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The Texas International Matchmaking Organization (IMO) and IMBRA Rules

The state of Texas has brought to law the “International Matchmaking Organization (IMO)” rules. Men in Texas now need to submit fingerprints in order to fulfil the rules if they want to seek out a foreign wife from overseas. This is an extension to the existing USA IMBRA laws that is specific to Texas (the second largest US state).  Individual US states are now taking up the charge in regulating so called “International Marriage Brokers” — and their statutes are more onerous than the federal legislation. Here is more info on the Texas law in addition to what I posted earlier:

Texas

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Maryland’s International Marriage Brokers Regulation (IMBR) and IMBRA

The state of Maryland has brought to law in recent weeks the “International Marriage Brokers Regulation (IMBR)”. Men in Maryland now need to submit fingerprints in order to fulfil the rules if they want to seek out a foreign wife from overseas. This is an extension to the existing USA IMBRA laws that is specific to Maryland (the most affluent state in the US).  Individual US states are now taking up the charge in regulating so called “International Marriage Brokers” — and their statutes are more onerous than the federal legislation.… Click here to continue reading this article

IMBRA information for prosecutors, attorneys: federal and state regulation of international marriage brokers

ADVISORY FOR PROSECUTORS, ATTORNEYS, AND VICTIM-ADVOCATES: FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKER AND LEGAL REMEDIES FOR ABUSED FOREIGN BRIDES

This information is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be relied upon in lieu of consultation with an attorney. The materials have been prepared for education and information purposes only. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship between the author(s) and you or any other user.… Click here to continue reading this article