Sham marriage
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE ENTERED INTO WITHOUT INTENDING TO CREATE A REAL MARITAL RELATIONSHIP
Marriage fraud; Green card marriage; Green-card marriage; Fake marriage; Bogus marriage; Sham marriage in the United Kingdom; Sham marriages; Green Card marriage; Paper marriage; Fictitious marriage
A sham marriage or fake marriage is a marriage of convenience entered into without intending to create a real marital relationship. This is usually for the purpose of gaining an advantage from the marriage.