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It is illegal to marry ANYONE for citizenship purposes only. That person could be deported and barred from life from this country and the citizen that married him/her could face hefty fines or prison time.

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yes, it is illegal to marry solely to gain citizenship in most countries

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Entering into a marriage for the sole purpose of gaining citizenship is highly illegal in the United States. This is referred to as Marriage Fraud.

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Is it illegal to marry an illegal immigrant they get their citizenship and then get divorced?

Yes, it is.


How can you stop illegal immigrants marry citizen to obtain their citizenship?

You can't.


Can one marry an illegal and get the person to be legal and when the get dirvoice the citizen marry another illegal and get the person legal?

If you marry an illegal, that person is considered a citizen. But when you divorce that person their citizenship is revoked. STATED BY AUTHOR


Does an illegal alien from guatamala become legal resident or cizen by marrying a US citizen?

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Where can you get information on where you can marry an illegal immigrant?

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, http://www.uscis.gov


If I marry someone from africa can they divorce me after citizenship?

If you are married, they can apply for a divorce.


Is it better to apply for citizenship as a single person and them marry your illegal fiancee or should you marry him and then apply for citizenship as a married person?

yes, apply as a single person that way when you marry your fiance you are an American citizen and it will make it easier to get him a green card.


If you marry someone for a US citizenship do you need to live in the same household with them?

Of course since you are legally married. Unless you are about to divorce then youc an move out. But they don't normally check if you are living together unless you are an illegal alien or someon without US citizenship


If you marry a foreigner to keep her in the country when can there be a divorce?

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Can you marry your mothers sister?

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What is needed to marry a illegal immigrant?

All you need is a marriage license. Please note that does not give them citizenship and they can still be deported.