Guidance

Criminal investigation – sham marriage: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on sham marriages and the offences involved.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 19 August 2015
• Last updated: 15 January 2021 — See all updates

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Criminal investigation: sham marriage

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on:

• the definition of a sham marriage
• offences relating to sham marriages
• prosecuting authorities for criminal offences in relation to sham marriages
• Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) suggested good practice and scenarios for potential suspects and charges
• planned visits to a designated register office
• European Economic Area (EEA) removal options

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Published 19 August 2015
Last updated 15 January 2021 + show all updates

1. 15 January 2021

   Revised to include up-to-date definition of sham marriage, update of links to legislation and other guidance products and removal of items no longer required.

2. 13 November 2019

   Guidance revised to include up to date definition of sham marriage and updated links to legislation and other guidance products.

3. 19 August 2015

   First published.