Immigration Marriage Fraud

Where do you go if you are a victim?

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:02:46 -0400

Depends on your country. In the U.S., the first place to go is see an attorney lol. After that, it’s off to the local USCIS and ICE offices to forward your evidence.

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Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:29:46 -0400

what can I do if I feel my wife of six years has set me up for marriage just to get her papers so she can stay here for her daughter witch is a US citizen. I have been told by her on a couple of ocasions during a disagreements that she only wanted her papers ...HELP I need some kind of direction to take

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:47:04 -0400

Hello. If it’s been 6 years, one can only assume your petition must have already gone through and your spouse should have her legal status. Not much you can do. However, if you believe you have enough evidence to prove fraud, you may have a case. Contact an attorney, and you could also compile any evidence and bring it to ICE. - IMF

ive been married for 6 years my husband has been in the states for one year he left me after 3 months i havent seen him and he hasnt talk to me he was staying with the female sponcer that he fail to mention he had 2 children by in jamaica after he left she stop answer her phone what can i do

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:56:51 -0400

You should get your paperwork together and make a report to ICE. You can appear in person and make your report. Your husband is committing crime, and you should report him to the proper authorities. If you can afford an attorney, get one! - IMF

My husband is clearly engaging in marrigae fraud, id theft and fraud. He said after our initial interview he was not going to live with me but stay with his Nigerian wife who is here illegal with four children. I sent a letter to USCIS and nothing was done. He then sent in a fraudent application a year later claiming to be living at my home and false affidavits and one from a woman I never met fake supporting documents of bills we supposedly had together and got it approved. What can I do?

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:54:02 -0400

Hello. Sounds like you have a good case. I would immediately contact an attorney who can assist you with the process. You should also get a jump on compiling any and all evidence that may pertain to your case against him. I would also suggest making reports of the fraud to your local police dept. When you compile all the evidence, you should go online and make an appointment to appear IN PERSON at your local ICE office and give them the evidence in hand. This will help your case tremendously. - IMF

remarriage of my husband in america

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:50:56 -0400

My husband ,left india in year 2002,for further studies,after that he did’nt came back after that,niether he is providing any financial support,to me.I am in deep trouble,I have two kids from him.He communicate via emails,only and doesn’t provide any address in US.I have doubt that he has got married again in US ,to get green card.Please suggest me what action I can take against him,and how I can find out that he has got married again.He has not given divorce to me.

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Hi. You should contact an attorney in your area who can assist you. You can also contact your state’s immigration authority for info on your husband. But an attorney will be able to help you with correspondence to the U.S. about the whereabouts of your husband. - IMF

I married my friend whom i fell in love with , but it did not work out. During the process I filed a petition on his behalf and he received a temporary greencard. However when we went for the second inteview we were separated and I was told by the immigration officer that they received a letter that the marriage was fraudulent. During the marriage my spouse and I separated and he was living in another state with another woman. I knew but I still proceeded to assist him. my petiition is withd

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:47:54 -0400

Looks like your mess was cut off. From what I can tell, your best bet is to get in contact with an immigration attorney who can properly assist you with your case. - IMF

my husband is on a conditional green card and i suspect he is using me and our marriage solely for permanent resident status here in the US. He has repeatedly abused me physically and refuses to split financial obligations fairly... I want a divorce but I don't know how to go about filing for divorce and also deal with USCIS about removing support from his papers. The last time he physically abused me, i called cops and he began to smack himself in the face to avoid an assault charge.

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:26:19 -0400

Hello. First off, you are in a serious situation and need to take immediate steps to protect yourself from abuse. Abuse is unacceptable. You should first file for a retraining order, then contact your local domestic violence shelter, as well as contact an attorney. I was personally married to someone who used me for a green card, and I can say with 100% certainly that some people are willing to do anything to keep their life here in the U.S. You should remove yourself from this situation immediately if you have been abused and fear for you safety. Contact your family as well. You also need to start to compile evidence against your spouse to prove your case for immigration marriage fraud. I stress again that you need to file reports about abuse and also get a restraining order because these are meaningful things in an annulment/divorce proceeding and are pertinent to your case. You must take careful steps to protect yourself and compile evidence. Make copies of EVERYTHING. You then will need to make an appointment online so you can visit your state’s local ICE office to bring ALL of your evidence, and make your report IN PERSON. Remember, go to the ICE office IN PERSON and make a report! Those who do not heed this advice and protect themselves FIRST, then compile all evidence and bring it to ICE in person, have a much less chance of getting help! - IMF

is the 18663472423 just for giving a tip for deporting someone?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:19:30 -0400

Yes, that is the ICE hotline for reporting illegal aliens/activity, etc.

Las Vegas Marriage Fraud

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:17:56 -0400

How and where do I report marriage fraud in Las Vegas, Nevada? I reported to ICE and DHS but nothing happened. Jay ———- married his cousin Maria ————- who works at MGM Grand in 2009 so that he would become citizen in exchange of money. The woman has another husband and they have a kid. How would the fraud and immorality be stopped?

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If you already provide a report and evidence to your local immigration authorities, there is nothing further you can do. You took the step to report it, it is up to the authorities to act. My advice is you let it go. If you would like to provide more evidence to ICE and file a follow-up report, you should do so IN PERSON. Bring any evidence you have with you. You will have to make an appointment online, then appear in person. - IMF

An Iranian-Canadian lady went to Iran and arranged a fake marriage of her daughter that was a...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:13:44 -0400

An Iranian-Canadian lady went to Iran and arranged a fake marriage of her daughter that was a Canadian citizen with her first cousin (Her sister’s son). She applied for him to come to Canada having a Canadian wife. He was approved and came to Canada. She got paid $15,000. He came to Canada as an immigrant and they went their ways without ever being married. Practically this was an arranged marriage for immigration purposes. This lady is in the business of bringing immigrants to Canada? I would like to know if this case goes to court who is to be charged? In a dispute that has nothing to do with this matter lady threatened the boy that she will go to the police and deport the boy.

Thanks

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Sounds like you have enough information to create a timeline of events and compile enough evidence to turn in to your local immigration authorities. I recommend you do so and file a report. It’s all you can do. - IMF

My Brother in Law's wife just came from another country about a month ago and just left the house with out my bil's knowledge and went to live with an uncle. What can be done about this? We did not see this coming and did not think this could happen.

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:28:00 -0500

Hi. It’s hard to tell without knowing the immigrant spouse’s status. But if this seems like a blatant abandonment of the marriage, then I would work hard to file for annulment asap. If annulment if out of the question, a divorce will suffice. Your BIL should also refer to USCIS & ICE about the situation. Lawyer-up fast, compile evidence, and if it turns out to be abandonment/fraud, then turn in your evidence to ICE, directly in-hand, terminate the marriage, and move on. It’s NOT a hill to die on. ATTACHMENT is the real bringer of pain. Remove attachment and emotion from the game, and PROTECT YOURSELF.

right now getting divorce, but I'm victom marriage fraud and my wife lie to say abuse and I never hurt her need help anulment and deportation answers

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:09:18 -0500

Hello. First thing you need to do…..PROTECT YOURSELF! We tell this to victims all the time, and unfortunately many don’t listen. Please start by distancing yourself from your immigrant spouse the best you can. Make a detailed police report about your current situation and have the police place it on file. Then, move out, move away, whatever. Move wherever you gotta go to get AWAY from your spouse. An immigrant determined to achieve residency/citizenship in America will stop at NOTHING to achieve that goal. Don’t pretend like everything is ok and get hooked in to some trap. DISTANCE YOURSELF, NO CONTACT. Then call a good attorney, if you can afford it. Thirdly, compile any and all evidence you may have supporting your suspicions of immigration marriage fraud. If you havent been married long and your spouse is still doing her paperwork, you can call USCIS and inquire about removing your support of your spouses papers. You can withdraw your petition for immigrant spouse. But get all your evidence together, and make an appointment to go IN PERSON to your local ICE office in your State and bring them your folder of evidence and give it to them IN PERSON. If you miss one step, if you slip up one time, it can get really scary and serious for you. You must protect yourself, and resist the urge to fall in to any traps that may incriminate you in the process. Be safe, and gather your evidence. Make the phone calls. - IMF

Turn illegals in to ICE: 1-866-DHS-2-ICE

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:24:03 -0500

Turn illegals in to ICE: 1-866-DHS-2-ICE

#1 Immigration Marriage Fraud help & support web site.

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:16:22 -0500

#1 Immigration Marriage Fraud help & support web site.

Permission

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:06:43 -0500

We get lots of emails on “permission”, regarding what a petitioner can do for their immigrant spouse. However, a lot of the emails and questions seem to be from those inquiring about how they can prevent their spouse from succeeding in their quest for citizenship if the marriage ends. “How far can they go without my permissions?”

This is a disturbing but frequent circumstance of immigration marriages. If you feel a sense of “authority” over your immigrant spouse, and a “duty” to prevent them from their goals if the marriage ends bitterly, then you should seriously consider the option to avoid a legally binding contract, altogether.

It is all too often that humans forget that marriage is more than a commitment, it IS indeed a lawful, legally binding contract between 2 parties. And if you’re marrying someone because you feel a sense of power over them and their destiny, we thoroughly advise you to reconsider your thought process and try to fully understand the potential consequences and repercussions of your actions.

If you promise a human being a better life, and then marry them, please don’t forget that if the marriage goes south. We should all be more responsible for our own decision making and actions.

I am an American citizen living abroad for many years, met my fiance 4 yrs ago, plan to marry soon and stay abroad for a while. My question is when we get married, if he decides he wants to get his green card and move to the U.S. can he do it without my permission?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:12:08 -0500

Hello. My question for you, first off, is…if you’re worried about that now, is this really someone you should be MARRYING? Figure that out, then please come back. Thank you.

Can a person getting married to an immigrant write up a prenuptial agreement protecting them from marriage fraud?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:31:06 -0500

Hello. Sure, you can have a pre-nup. You should always consult with a good attorney when attempting a pre-nup. But yes, you can have one. The only question is, will the other party sign it?

Immigration enforcement program to be shut down

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:14:39 -0500

Immigration enforcement program to be shut down:

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is starting to shut down a program that deputized local police officers to act as immigration agents.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have trained local officers around the country to act as their agencies’ immigration officers. Working either in jails or in the field, the officers can check the immigration status of suspects and place immigration holds on them.

The program, known as 287(g), reached its peak underPresident George W. Bush, when 60 local agencies signed contracts with ICE to implement it. But that trend slowed significantly under President Obama— only eight agencies have signed up since he took office, and none has done so since August 2010.

Marriage Fraud

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:12:08 -0500

My sister in law wedded my brother (arrange marriage). until she got her green card and then passport the it was a happy wedding and she had no complaints whatsoever and everything is perfect. Now there is a child too who is 2 years old. Ever since she got her U.S passport she has changed and the marriage is a failure according to her. 1st she tried to run away to Spain when the baby was 1 year old but somehow came back because of her parents presure. Recently she is unahappy again and even now have affairs in the U.S and outside as well. She doesn’t care about her kid or anything else. What is the best option for us.

it is very unfortunate but true that we were not aware of it.

Her whole family is involved in this sort of immigration fruads. This is their 3 instant: they marry to a person and spend a considerable time with them until they get somthing permanent and then ditch that person and marry with someone after they get their status

Now she has a U.S citizenship: is there anyway we can report it and turn it around I am sure its too late?

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Hello. Sorry to hear of such unfortunate circumstances. This seems like just another example of humans putting material possessions, status, and money above genuine love, care and compassion. Arranged marriages are obsolete, antiquated, and not to mention…..silly. When your mind still operates on an obsolete thought process, you wind up doing things that can find you in dire situations such as this. You can always compile evidence to prove your case and provide it to your local ICE office in your State, but this train seems to have moved on past any consequence. Our best advice to you, as well as everyone else, is to better use your mind, “upgrade your operating system”. In other words, learn to use more brain tissue, and from it, you will become a better human being, thus avoiding such situations as this. - IMF