The New York Times recently ran an article about a couple that has been married for over seventeen years, but who have been unable to demonstrate to USCIS that their marriage is legitimate and wasn’t solely for immigration purposes. Think about that for a second – if someone married another for immigration purposes only, why would they stay together for 17 years!
The article highlights that the couple’s problem partly stem from inconsistencies in their answers to marriage questions. For example, the immigration agency thought it was inconsistent that when asked how much their rent was, one spouse said about $700 and the other said $677. Another example is that the couple couldn’t remember what each other wore at their wedding ceremony in 1993!
Lets hope that the immigration agency comes to its senses and finally approves this poor couple’s case. If you are seeking an immigration benefit based upon your marriage to a U.S. Citizen, please do not hesitate to contact a NYC immigration attorney.