Q: My soon to be ex and his new girlfriend are threatening to report me for a fraudulent marriage. Should I be worried?
We were married for just over a year and never filed any immigration paperwork of any kind. No visas were applied for, no immigration file was opened. I’m Canadian and was spending the maximum number of days I was allowed to in the US. I have never exceeded my stay or done anything wrong. I keep hearing from people they are both saying they are going to try and cause me trouble at the border. I know they are trying to intimidate me into an unfavourable divorce settlement. I just am scared that they could potentially cause me problems for future travel. I’m not concerned about any future desire to become a U.S. citizen. I have no reason to reside in the US as anything other than a snowbird half of the year. And I have no need for a vis a for work. I am more concerned if they can get anywhere claiming fraud if we never even filed for immigration? I’m dreading my next trip to the US in case they hav called the border crossing- which is partially what they are threatening.
A: Even a frivolous report of marriage fraud may result in a lifetime ban on any immigration benefits in the future. I recommend discussing your legal options with a counsel of your choice.
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