Marriage Frauds

If you suspect U.S. marriage fraud, you can report it to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  Marriage fraud is considered a federal crime, according to ICE Anyone who commits marriage fraud could face felony charges. This comes with penalties such as a five-year prison sentence…

Getting married to obtain a green card or U.S. citizenship is against the law. When you have been arrested or detained and are facing marriage fraud accusations, understanding the legal timeline of what to expect next is imperative. The legal timeline involves fact-checking your information, interviews, and more. With help from an attorney, you could…

In a marriage, fraud can encompass many things. However, when it comes to immigration, you could be accused of marriage fraud if you or your spouse entered the marriage to obtain a green card or permission to live in the United States. Although many marriages are valid between U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, the United…

If you believe your spouse married you to obtain U.S. citizenship, or if you have been accused of entering a fraudulent marriage to help another person obtain U.S. citizenship, you may be accused of committing marriage fraud. Fraud as a means of divorce refers to the grounds for the demise of your marriage. However, Texas…

When you are facing marriage fraud allegations or your spouse is accused of committing marriage fraud, a lawyer can help you protect yourself from criminal liability and potentially avoid the harsh consequences of immigration fraud, including deportation. Going it alone may be ill-advised when immigration laws in the United States are so complex. Working with…

Falling in love when you are visiting another country or meeting someone from another country and believing they are “the one” often leads to marriage. However, when you discover who you thought was the love of your life only married you to obtain U.S. lawful permanent status, it’s devastating. Spouses can commit fraud in a…