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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are some specific actions USCIS is taking in 2025 regarding marriage-based green cards?
USCIS is conducting more interviews, requiring more paperwork, and acting faster on suspected fraud cases to ensure only genuine marriages receive immigration benefits.
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USCIS will enforce stricter reviews for marriage-based Green Cards, increasing denials and referrals to immigration court starting early 2025.
Read: The 2025 Green Card Law Changes Every Holder Must WatchWhat are some key factors that may lead to delays or denials of a marriage-based green card application in 2026?
Thin evidence and status problems can trigger delays, extra interviews, and denials.Officers will review social media, ask detailed daily-life questions, and follow up after the appointment.
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In 2025, the marriage-based immigration process is stricter with updated forms and tougher interviews.
Read: 2025 Guide: Updated Forms and Stricter Rules for Marriage-Based ImmigrationWhat changes were made to marriage-based green card applications in 2025?
Since January 2025, all marriage-based green card applicants face mandatory in-person interviews with strict fraud detection.
Read: 2025 U.S. Marriage Fraud Crackdown: Mandatory Interviews and ICE Referrals
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