US Immigration Tightens Green Card Application Rules for Marriages

Washington, D.C.: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new guidelines aimed at enhancing the scrutiny of marriage-based Green Card applications. These changes, which came into effect on August 1, will impose stricter eligibility checks and improve the review process for applicants.
Under the new policy, applicants will be required to provide more robust documentation, including post-marriage photographs, joint financial accounts, and affidavits from friends or relatives attesting to the authenticity of the marriage. Additionally, a detailed review of past immigration history and previous applications will be conducted.
If any suspicious activity is detected, further investigations could be launched, and deportation proceedings might be initiated. Moreover, even if a Green Card is granted, individuals who are found to be ineligible to legally stay in the U.S. may be issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) to appear in court for potential removal proceedings.
These changes aim to deter fraudulent marriage-based immigration applications and ensure that the process remains fair and transparent.