Legal Opinion
LAUREANO
Board of Immigration Appeals
Decided July 1, 1983No. ID 2951PublishedCited by 81 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Interim Decision #2951 MATTER OF LAUREANO In Visa Petition Proceedings A-22685166 Decided by Board December 12, 1983 (1) A marriage entered into for the primary purpose of circumventing the immigra- tion laws, commonly referred to as a fraudulent or sham marriage, is not recog- nized for the purpose of obtaining immigration benefits. (2) In determining whether a marriage is fraudulent for immigration purposes, the conduct of the parties after the marriage is relevant as to their intent at the time of marriage; evidence to establish intent may take many forms, including, but not limited to,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- PHILLISBoard of Immigration Appeals · 1975
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