[nickg1532]

doesn't seem like a good idea to me. i am a canadian who will be (legitimately) marrying an american this summer, so i know a little bit about the process.

would it be hard for them to catch you? maybe, but the risk is there. before she gets a green card, you'll both be interviewed, during which they are going to be looking for proof that this thing is legit. i haven't got there yet, but who knows, they might ask for references. do you know people that are going to be willing to perjure themselves by saying you guys are a legit couple if the government asks them for a sworn statement of some kind?

also, note that it will take about 6-8 months for a green card, and then another several years (i think 4 or 5, but i'm not entirely sure) to be eligible for citizenship. i don't know what kind of impact a divorce would have on a)her ability to keep her green card and b) her ability apply for citizenship, though it is probably something you'd want to look into.