Question: Lately I have noticed that more and more girls don't have postal addresses. Why is that?
Answer: I guess it's a sign of the times. We have been advertising more on websites throughout South America. The benefit to this vs. magazines is that more girls have e-mail addresses and are computer savy. The down side is that less list their postal address. Several of you have suggested that we make all the information such as address manditory, but we have found that the girls will answer what they want. If you force them, they just put false info in order to apply. We have found that it is better to let them give us info that makes them comfortable. It will paint a clearer, truer picture for you.
Question: Why do you have Advertisements for other agencies on your site? Aren't you worried that they will take away business from you?
Answer: We put the other Ads on our site in order to increase our traffic. If you can't find us, you can't use us. As far as losing business, we know our site is one of the best out there. We believe that competition is good for business and we feel that after looking at the others, you will return to us.
Question: How do you know if the girl speaks English?
Answer: If we know that the girl speaks English, it will be listed in the short bio below her photo. However, many girls (especially the younger ones because they must take English in school), speak a little, but are not confident enough to tell us so therefore we don't list it. If you send a letter or if the girl has an e-mail address, you can go to www.altavista.com or www.freetranslation.com and they have a free translation program that you can use. Portuguese for Brazil and Spanish for Colombia. It is not perfect, and you must keep your letter VERY simple. But at least you can ask if she speaks any English, etc etc. The telephone is difficult even if she speaks basic English. I speak reasonably fluent Portuguese, and I still have a problem on the phone sometimes. You must speak VERY slowly
(count to 3 between words.. try this first because it is really difficult)) unless she is really fluent.
Question: When I mail a letter, should I include my E-Mail address even if the girl hasn't listed one for herself?
Answer: Absolutely! Internet cafe's are still alive and well in Latin America. While most girls don't own computers, they can become very motivated to open a hotmail account or similar if they think someone is interested in them. They have friends that will help them also, so don't be surprised if you receive a response via e-mail.
Question: What are my chances, really?
Answer: I will try to make this as simple and factual as possible. I think the most important thing to understand here is that all of the girls on our site are individuals. They all have their own personal reasons for wanting to meet someone and for coming to us. They all know that we specialize in introductions to North American, European, and Australian men, so they all have an interest in meeting someone from abroad. They are NOT under any obligation to our agency to reply to anyone that they are not interested in. With that being said, if you are 250kg and 85 years old, you will have a much lower response rate than someone younger and in better shape. While this may appear logical, there are also some things that are very misunderstood about the Latin girls also. (This is a generalization, but I feel it is accurate in most cases)
First, and most importantly, they love their countries. Many guys believe that they hate where they are and will do anything to get out. This is not true. Their family values are very high, and they are about as patriotic as any other cultures that I know. This is not to say that they won't move to another country. We have many girls that I know of that have moved abroad with our clients. Most have gone to the states (because we have a higher percentage of guys from the USA), but I personally know of 6 in Portugal, 3 in Italy, 4 in France, 1 in Australia, and 1 in Denmark. (I wish that more people would let us know how the introductions go, but unfortunately it seems that folks forget about us after they meet. Usually we are informed by the girl when she requests being removed from the site.) Another reason is that economically things are difficult in Latin America now. For a young woman to find work is difficult if not impossible, and the wages will be low. Many girls live
at home with their families, and obviously, many would like to get out for this reason.
Second, while I used the old, overweight guy as an example above, this is not really as obvious as it appears. Most young girls in Latin America do not want to date young guys. They prefer older, experienced guys. I am 45 years old and had a 20 year old girlfriend in Colombia for about 6 months. Not only was the age difference not a problem for us, her parents (who are younger than me) have loved me from day one. We are still friends, and her mother made me lunch the last time I was in Cali. Also, appearance is not as important to the girls there. They are a lot more interested in the kind of person that you are, which is really the way that it should be.
Well, after all of that, is this guaranteed to work for you? The answer is no. Due to the fact that we are all individuals, nothing is guaranteed. I can honestly say that I believe in this method of meeting someone. It has worked for me in the past and has worked for many of my friends and acquaintances. When you go to a pub and but a girl a few drinks, it doesn't always work out either. Perhaps she was beautiful but turned out to be a pain in the ass after you sat down with her. The same could happen here. Maybe all the girls in the pub blew you off. Maybe all were less than desirable in appearance.... I hope you understand what I am trying to say, and even though I would like your business, I would also like you to be satisfied. If there is anything else that I can answer for you, please let me know. If you use our service, please drop me a line and let me know how it went, good or bad. Without input, we can't fix or improve anything.
Question: What girls are the most current and how are the response rates?
Answer: The newest girls are on the lower numbered pages that load first (i.e.. Page 1 has the girls that were added today). Also, the higher the number of the girl , the newer she is. If you see a number out of place, it's usually because the girl contacted us and said she didn't have a great response rate. Perhaps she sent us some new pictures, and I moved her to the front again. Just a note though. Don't be afraid of the girls further in the site. We had several hundred girls in the beginning that didn't get any letters because we were still trying to get placement in the search engines, and our traffic was very low. I know that on some other sites, the girls get so slammed with mail that they quit answering after about a week, but that is not yet the case here. You may still have a good shot at a girl that's been on our site 6 months or longer. Based on the responses that I've
gotten from our clients, our response rates are relatively good. I've heard numbers from 40-80%, but that is not guaranteed. If you are a 300lb, bald 90 year old geezer chasing only 19 year olds, your percentage might be lower! (actually, it might be higher...???).
Question: Do the girls only fancy American caucasians?
Answer: No
Question: Are they open for relationship with men from other nationalities and race?
Answer: Absolutely. However (and I am generalizing), you must realize a few things also. First: The girls are real girls and therefore not under any obligation to us to respond to someone that they are not attracted to. The girls (generally) in Brazil and Colombia look at a persons inside rather than outside. Culturally, color is not an issue, and people are judged as individuals. One event that I will never forget occurred to me last year in Brazil. One of our girls received a call from one of our customers while we were having lunch. After they were finished talking, she was interested in him and asked me if I knew him and what he looked like. I usually don't get to see our customers but I know a few and asked what his name was. She replied that his name was Tyrone, and I asked if he was black. All I received was a blank stare, followed by the question "how could I tell?" I explained
that Tyrone was a popular black name and asked if she could tell by the way he talked. She still didn't understand. Well, here is the lesson that I learned that day. All races of people in Brazil talk the same. Sure there are geographical accents, such as our differences between someone in Alabama and Boston, but names and accents are not different among races. My respect for their culture was cranked up quite a few notches that day. I have traveled practically my entire life, pretty much all over the world, and I still missed it until that moment. I consider myself to be one of the least racist persons around, yet truthfully, I still notice if someone is black, oriental, Indian, etc. The Brazilians don't seem to notice! Due to my culture, it is difficult if not impossible for me to imagine, and is one of the things that makes these people so special. Now with that being said, it is not a perfect world. The girls are individuals and do have their own tastes and dislikes.
While the appearance of a guy is not important to many women there, it IS important to some others. Just like I don't like blonde women, a girl in Brazil might not like a black guy. This is not racially motivated, but just a personal taste. Your question would have been easier to answer if you asked me if the Latinas only liked tall guys or guys with green eyes. Skin color or ethnic background is viewed no differently, and my reply would be if you are short and fat, but a really nice guy, I'm sure that there is someone on the site that will find you attractive. But you will never know until you try.
Question: Does My Income Matter to Latin Women?
Answer: What My Experience Will Tell You
If you are an average American, you will be considered "filthy rich" by Latin American standards. Most Latin American women live in conditions that you would not find acceptable. The monthly minimum wage is less than what many Americans make in a day. It will be impossible for you to be considered "plain."
What Is the Educational Level and Earning Potential of Latin Women?
While many Latin women have a good work ethic and learn responsibilities early in life, you should anticipate one to two years of full financial support for your latin bride while she improves her English and adjusts to life in the United States. You should have a clear understanding of what both your economic roles will be. Most foreign Latin brides will prefer to be primarily housewives and mothers while some will want to work. For those women with professional jobs, it is not likely that they would be able to find equivalent work in the United States. For example, a Colombian dentist would be, at best, a dental assistant in the United States. The reason for this is that the quality of education is much lower in Colombia. Her university degree would not be equivalent to a like degree in the United States, nor would her university credits be transferable. For example, a Colombian with a nursing degree from Colombia would have to start from the beginning to pursue the same nursing career in the United States.
Question: What Is the Latin Woman´s Motivation?
Answer: Latin America is no paradise for Latin women. Unemployment is often over 20%. The educated are usually under-employed. The poverty level is around 50%. Crime is high, and the Latin man is typically unfaithful. These are the conditions that present opportunities unavailable to you in the United States. While latin women are not looking to jump ship, because they know of no other conditions, they are however receptive to exploring a long-range romance leading to marriage. The key word is romance. Yes, they want a better life and brighter future, as do you, but not without the romance and passion from a good, loving, respectful husband.
Writing Tips That Will Get Her Attention
A Good Start
Your first letter should be friendly and confident. Thank her for accepting your invitation to meet. Tell her more about yourself. She already knows what's in your profile, so dig deeper. Expand on what you do, where you live, and your interests and goals. Avoid too many details in the beginning, just present a few highlights and keep it humble. She does not need to know about your possessions or income. Latin women have a good appreciation for American humor, but limit your humor to one or two points or they may think you are not serious. Avoid jokes that play on words. Humor is good, but some jokes don´t cross over from one culture to another.
Be positive and polite. Do not overwhelm her with complications, problems, or topics she might not be familiar with. Make sure you indicate why you are writing. She will want to know what in particular attracted your attention, but try not to say the obvious. Be creative with your complements. Point out something others might not see. Saying "you're beautiful" to a beautiful girl doesn´t mean much when everyone else is saying the same thing. Latin American women take pride in their home, so don´t say anything negative about their country. Remain courteous and avoid negative comments about your past relationships. End your letter with two or three meaningful questions, thank her for her time, and tell her you would welcome hearing from her.
For future letters, focus more attention on her; do not talk just about yourself. Write on subjects that are important to you and find out what is important to her. Answer all of her questions, and write back to her as soon as possible; a fast turn around tells her you have a high interest.
When you return home, the length, frequency, and content of your girlfriend or fiancée´s letters will demonstrate the extent of her interest. A Latin woman in love will want frequent communication with her boyfriend or fiancé. When distance is involved, writing is critical to establishing and maintaining a bond. Words reveal shared values and goals, compatibility, and mutual interest, the same ingredients that foster a long-term commitment. Once you have made the first step to opening her heart, and until you are together, ongoing correspondence is your best way to keep her heart.
Question: What about Immigration?
Answer: From the beginning of our Nation, American men have brought foreign brides or fiancées into our country. Since we have a long history of doing so, the process is very straightforward and inexpensive. You can have a lawyer or paralegal handle the visa process, or you can do it yourself. The Immigration and Naturalizations Service website provides instructions and forms. If you do it yourself, I recommend you research the whole process before beginning, because any incorrect preparations will cause delays. Your fiancée will not need a lawyer as the process for her is very simple.
The United States (fiancée) Visa Process
For the fiancée petition, you will complete applications and compile documentation about you and your fiancée. You will also provide information to corroborate your relationship and your ability to support your Latin bride. To start the process, your fiancée must complete and sign the G-325A application (forms can be downloaded from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website), sign a letter of intent to marry you, and have visa photos taken. Some of the items you will probably need to provide in your petition include: application fee ($455), cover letter, declaration of how you met, letter of intent to marry, G-325A (Biographic Information), I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancée), I-134 (Affidavit of Support), photocopy of your United States citizen's birth certificate, employment letter, bank statements, pay stubs, United States Federal Income Tax Returns and W-2 forms for the previous two years, divorce decrees, photocopy of airline tickets used to travel to meet your fiancée, photocopy of passport stamps, one passport photo, photographs showing the two of you together, copies of email exchanges (no discussions of money) that show a continuous and loving relationship, telephone bills that document calls placed by you to her, engagement ring receipt, and invoices for English lessons. You will submit your fiancée's information along with your applications and support documents to the closest of four processing centers located in California, Nebraska, Texas, or Vermont, which normally has the fastest turnaround time. The typical approval time is between two and four months, but I have had clients approved in one week and others with background complications that take up to a year. The proper preparation of the petition paperwork (completeness, accuracy, supporting documents, neatness and organization) along with the backlog at the processing center will determine the length for approval. Once approved, you will be notified, and the processing center will send documentation to the United States Embassy in your fiancée's home country. You will need to send your fiancée, copies and original documents of all the items listed above. The Embassy will contact your fiancée by mail with instructions of what to do and what to bring to her visa interview. Once your fiancée, has obtained all her documents she will sign two forms, which can be mailed or faxed to the United States Embassy. The Embassy will promptly send her a letter with an interview date, approximately five weeks from the date of the letter. The point of the interview is to verify that the two of you are in a legitimate relationship with the intent to marry. A couple in a sincere and healthy relationship should have no concerns about the interview. While you are not required to attend the interview, your attendance does add support and will likely limit the interviewer's questions.
At the Embassy, your fiancée may have to wait a few hours before her name is called; there may be over fifty other applicants. She will probably see some applicants crying because they did not receive their visas; the most common reason for being turned down is missing documents. If she is prepared (that is, if she knows you and knows what's on the forms) and her paperwork is in order, she need not be nervous about what's happening to others. International Introductions has never had a client's fiancéee visa declined. Some of the documents she should have with her include: original birth certificate, passport, police certificate, and sealed medical exam test results. After the interview, she will be informed whether or not the Embassy will issue her a K-1 visa. If approved, she may be able to return to the Embassy in two or three days to pickup her passport and visa or it will be mailed to her. The fiancée visa allows one entry to the United States and is valid for six months. If your fiancée has minor children, they will be included in your petition and she will apply for a K2 visa for them. She can bring the children under age 21 with her immediately or within a year. When your fiancée arrives in the United States Customs may require her to attend a short orientation class before you can see her. They will explain such things as the limitations and duration of her K1 visa, the consequences of staying past the 90 days without marrying, the need for changing her status once married by using the I-485 form (Adjustment of Status) to become a permanent resident, and what to do in an abusive situation. After your wife has been granted Permanent Resident status, she can apply to become an American citizen.
The above information is subject to change and serves only as a general introduction to the fiancée, visa process. For the exact requirements, steps, and fees, consult an immigration lawyer or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website.
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The Agency wants you to be a satisfied client. It is our promise to offer a service that meets your expectations. Each member woman is real and wants to meet a foreign man.
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A member woman can change her availability status by getting engaged or married. She could also request to be removed from our service. Latin Social Network maintains and updates its content daily. A member changing her availability status or requesting to be removed from our service will no longer appear on the website.
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Latin Social Network guarantees all Email Addresses to be current and valid. If you receive a returned email corrupted message (MAIL BOX FULL NOTIFICATIONS EXCLUDED) on any Members ordered, forward the email provider corrupted message to us and we will upon verification give you contact information for one (1) member (one contact credit).
Sample of “delivery failed: returning message to sender”:
· Recipient address rejected: User unknown in relay recipient table.
· Your message could not be delivered to one or more recipients – User unknown (in reply to RCPT To command).
· This is a permanent error. The following addresses failed. Your message cannot be delivered. This account has been disabled or discontinued.
· Recipient address denied: User unknown
· A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients. This is a permanent error. Mailbox unavailable.
· The following addresses failed: 554 delivery error: This user doesn’t have an email account.
· Recipient address rejected: User unknown in relay recipient table.
· This is a permanent error. The following addresses failed: 550 requested action not taken: mailbox unavailable.
· This is a permanent error. The following addresses failed: Sorry your message cannot be delivered. This account has been disabled or discontinued.
MAIL BOX FULL (MAILBOX IS OVER QUOTA)
The latin women on this site are not “wired” like most men living in America, Europe and Asia. They do not carry a” Blackberry” in order to read live email messages from Foreign men. Going wireless and staying connected is not part of their culture.
Most members check their email messages at night if they have a computer at home. Many do not have a home computer and therefore rely on Internet Café services to read their email messages. They receive many messages from all over the world. As a result, mail boxes may get full (OVER QUOTA) and unable to receive your email message at the time it is submitted.
You should be patient. If you get a “MAILBOX IS OVER QUOTA” notification, you should try again later. A “MAILBOX OVER QUOTA” is not a corrupted email address. It simply means what it says. We do not SUPPORT “MAIlBOX IS OVER QUOTA” notifications.
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Home addresses are provided when emails are not available:
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AVAILABILITY
Each member woman is real and is available for contact. Should you hear from a woman that is engaged or married, send us the original of the written reply to you and we will upon verification, give you one (1) replacement contact (one contact credit).
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