IMBRA

International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA)

All US citizens and residents must complete the IMBRA form and undergo the IMBRA background check ($40 fee) before they can request a lady’s contact information for the first time on our website. When contact info is requested, the lady receives the results of your IMBRA check and signs the form.

Why do this?

You must go through this procedure to be legally allowed to correspond with your lady privately according to the US IMBRA law. A signed IMBRA form is a required document for the K1 fiancee visa application. This law was enacted to protect both parties in international marriages by ensuring transparency and providing vital background information.

How it works

Step 1: Request Contact Information
When you request a lady’s contact information for the first time, an email with a blank IMBRA form is automatically sent to your email address (if your country is the United States). Step 2: Complete the Form
Fill out the attached document completely and accurately. Incomplete forms will cause delays in processing. Send it back to us along with your payment. Step 3: Payment
The service costs $40. You can authorize us to deduct 40 credits from your profile account. If you don’t have sufficient credits, you can purchase them through our secure payment system. Step 4: Background Check
Once we receive your completed form and payment, we will run your data through national and state sex offender databases. We also check additional registries as required by IMBRA regulations. The process typically takes up to 3 business days. Step 5: Report Generation
If there is a soft match in the National Sex Offender Public Registry, we may request a copy of your passport or driver’s license. This is done only to provide a full and valid document to comply with IMBRA law. We guarantee that your passport data will not be misused or shared with any third party — your privacy and security are our top priorities. Step 6: Results Delivered
Once the check is complete, the results are prepared. When you request a lady’s contact information, she receives the results of your IMBRA check and signs the form. This ensures full transparency and compliance with the law. Important Documents If you cannot open the attachment sent via email, you can download the IMBRA form here:

Download IMBRA Form (DOC) |
Download IMBRA Form (PDF) Need the form sent another way?

You can request the IMBRA form to be sent to you by fax or ordinary mail for 5 credits. Please contact our support team to arrange this.

What is IMBRA?

The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 2005 to protect both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals entering into international marriages. The law requires background checks for U.S. citizens seeking to marry someone from another country through a marriage broker service. Key provisions of IMBRA include:

• Background checks: U.S. citizens must undergo a background check for violent crimes and sex offenses.
• Disclosure: The results of the background check are shared with the foreign national before contact information is exchanged.
• Information about rights: The foreign national receives information about their rights under U.S. law, including protections against domestic violence.
• Waiting periods: Certain restrictions apply to how quickly a U.S. citizen can file for a K-1 visa after meeting their partner.

Frequently Asked Questions About IMBRA

Do I need to complete IMBRA if I’m not a US citizen?

No, the IMBRA requirement applies only to US citizens and residents. However, if you are a citizen of another country, you may still need to provide other documentation depending on your country’s immigration laws. How long is the IMBRA check valid?

The IMBRA background check is valid for the specific relationship for which it was requested. If you wish to request contact information for a different lady, you may need to go through the process again. What happens if there’s a match on the registry?

If there is a record in the sex offender registry, we are required by law to disclose this information to the lady before we can provide her contact information. She then has the right to decide whether to proceed with the exchange. Is my information kept confidential?

Yes. Your personal information is handled with the strictest confidentiality. We only use it for the purpose of complying with IMBRA requirements and do not share it with any third parties except as required by law. Do I need to complete IMBRA if I’ve already done it before?

If you have previously completed the IMBRA process on our site, you may not need to repeat it for a new request, provided your information hasn’t changed significantly. Contact our support team for clarification on your specific situation.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about the IMBRA process or need assistance completing the form, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process.

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Important Note: The IMBRA law is a federal requirement for all international marriage broker services operating in the United States. We take our compliance obligations seriously and are committed to making the process as smooth and straightforward as possible for our members. Your cooperation with this requirement helps ensure that international marriages are entered into with full transparency and mutual understanding.