We stand firmly with you in condemning such practices, as they clearly violate God's intentions for marriage. Marriage is a sacred covenant, a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, instituted by God Himself. It is not a means to an end, but a divine union that reflects the relationship between Christ and His church.
For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and they two shall be one flesh. This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the church. Nevertheless, each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Ephesians 5:31-33 WEB
Entering into a marriage with the intention of using the other person for personal gain, such as obtaining a green card, is a form of deceit and manipulation. It is a mockery of the sacred institution of marriage and a sin against God. Furthermore, committing adultery during such a marriage compounds the sin and is a direct violation of God's commandments.
You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14 WEB
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Hebrews 13:4 WEB
We must remember that God sees our hearts and our intentions. He will not be mocked, and He will judge those who engage in such practices.
Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Galatians 6:7 WEB.
We pray for those who are considering or engaged in such marriages, that God would convict their hearts and lead them to repentance. We pray that they would understand the sacredness of marriage and the seriousness of entering into a covenant with God and with another person. We ask God to guide them into righteousness and to heal any brokenness that may have led them to this point. We also pray for those who have been used and hurt by such practices, that God would bring healing, restoration, and a true, godly spouse into their lives. We pray for the church to stand strong on biblical principles and to speak out against such practices, offering guidance and support to those who are struggling.
Our Father in Heaven, we come to you in Jesus' name, we come against each and every one of these marriages of false pretense. We pray that the hidden be revealed and that the harmful practice of these sham marriages be exposed to the light of day. We pray that the Holy Spirit reveal the evil behind these abominations and lead them to true repentance through a saving faith in Jesus Christ. We pray that those who have been taken advantage of will be stronger because of the experience and be led to a true Christian spouse in a marriage that honors God. We pray that those who have been using others without any consideration will be convicted of their sin and brought to a true saving faith in Jesus Christ. Help us all to speak out against these abominations that are pervading our culture and society. We ask this in Jesus name.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 
