Summary
Immigration attorneys warn that living separately can hurt marriage-based green card applications. Under President Trump's administration, the U.S. is paying closer attention to ensure marriages are genuine when a foreign spouse seeks permanent residency. Couples must show evidence of a real marriage, such as living together, to avoid extra scrutiny.
Key Facts
- Living together is a key factor in proving a genuine marriage for green card applications.
- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) examines if spouses share a home and life.
- Couples living apart may need to provide more evidence explaining their situation.
- Evidence like joint financial responsibilities, shared living spaces, and personal photos can help support the application.
- USCIS looks out for red flags like large age gaps, language differences, and cultural divides.
- Under the Trump administration, the scrutiny for all immigration applications has increased.
- More immigrants with pending applications are being detained during routine appointments.
- The U.S. immigration policy under President Trump includes stringent enforcement and deportation measures.
