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Conflict of marriage laws

UK immigration: Sham marriages on the increase

11:56 30/10/2014
UK immigration officers busted a 'sham' marriage ceremony last week, after receiving a tip-off that the bride and groom were not a genuine couple. Five people were arrested in total, including the...

Rule changes are preventing spouses immigrating to Canada

13:36 17/08/2012
A crackdown on marriage fraud is preventing genuine spouses from settling in Canada, lawyers fear. One Toronto based lawyer, Jacqueline Bart, said earlier this week, 'No question, decisions on...

New Laws to prevent forced marriages in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

16:56 27/11/2008
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Under these new laws which are the first to specifically...

Foreigners opting for fake marriages to get NZ residency

14:23 11/01/2006
Foreigners desperate to get New Zealand residency are opting for fake marriages, with Department of Labour investigators successfully prosecuting about half a dozen cases each year. In New Zealand it...

Tougher UK immigration marriage rules soon

12:53 07/01/2005
Spouses of British Citizens and of permanent residents from outside the European Union who wish to remain in the UK on the basis of marriage will face more rigorous requirements to show that their...