Husband left, I knew about previous relationships with foreign women

[carebearh707 6]

Hello. I married a Moroccan who came on a k1 visa. He had relationships with other foreign women before he came to the US for me. I truly loved him and did not think he was using me but yes, I was stupid and was left days after he got his 2 year green card. Now I have to report him for fraud but I am worried I will get in trouble for knowing about these previous relationships. Can anyone advise me? I had good intentions for our marriage and proof for it. Or should I just not mention his relationships at the infopass meeting if not asked?

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

You won't be held responsible for his actions. A lot of people have previously dated other foreigners. You believed it was a legitimate relationship, you went through the process for the K-1, the embassy believed it...Not your fault that he is the one who was lying...

 

[geowrian 22,337]

No, you won't get in trouble. However, if you do ever petition for another fiance or spouse in the future, your case may be looked at with additional scrutiny.

Edited April 10, 2017 by geowrian

[carebearh707 6]

Thank you for the replies. In my timeline of our relationship I have to bring to the infopass should I include my knowledge of these other American women or should I keep it out unless questioned about it?

[Villanelle 4,121]

In my honest opinion,  you shouldnt go to infopass. You dont have a case for fraud based on what you posted. Just like you knew unpleasant stuff but went through with the marriage/continued the relationship with good faith intentions- the same can be said for him. He could have had other relationships but still good faith intent with you. 

[carebearh707 6]

52 minutes ago, Damara said:

In my honest opinion,  you shouldnt go to infopass. You dont have a case for fraud based on what you posted. Just like you knew unpleasant stuff but went through with the marriage/continued the relationship with good faith intentions- the same can be said for him. He could have had other relationships but still good faith intent with you. 

Maybe some more specific info might help. He has had 3 other American women, and applied for a visa for another western women to go to their country but was denied for financial reasons. He ended the relationship with her immediately after that and started talking to me. He left 2 days after receiving his green card and I have documentation from a marriage counselor saying that he wasn't invested in the relationship. I also have proof of him trying to meet those previous American women during our marriage. Do you still think it isn't fraud? It's also a high fraud country. I already have an appointment set up with infopass, which the customer service representative for USCIS suggested, but just wonder if I should leave the knowledge of the women out of it or to include it.

Edited April 11, 2017 by carebearh707

[QueenComley 295]

Other than producing emails, letters, texts etc of him stating that he used you to obtain a green card I don't see where the proof is. Neither will immigration. The best advise would be to move on. When he gets to the ROC stage he will be unsuccessful unless he can prove he entered the marriage in good faith. That's when you get to see him squirm ;-)

[Boiler 44,853]

You do not seem to have any evidence of fraud.

[sparkles_ 456]

Being a cheater doesn't mean he is a scammer. He just cheated on you left and right, which is hurtful but won't allow you to try and bring reports of fraud against him. Unless you have screen shots of those messages where he says something like "I only was marrying her to get to America, I used her, etc." A therapist's words don't mean a thing to USCIS, his actions before meeting you don't mean a thing to USCIS because rebound relationships happen. I would only point out at the infopass when he left in context to the GC date.

 

You are best to let USCIS know the marriage ended and then move on with your life besides this.

Edited April 11, 2017 by sparkles_

[controlla 104]

He's gone for now. But he'll be back when its time for ROC. Don't sign any forms. Stay strong.

[carebearh707 6]

Thank you all for the responses. Not to beat a dead horse, but you guys really don't think it all sounds suspicious? People in real life have all been shocked and really think it's crazy and a bunch of red flags. Also the fact that he has had so many relationships with western women and none with Moroccans.

[geowrian 22,337]

5 minutes ago, carebearh707 said:

Thank you all for the responses. Not to beat a dead horse, but you guys really don't think it all sounds suspicious? People in real life have all been shocked and really think it's crazy and a bunch of red flags. Also the fact that he has had so many relationships with western women and none with Moroccans.

Suspicious? Sure. But that's not sufficient evidence to take any action by USCIS. Report what you do know and the rest is in their hands, especially once ROC comes up.

[Boiler 44,853]

Many U.S. citizens befriend Moroccans through Internet dating and social networking sites and these relationships often lead to marriage or engagement. While many of the marriages between U.S. citizens and Moroccans are successful, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca warns against marriage fraud. It is not uncommon for foreign nationals to enter into marriages with U.S. citizens solely for immigration purposes. Relationships developed via correspondence, particularly those begun on the Internet, are especially susceptible to manipulation. Often, the marriages end in divorce in the United States when the foreign national acquires legal permanent residence (“green card”) or U.S. citizenship. In some cases, the new U.S. citizen or permanent resident then remarries a wife he had divorced around the same time as he had entered into a relationship with the sponsoring U.S. citizen.

Some of the signs that an Internet contact may be developing a relationship with a U.S. citizen in order to obtain an immigrant visa through marriage are:

• Declarations of love within days or weeks of the initial contact;
• Proposals or discussions of marriage soon after initial contact;
• Requests to the U.S. citizen to visit the foreign national’s home country soon after the declaration of love or proposal;
• Responses to messages from the U.S. citizen friend are along the lines “I love you/Sorry I missed your call,” or similarly one-sided conversations;
• Once engaged, married, or an immigrant visa petition is filed, suddenly starts missing scheduled appointments to chat or call.

While chat rooms, dating, and social networking sites can be ways to make friends across international borders, the U.S. government urges U.S. citizens who meet foreign nationals on the Internet to keep in mind the signs noted above. Entering into a marriage contract for the principal purpose of facilitating immigration to the United States for an alien is against U.S. law and can result in serious penalties, including fines and imprisonment for the U.S. citizen and the foreign national involved.

 

https://ma.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/internet-romance-marriage-fraud/

[carebearh707 6]

Oh, also! I forgot. He lied under oath for his interview in Morroco and I can tell you exactly which questions. And...I have messages from the other 3 americans saying he pressured them for money and marriage.

[JFH 12,189]

7 hours ago, carebearh707 said:

Thank you all for the responses. Not to beat a dead horse, but you guys really don't think it all sounds suspicious? People in real life have all been shocked and really think it's crazy and a bunch of red flags. Also the fact that he has had so many relationships with western women and none with Moroccans.

Well you certainly didn't think there was anything suspicious or fraudulent. You married him after all, despite his past. So you were comfortable enough about it all. Why would you expect anyone else to find it suspicious?