Immigration Marriage Fraud UK - Fight to Stop It

If the UK government can adopt this policy to make child support compulsory, this would benefit children whose fathers don't pay child maintenance.

US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crl19dzdd38o. For more than 10 years the Home has been aware of abuse of the immigration system by foreign spouses using false allegations of domestic violence again their British spouses to bypass immigration rules to remain in this country. For those victims affected, I would urge you to contact the investigative reporters/sections mentioned at the bottom of this article to highlight your situation.

Migrants are making false domestic abuse allegations to stay in the UK, BBC investigation finds In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj944dgwvm8o. Now is the time to write to the Hone Secretary and highlight immigration marriage fraud. Tell your story and ask for action to be taken. Let's keep up the momentum.

Shabana Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c937wldkkw8o. Does this article reminds you of the methods used in immigration marriage fraud?

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

Amanda Akass, a journalist from Sky News (formerly BBC SE) is working on a report on the issue of immigration marriage fraud and is looking for people willing to share their stories. If you’d be interested in getting involved please email her on [email protected]”

I am attaching a link to the latest petition from a victim of immigration marriage fraud. Please sign and forward it to as many people as possible.

Getting the correct number of signatures will qualify it for discussion in Parliament.

Thanks.

Petition: Review safeguards to stop marriage fraud – to protect UK citizens from Visa scam We call on the Government to review UK immigration law to ensure there are no loopholes or ways to exploit regulations to enable marriage and relationship-based immigration fraud, to better protect UK citizens from online grooming.

Does anyone know how to find or contact the creator of this petition, please?

Petition: Review how Home Office deals with applications for ILR due to domestic violence I think that the Government allows claims of leave to remain because of DV too easily. People can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) because of a relationship breakdown due to domestic violence or abuse, if their partner was a British citizen or settled in the UK.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/06/sham-marriages-false-papers-ukrainians-frantic-quest-to-dodge-the-draft_6592535_4.html

Sham marriages, false papers: Ukrainians' frantic quest to dodge the draft Instead of risking their lives by attempting to cross the border illegally, men are increasingly turning to other methods to avoid mobilization.

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Dear Members

I have been involved in advising British victims of immigration marriage fraud since being duped by a Tunisian husband in 2009. As a result I formed Immigration Marriage Fraud UK in 2013.

Little has changed since to protect a British spouse from this fraud.

I haven't been active lately due to ill health but I have come to realise that the Home Office has been negligent and dismissive of our cases when reported and credible evidence presented. I am sure many of you have come to that conclusion, after reporting your case to the Home office.

I have put together points which need addressing by the Home Office and I would urge everyone of you to write to your MP, including the points outlined below.

Ask you MP to raise the matter of this fraud on British citizens with the relevant Parliamentary Select Affairs Committee, in the hope they will revise or amend the current immigration law to protect British citizens instead of siding with the immigrant spouse and erring on the side of caution.

1. The Home Office responses when immigration marriage fraud is reported have been dismissive, and it’s clear they are not taking victims' report seriously. They make it seem like they are reviewing cases, but in reality, they are not.

2. It seems pointless and ineffective taking any case to the Ombudsman because, from what I understand—the Home Office has consistently failed to take action. Even in 2025, they continue to dismiss serious concerns, which is why I believe, a complete overhaul of the immigration policy surrounding immigration fraud is necessary. There needs to be a precedent in the law to ensure that all victims—whether of marriage fraud or other forms of deception—are taken seriously when they report allegations.

3. The Home Office must be held accountable for investigating these claims properly and acting appropriately when needed. I came across a public Ombudsman report about a family who repeatedly reported concerns about their daughter’s partner, who had used deception to obtain a UK visa. Despite multiple reports, the Home Office failed to act, even though this person had a criminal background. Eventually, due to the Home Office’s inaction, this individual went on to commit another crime in the UK, further harming the family. The Ombudsman upheld the complaint, ordered compensation, and issued recommendations. However, this case occurred around 2010 and was brought to the Ombudsman in 2014, yet here we are in 2025, and the Home Office is still failing.

4. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s Annual Report for 2016-17, which highlighted that 13% of complaints about the Home Office were related to concerns about marriage fraud. Complainants felt that the Home Office had not taken sufficient action against partners alleged to have used deception to enter the UK. The investigations revealed delays and other aspects of maladministration in the Home Office’s actions. However, as of 2025, I strongly believe that this 13% has increased, and to date, no serious action has been taken to address these concerns. To plug this immigration loophole, action must be taken by introducing legislation.

4. I would like you to present this issue as a matter of public interest to the responsible Select Affairs Committee in Parliament, showing that repeated complaints to the Ombudsman have not led to meaningful change and that the Home Office’s failure to follow its own policies has become unlawful.

We can strengthen our argument and demonstrate that this is not an isolated case, but a systemic failure that affects many victims of immigration marriage fraud.

Please take action now.

Dee