what is the punishment for marrying an illegal alien so they don't get deported?

A motive of marrying an illegal alien so that they do not get deported does not insulate an intending partner from a charge of marriage fraud. The punishment for being caught could be up to five years in a federal prison and $250,000 fine for each member of the conspiracy.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.