Who Else Thinks Their Spouse Committed Marriage Fraud?

[MzAllen 8]

Just wondering how many people were "duped" into thinking they were in a actual relationship, just to find out shortly afterwards you were not....and were essentially used for a green card.

There is a possibility of preventing this from happening to anyone else....if we brainstorm and work together!!!!

Naysayers, please keep in mind that we petitioners spent considerable amounts spent time, energy and money, so be kind. And finally, any negativity is not appreciated here. If you haven't been in our shoes...how would you even know how we feel????

Edited February 23, 2021 by MzAllen
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[Pinkrlion 2,715]

My friend that is a lawyer says that it is more common when you marry within 1 year of meeting in person, met online and  immediately start sending money and buying gifts, does not introduce you to family and friends, among others.  

[MzAllen 8]

That makes perfect sense, I fell for the love bombing and actually met my husband's family...

Can you ask her if she'd be interested in filing a mandamus action or class action lawsuit or give her my information please?

Thanks for your response

[Crazy Cat 41,781]

6 minutes ago, MzAllen said:

That makes perfect sense, I fell for the love bombing and actually met my husband's family...

Can you ask her if she'd be interested in filing a mandamus action or class action lawsuit or give her my information please?

Thanks for your response

Whom do you plan to sue?  

Edited February 23, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Pinkrlion 2,715]

12 minutes ago, MzAllen said:

That makes perfect sense, I fell for the love bombing and actually met my husband's family...

Can you ask her if she'd be interested in filing a mandamus action or class action lawsuit or give her my information please?

Thanks for your response

She said No, she is not going to do that.  I would suggest you looking for an attorney that will do that for you.  

Edited February 23, 2021 by Pinkrlion

[aaron2020 11,651]

It's impossible to prevent this type of fraud.

The petitioners are in the best position to protect themselves since they are asserting that the relationship is real.  If they rush after meeting once or whatever, it's on them

 

A mandamus for what?  What would you like the US government to do?  

Class action?  Not going to happen.  

Sorry that you got scammed.  Realize that you are angry.  If the US government had denied your case or caused delay, you would've have been up in arms.  

You are in the best position to protect yourself.  Be aware of this type of fraud.  Don't rush into marriage and bringing them over.

[Crazy Cat 41,781]

Class action lawsuit?  Exactly whom will you sue????  By the time a spouse has entered the US, the petitioner has already provided a lot of evidence that there was no fraud.....

Edited February 23, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Dashinka 24,470]

I am sure there is some fraud going on and people are being deceived, but the difficult part is having concrete evidence of this happening rather than a suspicion.  The USC for a spousal or fiancé visa is complicit in the entire process signing documents, etc., to bring their loved one(s) here, so any evidence of potential fraud has to be rock solid and possibly also show how the USC was deceived.

[Crazy Cat 41,781]

40 minutes ago, MzAllen said:

Just wondering how many people were "duped" into thinking they were in a actual relationship, just to find out shortly afterwards you were not....and were essentially used for a green card.

Shortly after.....  the relationship started?  the marriage? the visa was issued?  

[Lemonslice 4,830]

I feel my American husband used me to get access to socialized medicine and Mediterranean weather in his retirement years. 

 

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It's always sad when someone is not honest in a relationship, but it's in no way exclusive to international relationships (distance and rushing to get together can mask flaws though). 

 

Due diligence is something that ultimately falls on each of us.  I'm not sure you'd really want the government to judge your relationships more than they already do; if they did, some might end up with a sentence of being single forever.

 

Best of luck feeling better soon. 

[SalishSea 17,791]

1 hour ago, MzAllen said:

That makes perfect sense, I fell for the love bombing and actually met my husband's family...

Can you ask her if she'd be interested in filing a mandamus action or class action lawsuit or give her my information please?

Thanks for your response

LOL mandamus or class action for what?  To prevent the US government from allowing people to bring over spouses they thought were legit, but turned out not to be?

[JeanneAdil 6,488]

This is what USCIS says about this type of fraud

as both of you are responsible

 

https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Document/2016/marriageFraudBrochure.pdf

 

Penalties An individual will be charged with marriage fraud if they entered into a marriage for the purpose of evading U.S. immigration law. This felony offense carries a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to $250,000, and applies to both foreign nationals and U.S. citizens who perpetrate this crime.

 

The Department of State warns all US citizens of marriage fraud and therefore protects the government and us ,  if we listen

[Adventine 3,196]

Sorry that your marriage didn't work out and that you are in pain.

 

You know, my fiancé and I were worried about scams too. On both sides. It isn't always the US citizen who gets taken advantage of. We solved it by spending as much time as we could in person. 

 

As bitter and difficult as this situation is, it hopefully serves as a cautionary tale not to rush into marriage. 

 

I hope you find peace and healing soon.

[JeanneAdil 6,488]

1 hour ago, Adventine said:

Sorry that your marriage didn't work out and that you are in pain.

 

You know, my fiancé and I were worried about scams too. On both sides. It isn't always the US citizen who gets taken advantage of. We solved it by spending as much time as we could in person. 

 

As bitter and difficult as this situation is, it hopefully serves as a cautionary tale not to rush into marriage. 

 

I hope you find peace and healing.

well said

[angelbrown 195]

4 hours ago, MzAllen said:

That makes perfect sense, I fell for the love bombing and actually met my husband's family...

Can you ask her if she'd be interested in filing a mandamus action or class action lawsuit or give her my information please?

Thanks for your response

Sometimes the family is in on it for the greater good of the family.
 

What makes you think you were duped? Could it be that it just did not work out? I’m just asking because on the flip side people don’t realize the strain of someone uprooting and relocating their life to a foreign land. And sometimes foreigners have an unrealistic view because the American dream is often something they see on tv. So when those 2 things clash with real life, all the lovey dovey feelings you had when visiting goes out the window. 

 

What stage are you in? You don’t have a timeline completed. What would the class action be for? There’s really nothing you can do unless you have solid proof. Hearsay and speculation won’t cut it with USCIS. It may be best to let the process run its course so you can be off the hook for the 864. Best of luck to you.