Are Mail-Order Brides Legal?
While arranging a marriage with a “mail-order bride” that you have a real relationship with is perfectly legal, many consider these relationships to be based on false expectations — many foreign nationals want to escape poverty and be provided for, while US citizens expect subservient spouses who overlook flaws and personal differences. Under the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, certain rules have been set for US citizen petitioners and their foreign fiancé(e)s. Petitioners convicted of crimes involving abuse, drugs, sex or violence are often denied petitions for a K-1 visa. Waivers may be granted at the discretion of USCIS officers.
