Marrying an American citizen does not guarantee an easy path to citizenship. Due to President Donald Trump's administration imposing stricter immigration restrictions, the process for obtaining a green card has become significantly more difficult compared to the Biden administration's approach. In the past, a green card would be granted without even an interview, but the current process is much more rigorous. The application process is now scrutinized thoroughly, with authorities examining every aspect of the applicant's relationship, including their partner's eating, sleeping habits, allergies, preferences, and more.

To be approved for a green card, one of the most challenging steps is facing an interview. If the partner is applying for a green card while living outside the U.S., the U.S. consulate will conduct the interview. For example, a partner married to a green card holder living in the U.S. will have to go through an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when applying for a green card. Immigration lawyers advise applicants to be fully knowledgeable about all aspects of their partner's life during the interview. The authorities are expected to request substantial evidence regarding the marriage, and this could become an official policy in the near future.

Officials are now paying close attention to details such as when and where the couple first met, why they want to live together, and the nature of their relationship. In consular cases, since a U.S. citizen cannot accompany a visa applicant to the interview, the process depends entirely on the documentation provided. This documentation will serve as proof of the marriage bond, including details about how the marriage occurred, the relationship between the couple, communication, visits, and involvement from both families. If a marriage is found to be fraudulent, applicants may face severe consequences, including denial of the green card application and possible deportation.