Family-based immigration fraud

Family-based immigration fraud occurs when individuals manipulate or misrepresent relationships to gain immigration benefits, such as visas or residency. This can include pretending to be a spouse or relative to bypass legal requirements. Such actions undermine the integrity of immigration systems and can lead to serious consequences for those involved, including legal penalties and deportation. Authorities scrutinize family connections to ensure genuine relationships and to prevent abuse of immigration processes, which are designed to support real family unity and reunification.