Marriage Based Cases
Installment Sixty One
Q: My family arranged my marriage, am I still eligible for a marriage based visa so I can migrate to the U.S.?
U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents may petition for their foreign-born spouses to come live with them in the United States. In order to qualify for an immigrant visa based on marriage, the applicant must be able to show that the marriage is legal and legitimate, not solely for immigration purposes. The U.S. Embassy needs to believe a true husband and wife relationship exists. It does not seek to judge your relationship and strives to approve visas for all legitimate applicants that qualify for the visas. There is no prohibition to obtain a visa if the marriage has been arranged or set-up by friends or family.
