What is an International Marriage Broker (IMB)?
Some internet dating sites may be considered International Marriage Brokers. If the site charges a fee for providing dating, matrimonial, or matchmaking services between US citizens or permanent residents and foreign nationals by providing personal contact information or otherwise facilitating communication, it is considered an Internet Marriage Broker. The exceptions are companies whose primary business is within the USA. If we met on an IMB site, how does this affect petitioning for my Fiancee or Spouse? When filing for a K1 Fiancee or K3 Spousal visa you are required to state on the I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancee if you met your fiancé(e) or spouse through the services of an international marriage broker. If you check yes, you must provide contact information for that company. There is no indication that checking yes will cause delay or denial of a visa. Do I need a Waiver? Under the IMBRA regulations, when filing a Fiancee or Spousal visa petition, you must file a waiver letter
