FACT CHECK · US LAW
Claim: A paper marriage to help a brother is harmless
MISLEADINGTHE ANSWER
US law: marrying to evade immigration rules is a federal crime, up to 5 years and $250,000 (8 U.S.C. 1325(c)). Omar denies it; no charges.
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- “Paper marriage”
- “Sham marriage”
- “Marriage fraud”
- “Marrying her brother”
- “Marriage to help a brother”