Determining Whether Previous Marriage was Bona Fide
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Consequences of Marriage Fraud
This article explains the consequences of marriage fraud. Sham marriage consequences are severe, and this is why it is never prudent to engage in marriage fraud
Coronavirus Travel Restrictions on Noncitizens Who Were Recently Physically Present in India
President Joe Biden restricted entry of persons who were physically present in India within 14 days prior to their entry or attempted entry. What are exceptions.
Matter of Rehman, 27 I&N Dec. 124 (BIA 2017): Analysis of Delayed Birth Certificates in Family Immigrant Visa Petitions
Matter of Rehman: the Board considered how delayed birth certificates may be considered in the context of an immigrant visa petitioner for a sibling beneficiary.
USCIS Suspends Biometrics Collection for Certain Form I-539 Applications For Two Years
The USCIS is suspending the biometrics collection requirement for most I-539 applicants in the H4, L2, E1, E2, and E3 categories for two years.
DHS Implements International Entrepreneur Rule With Plans to Remove it in Near Future
The DHS has implemented the International Entrepreneur Rule, which provides for an entrepreneur parole program. However, it is expected to be removed soon.
U.S. Mission in Russia No Longer Processing Non-Diplomatic Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is reducing consular services due to staff reductions mandated by the Russian Government.
USCIS Withdraws Proposed Rule on Biometrics Expansion
The DHS withdrew a proposed rule that would have expanded the biometrics collection requirements in immigration applications.
Matter of Christos, Inc., 26 I&N Dec. 537 (AAO 2015): Analysis of Elements of Marriage Fraud Bar
The AAO held in a published decision that submitting fraudulent documents for a fictitious marriage does not necessarily trigger the 204(c) marriage fraud bar
Matter of Laureano, 19 I&N Dec. 1 (BIA 1983): Establishing a Bona Fide Marriage
Matter of Laureano: as per BIA, a bona fide marriage versus a sham marriage, is where the parties intended to establish a life together at the time of marriage.
