Does the UAFA complicate efforts to prevent immigration fraud?
No. The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) creates a clear definition for “permanent partner” and retains the Immigration and Naturalization Act's (INA) strict proof requirements for individuals seeking to establish their permanent partnership. Thus, the UAFA allows immigration officials to quickly and easily investigate whether two individuals are, in fact, permanent partners.
Nineteen countries – including Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Israel, Brazil, and other American allies – have enacted laws granting immigration rights for permanent partners and their children. There is no evidence that these laws have resulted in increased immigration fraud.