Sunnyvale, CA asked in Immigration Law for Washington

Q: My friend will marry her American fiance. Her interview is coming. They never had a proposal. What should they say?

They never had a proposal. If the embassy asks about it during the interview, is it better to tell them they didn't have one, but explain why (Fiancee's shyness), or to make something up? I know that no proposal seems so fishy, but they are honestly getting married out of love. I don't believe in lying, but is telling them there is no proposal an immediate fail or giant red flag?

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Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Los Angeles, CA

A: Whatever you do, tell the truth. Committing fraud would be a barrier to getting a visa and/or a green card.

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Licensed in Washington

A: A proposal isn’t necessary. What is necessary is to show that they married in good faith and not to circumvent immigration law. They may, however, be separated and asked questions about their relationship—how they met, where they live, if they’ve met each other’s family members, personal information. If the question of a proposal comes up, they should tell the truth; the lack of a proposal in and of itself will not negatively impact an immigration case.

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