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Albanian National and American Wife Charged with Making False Statements and Marriage Fraud

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An Albanian national and his American citizen wife were charged with marriage fraud and making false statements to USCIS. Marriage-based green card and spousal petitions require truthful information, and falsification can result in both criminal and immigration consequences. Both spouses face potential criminal liability and immigration penalties.
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An Albanian national was charged with marriage fraud, and he and his wife, an American citizen, were both charged with making false statements on forms submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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May 2026

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