Have you, or someone you know, ever been asked to get married to help a friend get a “Green Card” or permanent residency status in the United States? This is called a “sham marriage” and there are many serious consequences for being involved in a scheme to defraud the Federal Government. Join me for a discussion with immigration attorney Kathryn Karam from Karam Immigration Law in Houston, TX for the straight story about what sorts of life changing results can happen from taking part in a sham marriage, and, several examples of why this is not a fast track solution to legal status.
Some of the topics we discuss include:
• Deportation
• Criminal penalties
• Illegal entry to the US
• Shocking examples of sham marriages
• Employer liability for employing illegal immigrants
• The importance of being truthful with your attorney
• Immigration service interviews and background checks
Nothing here is legal advice.