US immigration officials have made it clear that getting a green card through marriage will now face stricter checks than ever before. From August 1, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has put new rules in place to make sure only genuine couples get approved.
Under these updated guidelines, couples must share strong proof that their marriage is real. This includes wedding day and post-wedding photos, joint bank accounts, shared bills, or property documents. On top of that, applicants must now provide affidavits — signed statements from close friends or relatives — confirming that the marriage is not fake.
USCIS will also look deeply into an applicant’s full immigration history. Old visa applications, any previous rejections, and travel records will all be reviewed in detail.
If officers find anything unusual, they can order further checks or even start deportation steps if they suspect fraud.
The new policy makes it clear that just getting a green card is not enough. If a person is later found to be staying in the US without following the law, they can get a Notice to Appear (NTA) which means they must go to court and could be sent back to their home country.
These new measures aim to stop fake marriages and misuse of the system. Immigration lawyers are advising couples to keep clear records and honest paperwork ready to avoid any problems.
With these tighter rules, strong evidence and transparency are more important than ever for anyone hoping to get a US green card through marriage.
