A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to deter immigration-related marriage fraud and other immigration fraud.

Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a one-year conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and their sons and daughters. Subjects such aliens to exclusion if the Attorney General determines that within such one-year period: (1) the marriage was entered into to procure the alien's admission into the United States, or such marriage has been terminated; (2) consideration was paid to secure such marriage; or (3) the parties have not maintained a bona fide marital relationship. Establishes a criminal penalty for marriage fraud. Prohibits status adjustment during such conditional permanent resident period. Requires a couple to have previously met in person in order to receive a "K" (ifance) visa.

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 26 September 1986

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 April 1986

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