A Ghanaian couple Lilian Asante, 38, and Kwadwo Asante, 40, were sentenced a probation of two years by District Judge Gregory L. Frost. They admitted that they got divorced in Ohio, got engaged to US citizens in order to get a PR status in the US. The irony is that the women herself is an US immigration lawyer.

The couple married each other in the year 1999. After three years of their marriage, the couple came to the US in the year 2002. The women went on to get a degree in the law field at Ohio State University, while the husband completed his MBA degree from Case Western Reserve. They divorced in the year 2004, but had a child in the year 2008, despite marrying different US citizens.

As far as the final judgment is concerned, an Immigration judge is yet to make any final words, but the defense attorney of the couple states that they are intending to leave the country very soon.

The facet of being an Immigration lawyer could not save the women from getting arrested in a fraudulence case. This case clearly depicts that Illegal migration is always termed as an act of crime and gets the attention of Immigration officers some day or another. Therefore, going for a Legal Immigration makes sense every single time. Hire the services of an Immigration and Visa expert for a bother-free application process.

Every year, so many NRIs come to India in order to search for a decent bride for themselves! Indian brides are applauded for their culture and decency as they are one of the most preferred choices when it comes to marriage.

But some NRIs, despite being married themselves, lure local girls in India and desert them! These girls are so innocent that they easily fall into their trap and become the centre of allurement! With respect to all these cases happening in India, especially in Punjab, a division bench decked with Mukul Mudgal, the Chief Justice and AK Mittal, Justice, has sent a notice to the Punjab government on a litigation filed by a local resident, Dedar Singh.

The notice has also been sent to the deputy commissioner of Amritsar also. The petition reads “Such girls need to be saved.”

Have a look at some of the most asked questions on Immigration:

• How do I qualify under a specific Point Based System?Points are allocated to prospective applicants on the basis of their experience, skills, education, age and other facets, which allow them to apply for certain visa. Every visa category has different points to qualify under the same. Therefore, it is advised to go for an assessment and know about your eligibility to qualify for Immigration for a particular country.
• I am not treated well in my country. I want to immigrate!Some of the common problems faced by immigrants are war situations in home country, economical problems, not allowing people to give vote and keep them separate from any rights. These situations force people to change their country and find solace in an altogether new country. Though there is no specific answer to these questions, it is always advised to immigrate to a new country where you would find calmness, peace of mind and a freedom in all sense. For instance, Canada is a country that welcomes people with open arms.
• Is there any age limit to Immigrate to any particular country?It depends as to which Visa category you are applying for! For skilled migrants most points are awarded between the age group of 25 to 45 years and in some case up to 50 years. Don’t worry, if you have crossed that limit. You might get a PR, provided you have a strong plan. It would be wise to consult an Immigration guru as the requirements depend on individual cases.
• I am in a hurry. What is the fastest way to immigrate?Immigration is one of the most critical decisions of your life. Any acceleration might lead to clutter. There is NO SHORCUT! In general processing time falls between 12 to 24 months or more.
• If I will marry a resident of the country to where I intend to migrate, will I get my visa automatically?Never think of doing so! Marrying a resident of the prospective country does not give you the freedom to get your Visa automatically. You are required to fulfill all the mandatory requirements linked with a particular visa along with providing the necessary documentation.

If you have more queries, feel free to hire an immigration veteran and clear all your doubts!

New Zealand does not favor same–sex marriages, but allows civil-unions, under which the couple enjoys all the rights of marriage. The Civil Union Bill was passed in the NZ Parliament on 9th December 2004.

After migrating to New Zealand, couple who already had same-sex marriages have the freedom to term their marriages as a de-facto relationship; provided their country of origin approve their relationships. As of year 2005, this is applicable for registered relationship from countries like the UK, the US States of Vermont and New Jersey, Finland and Germany.

After the approval of the Civil Union Bill, a companion bill was passed to abolish any discriminatory provision, courtesy which all the couples in NZ (married, de-facto or in a civil union relationship) enjoy extended benefits like immigration, social-welfare, matrimonial property, to name a few.

For more information, hire the services of an expert Immigration and Visa veteran and know your rights!

Immigration is one such cup of tea which has to be literally earned. Being human, an individual always tries seeking the easiest options available. The gateway to a better future is not easy to reach but is tempting enough for an individual to seek new alternatives.

One such alternative is to marry a foreign national. There are advantages and strings attached with this option. The primary aspect here is bridging gaps and developing the idea of internationalism. Marrying a person from a different ethnic and a cultural background would definitely help making the world a smaller and a better place to live in.

Advantages to immigration by marrying a foreign citizenship –

• You are in the mood to immigrate to a new country. But you are not eligible for the same. Worry not! There is an easier way ‘Marry a foreigner!’ It cannot get better than this. The sure shot and a visa guarantee.
• With immigration made easier, you would easily have local references for you to work in the new country.
• In addition, you would not have to start from scratch. A home would be waiting for you with your spouse helping you to settle down.
• Also, family and friends spring up all of a sudden in the new country. The country which was once alien to you is now your long lost home.
• It would be easy for you to study, get a job and so on. Finances might not be an issue since you can bank on your spouse.
• You never know, it might turn out to be a Cinderella or Rags to Riches story altogether. Its all about taking risks and chances.

The list does not end here. However, similar to other aspects of living, there are cons attached as well. So, your decision should be well – thought and timed accordingly. Since, marriage is the most crucial event in an individual’s life; it has to be cherished forever.

In case, you got lucky and have married a foreigner, there are lot of mandatory requirements that needs to be fulfilled. To know more, it is best to contact an Immigration and Visa Specialist who deals with such visas. He would be able to guide you appropriately for the right procedure to be followed.

So, good luck on your marriage!