
U.S. authorities are warning immigrants against marrying solely for immigration benefits, emphasizing that such fraudulent marriages are a crime punishable by deportation, arrest, and fines. The marriage-based immigration process, which can lead to green cards and citizenship, requires a bona fide intent to establish a life together, not just to obtain immigration advantages. The Trump administration has specifically targeted individuals who engage in sham marriages to secure green card benefits.
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