Understanding Immigration Law
A very popular way to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. is by marrying a American citizen. application. A foreign born spouse of an American qualifies for this method from their marriage to their U.S. citizen spouse. all they have to do is file the proper application. A spouse is different from a family member and are classified as an "immediate relative" and therefore do not have to wait for a permanent resident card.
Obtaining a permanent resident card from their marriage does not have any negative implications. The penalties vary from from economical loss of filing fees and a substantial processing delays to removal proceedings, and in certain instances, criminal prosecution for persons whose marriage is fraudulent. Knowing this, it is crucial to diligently complete your application with the utmost care.
: 1.) Your marriage needs to be true : The marriage with you and your spouse must be authentic and done solely for love. Otherwise, it will be considered marriage fraud which is a federal crime and each spouse is could be subject imprisonment of five years and a $250,000 fine. The foreign-born spouse will most probably be deported and cannot come into the U.S. for a period of ten years.
I want to thank you for all the hard work, lengthy paper preparation, and moreover the
patience in dealing with the embassy. I know the embassy has not always been exactly
"customer-friendly" so big high fives for all the help.
