What Constitutes a Marriage of Convenience?
If you are a nonresident foreign national considering applying for American citizenship, you may have heard that you can receive your green card and permanent resident status in as little as two years by simply marrying an American citizen. There are some things to consider before you attempt this route. The United States Customs and Immigration Service looks closely at marriages between American citizens and foreign nationals where citizenship by the foreign national is sought. There are specific regulations which will determine whether or not you have entered into a marriage of convenience, which is a marriage intended for the sole purpose of obtaining citizenship. You will want to make sure that you do not fall under this category.
