USCIS has announced a new policy alert (PA-2025-23) effective October 17, 2025, indicating that it will increase scrutiny of the legality and bona fides of marriages in immigration cases. This change primarily affects spousal petitions filed under the I-130 form, emphasizing that the validity of a marriage is determined by the law of the place where it was celebrated.
Key Details:
- New policy effective date: October 17, 2025
- Increased scrutiny applies to spousal petitions (I-130)
- Legal validity based on the law of the marriage’s location
- Issues of marriage validity may also arise in employment-based immigration cases
This heightened scrutiny could impact many immigrants seeking to adjust their status based on marriage. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Heidi J Meyers