Bethlehem, PA asked in Immigration Law for Pennsylvania

Q: So I spoke to someone and was told because we never seen each other in person we gave to have some kind of pictures,bank

Account to do the I-130 so now just wondering what Visa he needs to apply for,for temporary visa so we can get proof or is that info wrong since we are legally married.

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A: You’re speaking to the wrong people!

The difference between legally married (on paper) and entering into a marriage based upon a good faith relationship are significant. Someone who has yet to meet their spouse is likely to eventually be challenged prior to or during processing.

A sham marriage includes someone who gets married solely to get a green card. A sham marriage is a Federal crime. It is also a permanent bar to ever being petitioned, even through a legitimate relationship, such as a child over 21 years old or a U.S. citizen spouse.

You ought to seek a paid appointment with a competent immigration attorney before there are any other complications.

A: You seem to have received conflicting information. Some of us get free phone consultations for the best course of action to pursue regarding your immigration case.

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