Bona Fide Marriage

A marriage that is entered into for the primary purpose of circumventing the immigration laws, referred to as a fraudulent or sham marriage, has not been recognized as enabling an alien spouse to obtain immigration benefits.” Here, the Board quoted from its published decision in  *Matter of McKee, 17 I&N Dec. 332, 333 (BIA 1980).*

Can Question Bona Fides of Marriage During Adjustment

Even if I-130 has already been approved it may still be inquired into at the time of adjustment.

**Matter of Jim Willis KAGUMBAS, 28 I&N Dec. 400 (BIA 2021)**

An Immigration Judge has the authority to inquire into the bona fides of a marriage when considering an application for adjustment of status under section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1255(a) (2018).

MARRIAGE FRAUD

**Matter of Singh, 27 I&N Dec. 598 (BIA 2019)**

Sham marriage case. Marriage fraud. 204c finding.