5 marriages the US won't recognise for visas or green cards, according to USCIS

Although a marriage may be legally recognised under Ghanaian law or the laws of another country, that alone does not guarantee recognition by US immigration authorities.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that not every legally recognised marriage qualifies for immigration benefits in the United States, warning that certain types of unions will not be accepted when assessing visa or permanent residency applications.

USCIS advises applicants, including Ghanaians, to ensure their marriage meets US immigration requirements, as a marriage recognised in another country may still be rejected for immigration purposes.