217542 1323 Sex & Relationships Weddings General Weddings true Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:29:55 -0700 DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sex, relationships, weddings, wedding, marry, married, marrying, greencard, green, card, immigration, immigrate, convenience How To Marry For a Green Card http://www.howcast.com/videos/217542-How-To-Marry-For-a-Green-Card http://www.howcast.com/videos/217542-How-To-Marry-For-a-Green-Card/edit live 1 blairfell http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 3769 84383 666 0 Warning Fraudulent green card marriages are punishable by up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

]]> 84384 667 0 Step Marry an American Find an American to marry. This might be your one true love, a best friend, or someone you pay a lot of money. Just be aware that the process takes about two years, so make sure it’s someone you trust.

]]> 84385 668 0 Tip Get a reputable lawyer to help you navigate the process. Ask for referrals since there are some major swindlers working the immigration market.

]]> 84386 669 0 Step Collect and prepare the documents You will need to collect and prepare a ton of documents for both you and your spouse. You can find the necessary forms at www.uscis.gov, which is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ website.

]]> 84387 670 0 Step Pay your fees When you file your documents, you’ll also need to pay several fees. These will run from $1,000 to about $1,400.

]]> 84388 671 0 Step Get fingerprinted and scanned After you file, immigration officials will contact you to arrange a fingerprinting and biometrics appointment. Biometrics means having an electronic scan of your iris, face, and fingers for identification reasons.

]]> 84389 672 0 Tip Whatever you do, do not leave the country without permission from the USCIS. If you do, you will have to start the process all over.

]]> 84390 673 0 Step Receive permission to work and travel Approximately 90 days after filing, you’ll be given authorization to travel and to work. Nope, this is not your green card.

]]> 84391 674 0 Step Move in together Whether you’re really a couple or not, you’ll still need to prove that you live together. We recommend moving in, since honesty is always the best policy—even when you’re lying.

]]> 84392 675 0 Step Schedule the first interview Anywhere from six to nine months after starting this process, immigration officials will contact you for the dreaded interview.

]]> 84393 676 0 Step Prepare for your interview Prepare for your interview. Compile a photo album of your life with your real or fake spouse. Also bring proof of a joint bank account and any bills in both your names. Practice being interviewed.

]]> 84394 677 0 Step Answer questions During the interview, the agent will look at your photos and ask you questions. Questions can be about anything, and are to make sure you’re marriage is not a fraud.

]]> 84395 678 0 Tip Whatever you do, don’t freak out or get angry—no matter what happens. The agent is watching how you respond.

]]> 84396 679 0 Step Do a second interview Sometimes you will be asked to come in for a second interview. This could mean they doubt the validity of your marriage or there is some other question they have. This interview may be tougher than the first. Be doubly prepared.

]]> 84397 680 0 Step Face the fraud unit If they suspect your marriage is a sham, you will be sent to the fraud unit where you and your spouse will undergo intense questioning. If it’s determined to be fraud, you and your spouse are subject to possible jail time and fines.

]]> 84398 681 0 Step Get a temporary stamp If instead you have a successful round of interviews, and the agent believes your marriage is legit, you’ll be given a stamp that classifies you as a “Conditional Permanent Resident.” This is your temporary green card. The real one will come in the mail in approximately four to eight weeks.

]]> 84399 682 0 Step File Form I-751 Within 90 days of your second anniversary, you will need to file Form I-751 in order to remove the “conditional” status. Once that’s done, you are a now a permanent resident—and, if you’d like, you can now divorce your spouse.

]]> 84400 683 0 Fact A study in the 1980s suggested up to 30% of all green card marriages were fraudulent.

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