Can I marry a foreign citizen so they can get an American citizenship?

Can I marry a foreign citizen so they can get an American citizenship?

We have a dilemma. My friend is thinking of marrying an immigrant with a green card so he can get his American citizenship. As soon as the citizenship is granted, they will either divorce or they will annul the marriage (they don’t plan on having sex). Also, I believe my friend is being paid to do this. Despite being unethical, are there any formal charges that can be brought against them? Also, what challenges will they face if they attempt to carry this out? It seems pretty brash, so I curious as to whether or not it will really work, or if I should try to talk them out of it.

Asked on August 11, 2012 under Immigration Law, Michigan

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