Fake marriage? Sham marriage? Fraudulent union? How to prove your marriage is real when applying for a marriage-based green card

When applying for a marriage green card, proving the authenticity of the marital relationship is crucial. The USCIS has a much stricter scrutiny of marital authenticity. Applicants may sometimes be challenged by the USCIS due to various circumstances. Today, we are going to give you an overview of how toProof of the authenticity of the marital relationshipas well asWhat evidence to prepareThe

01 Proof of the authenticity of the marital relationship

Prove the authenticity of the marriage relationship by providing the necessary official documents, evidence of living together and evidence of financial transactions and social interactions. At the same time.coerceEnsure the authenticity and accuracy of all evidence(math.) genusAny falsified or false evidence may result in the rejection of the application or face legal consequences.

Organize and submit your evidence in an organized manner to ensure that the USCIS gets a clear picture of your marital relationship and your life together, here is a list of specific documents.

02 Evidence to be prepared

1. Prove that the two live together

Spouses need to live together and reside together, and documents of all kinds need to show that the two people have a common home address.

Supporting material:

• Common mortgage or lease documents
• Utility or other bills (showing both names)
• Property deeds (showing the names of both parties and the same address)
• an insurance policy
• Common bank statements
• Letters from family members, friends and employers
• medical record

*If the applicant is temporarily separated from his/her significant other for some reason such as work. The temporary nature can be emphasized in the application, compelled by work or medical reasons, etc.

2. People around them are aware of the marital relationship between two people

It is necessary to show to the immigration authorities that one's parents and other relatives are aware of the marriage.

Supporting material:

• group photo
• certification letter
• Hotel bill receipts

3.Two people need to have joint property

Supporting material:

• Joint bank account statement (showing both names)
• Mortgages or loan documents for which payment is jointly responsible
• Title or deed to jointly owned real estate license or vehicle
• Common credit card
• Joint medical insurance, automobile insurance, life insurance with spouse as beneficiary
• Records of joint tax returns

4.Proof that you're raising your children together.

Supporting material:

• Children's birth certificates
• Adoption Certificate
• School or medical records
• Pregnancy slip or certificate of fertility treatment
• Family Activity Photos

 * If there are no children yet, joint property and conjugal relations need to be proved.

5. Other evidence

Marriages also do sweet romantic or meaningful things, and this evidence can be further proof of the authenticity and depth of the relationship.

Supporting material:

• Vacation trip itinerary for two people together
• Phone calls or chat logs of regular exchanges
• Wedding photos and celebrations with family
• Record of exchange of gifts
• Records of parties, anniversary outings and meals
• Letters, e-mails or cards sent to each other

03 an interview   

During the application process, the USCIS may require the applicant and the beneficiary to attend an interview. The interview is an important part of assessing the authenticity of the marital relationship. It is therefore necessary to be well prepared to ensure that you are able to answer the interviewer's questions honestly and confidently.

Possible questions::

• How they met
• Daily family arrangements
• Details of life
• Knowledge of each other's families
• Planning for the future
• Whether the spouse has a birthmark
• Habits of spouses

*If two spouses give different answers to the same question, there is some risk.

In conclusion, proving the authenticity of the marital relationship requires the submission of multiple pieces of evidence and preparation for the interview. By fully preparing and submitting strong evidence, applicants can be more confident in responding to the USCIS scrutiny and successfully obtaining a marriage green card.