, believe me, this girl was/is genuinely inlove with this guy, but you should have seen the hassles she went through to be with her husband. But because he loved her as much as she does, the guy went through thick and thin to bring his bride by his side. I can say, the are the most wonderful and loving couple i have been friends with. My dear, you need to go with your heart, if you love this person, you'll do anything and especially ignore all the rubbish said about him. And if you are in doubts as well, u can go over to his country and find out for yourself if he has any criminal records. I think all this is just rediculous!

Best of luck to you

Jess.

Answer 7

When somone immigrates from a wealthy country to another wealthy country, no one gives it a second thought.  If I moved from Canada to England, no one would say a thing.  When someone comes from a "poor" country, red flags are raised.  People assume there are other motives.  Then there is race issue.  Some people people are just plain racist jerks.  Just my guess.