They warn of the number of fake marriages detected in the Dominican Republic

William Swaney, the United States consul in the Dominican Republic, has issued a public warning regarding the persistent and "alarming" frequency of fraudulent marriages detected within the country. These sham marriages are primarily utilized as a mechanism to improperly secure legal residency in the United States.

According to the U.S. official, this unlawful practice is not a recent development but rather a long-standing issue that has persisted for decades. The detection rates highlight an ongoing challenge for immigration authorities processing residency applications originating from the Dominican Republic.