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USCIS has clarified valid marriage requirements for US immigration benefits for Nigerians and others wishing to emigratePolygamous and proxy marriages face scrutiny under US immigration law, with stiff penaltiesApplicants must prove genuine relationships to avoid immigration pitfalls and visa denials
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Marriage to a United States citizen does not automatically guarantee eligibility for a green card or other immigration benefits, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified.
Under US immigration law, the agency evaluates whether a marriage is legally valid before approving immigration petitions.
Donald Trump-led government lists 5 marriages not eligible for immigration. Credit: NovatisSource: Twitter
While a valid marriage certificate is often the starting point, USCIS says some relationships will not be recognised for immigration purposes, even if they are considered lawful in the country or jurisdiction where the marriage took place.
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