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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I bet every single person responding "yes, it is very common" doesn't ACTUALLY know anyone who got married just for a green card. This uninformed nonsense has to stop.

No, it is not common. Yes, it does happen. [/quote]

What makes you think that the PPs don't know anyone IRL? Just because you don't know anyone doesn't mean it's uncommon. I personally know of 2 and I've heard of a few others (close friends of friends or family). I also used to be in a line of work where immigration status was my focus, and there were some couples that I suspected but didn't know for sure.

If you know anything about immigration law--and I'm guessing you don't--there are only so many ways to become a green card holder and many of those options don't apply to most people. [/quote]

I actually do. I'm an immigrant myself. I applied for a green card and citizenship on my own. Spent the last 20 years working in the field.

I spend a lot of time in immigrant communities. But, sure you tangentially heard someone may have done it so your natural conclusion is that the fraud is wide spread. Do YOU know how complicated it is to obtain a green card, especially through marriage? I don't think you do.[/quote]

Where did I say the fraud was wide spread? I also said I personally know of 2 marriages where this happened. I also happen to know exactly how difficult it is to obtain permanent residency through marriage. It's expensive and it takes years. Lots of paperwork. It can also be complicated depending on the circumstances of the individuals involved. I know this because I used to work in that field. That's also why I hold the opinion that I do. Sounds like your experience in your immigration community is different than mine.

I'm not trying to suggest that most immigrants are engaging in fraud--I don't believe that to be true--but I stand by my opinion that marriage fraud is more common than most people think. But compared to the other immigration issues going on, it's the least of the issues.

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