What does US immigration see as signs of marriage fraud?

Is not having a ring a sign of marriage fraud?How about elopement?


Age differences? What exactly sets the light bulb off to the USCIS that a marriage is fake? I have a real marriage in my eyes but don't want to create any signs that may be misinterpreted at the interview.





KandiceWhat does US immigration see as signs of marriage fraud?
Immigration is looking for everyday things you would expect from a married couple, and that is NOT easy to fake... things that come naturally when you live your lives together. As long as you are really married you shoudn't have a problem. Not having a wedding ring may look a little fishy, unless it is a cultural things. Many people elope, and many couple have age difference, my parents are 10 years apart and have been happily married for 30 + years. But there are things a true couple knows about each other. For example, if they ask each of you which side of the bed you sleep on and you both say the right, well that's not really possible. I have heard of them checking your key chains to see that you both have the same house key. They may ask things like what day is the trash picked up at your house, do you have cable, who it the provider, what time do you each leave for work etc... just little things that people who live together automatically know about each other. If you are worried that certain things about your relationship may 'set off the light bulb' then be prepared with an answer when they ask you about it. Why did you elope? Money, family problems, you are spontaneous????? only you know the answers! As long as you are in a real marriage they will be able to tell :) Just relax, the interview is really pretty simple once you go through it..... mine only last about 15 mins and was VERY simple.What does US immigration see as signs of marriage fraud?
Only certain cultures use rings as a sign of marriage (mostly western cultures). Not having a ring does not mean you you do not have a marriage. My wife did not want a wedding ring as she considered it a waste of money (she later changed her mind but wanted silver as they are less expensive) and in her culture it was not required.


';Lack of a ring is seriously suspicious -- it is such a deeply held tradition that lack of a ring makes anyone suspicious!'; NOT TRUE! In most Eastern cultures a ring is something new and is only an option!


My wife and I had no ring (as stated above). We are 10 years apart in age. We got married just before OPT was up and she had to leave the country. We have been married 26 years now so ...


How people interact, and knowing things about the other person. My wife sleeps on my right, her toothbrush is yellow (mine is blue), things like that you should know. Also meeting the family is something they might look at but it's not a deal breaker. Although they may want to know why.


Good Luck!
The most important signs are in the ways the two people interact, their shared interests, how they treat each other, how well they know each other. Do you treat each other with respect and caring? Do you share common interests and activities, e.g. both like to ski or opera fans or...? Do you work effectively together to build your home and relationship? Have similar aims in life and goals for your future together?





Plenty of other things can trigger a fraud investigation or make officials suspicious. Someone out-of-status or upcoming visa expiration might be in a rush to hook a spouse just to try to stay -- a hasty marriage in light of immigration situations is definitely suspicious. Meeting online or in chat rooms or through ';Cherry Blossoms'; is definitely suspicious since con artists prey on people through these media. Lack of a ring is seriously suspicious -- it is such a deeply held tradition that lack of a ring makes anyone suspicious!





If your marriage is real, your love for each other genuine, outward stuff doesn't matter anywhere near as much as the way you treat each other.
I'm sure when you go to the interview, they have cameras in the waiting area to observe the way you treat each other. Body language says alot, especially if you are touching each other or holding his hand. I think you should keep in mind that they are watching you before you even see them.