Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986

Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a three-year conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and their sons and daughters. Subjects such aliens to exclusion if the Attorney General determines within such three-year period that: (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 and speak a common language in order to receive a "K" (fiance) visa.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 11 November 1986

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 29 September 1986

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 26 September 1986

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 November 1985

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