Legal Opinion
United States v. Mohamad Abushaar
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided June 6, 1985No. 84-1437PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
SLOVITER, Circuit Judge.
I
FACTS
Mohamad Abushaar, a Syrian citizen who was in the United States on a student visa, took part in a scheme to induce American citizens to marry Syrian aliens in exchange for money so that the Syrians could obtain permanent residence status in the United States. Abushaar married Paula Kiessling, who was paid money and told that she would not have to consummate the marriage nor reside with Abushaar. Abushaar filed an INS application for status as a permanent resident falsely stating that he was residing with his wife.
Abushaar, who was 21 years old…
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3Cited by41 opinions
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