in america? nah, you think the govt has the resources to vet a marriage? the personnel to scrutinize the validity of ever marriage involving a non citizen? anecdotal, but i know at least 7 different people involved in a pay for greencard marriage. you just need to have some photos and be in the same age range
It depends on the situation.
If there is child custody involved, they absolutely will vet the marriage.
My GF's good friend is going through this right now. And she is not allowed to leave the area. Has to check in with social workers once a week.
She is from Mexico. Met an American, fell in love, moved to Albuquerque, got married 2 years ago, had a child, now are going through a divorce and child custody hearing.
He is wealthy and she is shit poor.
Her American citizenship is being revoked and she is not allowed to return to Mexico until the hearings are over.
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To the original question, if there was a no strings attached arranged marriage for money, i would do it in a heartbeat. But i would not live with the bitch or even see her.