K-1 Fiancee Visa Lawyer. K-3 Marriage Visa Lawyer. Fiancee Visa Lawyer, Spouse Visa Lawyer, K-2 Visa Lawyer, K-4 Visa Lawyer, k1 visa, k3 visa, k1 fiancee visa, k3 spouse visa » Marriage Fraud http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com K-1 Visa Lawyer helping bring fiancee to USA. K-1 Visa Lawyer helping bring fiance to USA. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:40:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Can You Trick the Immigration Agency Into Thinking a Marriage Is Real? http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/trick-ins-thinking-marriage-real-marriage-visa-no/ http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/trick-ins-thinking-marriage-real-marriage-visa-no/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:07:10 +0000 admin http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/?p=454 A common urban myth is that it is easy to gain permanent residency in the United States by marrying a U.S. citizen.  Further, popular culture glorifies the idea of couples gaining a green card through fake marriages (commonly referred to as sham marriages).  How many movies can you name with that scenario?

However, nothing can [...]]]> A common urban myth is that it is easy to gain permanent residency in the United States by marrying a U.S. citizen.  Further, popular culture glorifies the idea of couples gaining a green card through fake marriages (commonly referred to as sham marriages).  How many movies can you name with that scenario?

However, nothing can be further from the truth.  Marrying a U.S. citizen does not guarantee that you will receive permanent residency in the United States.  Even if the marriage is not a sham, there are still many barriers to becoming a permanent resident.

Additionally, the immigration agency has ways of figuring out if you are in a genuine relationship or if you are in a sham marriage.  In fact, each year there are numerous news stories of individuals who are caught by the immigration agency.  For example, the immigration agency recently arrested 13 individuals involved in a sham marriage conspiracy involving individuals from Armenia,  Russia and Uzbekistan

Another urban myth is that in a sham marriage, only the foreign national risks penalty.  That is not the case, U.S. citizens can (and do) face penalty for their actions.  These penalties include fines and jail time.

Don’t let the urban myths fool you – entering into false marriages is illegal and can carry harsh penalties.

]]> http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/trick-ins-thinking-marriage-real-marriage-visa-no/feed/ 12 The Consequences of Marriage Fraud in K-1 Visas and Spousal Visas http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/consequences-marriage-fraud-k-1-visas-spousal-visas/ http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/consequences-marriage-fraud-k-1-visas-spousal-visas/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 13:32:09 +0000 admin http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/?p=338 Last month the U.S. sentenced a (once) rising Mexican actress to 30 days of prison for committing Immigration Marriage Fraud.  The sentence highlights the real consequences that face those individuals who seek to gain entrance into the United States through a sham marriage.  Facing five years of prison for their crimes, the couple both took [...]]]> Last month the U.S. sentenced a (once) rising Mexican actress to 30 days of prison for committing Immigration Marriage Fraud.  The sentence highlights the real consequences that face those individuals who seek to gain entrance into the United States through a sham marriage.  Facing five years of prison for their crimes, the couple both took plea agreements.  Both are reported to have thought they would avoid jail time by taking a plea agreement – however the Judge ordered them both to serve 30 days of jail time.

Worse yet, the actress is currently in immigration proceedings, and will likely be removed from the country.

The United States zealously examines all individuals seeking immigration benefits based upon their marriage to a United States Citizen.  Unfortunately, sometimes they are overzealous in their suspicion of immigration fraud and couples in good faith relationships get caught up in an immigration spider web.  Simply telling an immigration official that you have a good faith relationship is not enough.

If you are a couple who seek to gain immigration benefits in the United States, please contact a K-1 Visa attorney or K-3 Visa attorney to ensure you receive the immigration benefits you are entitled to receive.

]]> http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/consequences-marriage-fraud-k-1-visas-spousal-visas/feed/ 15 Immigration and Marriage Fraud http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/immigration-and-marriage-fraud/ http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/immigration-and-marriage-fraud/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:18:26 +0000 admin http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/214/ Two recent episodes represent the continuing fraud that exists in the immigration system.  The first episode involves Mexican actress Fernanda Romero who is accused of committing marriage fraud by the U.S. Government.  Ms. Romero is accused of paying her husband to marry her so that she could become a permanent resident in the United States.  [...]]]> Two recent episodes represent the continuing fraud that exists in the immigration system.  The first episode involves Mexican actress Fernanda Romero who is accused of committing marriage fraud by the U.S. Government.  Ms. Romero is accused of paying her husband to marry her so that she could become a permanent resident in the United States.  Ms. Romero was brought to the attention of U.S. authorities when a former boyfriend of hers told them.

The second episode involves a New York City Immigration officer who pleaded guilty to coercing a foreign national to perform sexual acts on him.   The USCIS officer was responsible for determining the eligibility of foreign nationals for family green cards.   The USCIS officer threatened her with a denial of her green card application and the deporting of her family members.

]]> http://www.k1k3visalawyer.com/immigration-and-marriage-fraud/feed/ 91