Privious marrage or Out of Wedlock

[HaoRan 0]

My wife spent 3 years or so in South Africa where she met her prior husband. The marriage was a nightmare but produced a son for my wife. The man was a liar, gambler and alcholic so she left him and went back to China.

That was 7 years ago and she has no idea where he is and really doesn't want to make contact with him if she did.

The question is, since she is not officially divorced, how should she handle this at the interview (we have NOA2)?

1. She could explain the situation if asked at the interview since she has a son who was born in South Africa.

or

2. She could just say her son was born out of wedlock.

Thanks to any suggestions on this question.

[sara..... 371]

My wife spent 3 years or so in South Africa where she met her prior husband. The marriage was a nightmare but produced a son for my wife. The man was a liar, gambler and alcholic so she left him and went back to China.

That was 7 years ago and she has no idea where he is and really doesn't want to make contact with him if she did.

The question is, since she is not officially divorced, how should she handle this at the interview (we have NOA2)?

1. She could explain the situation if asked at the interview since she has a son who was born in South Africa.

or

2. She could just say her son was born out of wedlock.

Thanks to any suggestions on this question.

it is never good to lie to any part of the process. was her marraige legal? was it registered? and how did u get thru the first part of the process? did u state she has never been married?

sara

[MrsRowe 2]

I don't understand. What you are talking about is fraud. When they find out that she lied, they will ban her. It is better to go the right way than to risk it. Please remember that your actions with immigrations can affect thousands more. When you commit fraud and they find out, they put others that are doing the right thing through a whole host of issues. I am prime example of that. I urge you to have he seek a divorce or find out if her husband has not gotten one without her knowledge.

Good luck to you.

[HaoRan 0]

Thanks for the replies guys and gals... that's why I'm asking.

[Shad and Dani 3]

Find out if China recongizes a marriage in South Africa. I would think not. If that's the case I would tell them her son was born out of wedlock.

[johndecka 0]

My wife spent 3 years or so in South Africa where she met her prior husband. The marriage was a nightmare but produced a son for my wife. The man was a liar, gambler and alcholic so she left him and went back to China.

That was 7 years ago and she has no idea where he is and really doesn't want to make contact with him if she did.

The question is, since she is not officially divorced, how should she handle this at the interview (we have NOA2)?

SHE WILL GET DENIED. NO way to Handle.

1. She could explain the situation if asked at the interview since she has a son who was born in South Africa.

THAT EXPLAIN WILL NOT WORK.

or

2. She could just say her son was born out of wedlock.

IF USCIS/NVC found out SHe'll BE BANNed for 10YRs.

GET DIVORCE DOCUMENT Then Go from There

Thanks to any suggestions on this question.

[Laura+Tom 2]

My wife spent 3 years or so in South Africa where she met her prior husband. The marriage was a nightmare but produced a son for my wife. The man was a liar, gambler and alcholic so she left him and went back to China.

That was 7 years ago and she has no idea where he is and really doesn't want to make contact with him if she did.

The question is, since she is not officially divorced, how should she handle this at the interview (we have NOA2)?

1. She could explain the situation if asked at the interview since she has a son who was born in South Africa.

or

2. She could just say her son was born out of wedlock.

Thanks to any suggestions on this question.

So she's married to you and her previous husband?

[Craneman 2]

Find out if China recongizes a marriage in South Africa. I would think not. If that's the case I would tell them her son was born out of wedlock.

Does the U.S. recognize a marriage in South Africa, this sounds like another fraud case with negative implications to all.

[canadian_wife 1,808]

HaoRan - How did you answer the questions on the I-130 asking about your wife's previous marriages? Question 11 "Names of prior husbans/wives"

[HaoRan 0]

HaoRan - How did you answer the questions on the I-130 asking about your wife's previous marriages? Question 11 "Names of prior husbans/wives"

Gosh, I'm getting that sinking feeling in my stomach....

It was left blank.

[HaoRan 0]

Ok, I'll talk to my wife and see how we can make this right.

Would we need to start the process over?

[sara..... 371]

u left that part blank and still received NOA2?????

i think i have nothing to say now

[MrsRowe 2]

Find out if China recongizes a marriage in South Africa. I would think not. If that's the case I would tell them her son was born out of wedlock.

That is incorrect. Either way she is married. She is immigrating to the US. They recognize all marraiges so this statement is incorrect.

[HaoRan 0]

Well, I need to check with my wife. It could be this is a marriage which wasn't recorded in SA. Of course, I'm a doofus too... She probably told me all this but my memory does not serve.

[pushbrk 12,569]

Well, I need to check with my wife. It could be this is a marriage which wasn't recorded in SA. Of course, I'm a doofus too... She probably told me all this but my memory does not serve.

A legal marriage in any country is recognized by other counties unless multiple spouses are involved.

The important thing is to tell the truth. If she was "married" (married is married) before and you filed a petition saying she was not, do not let her go to an interview and swear to that lie under oath. It could result in a lifetime ban from entering the USA. If she was not married, no problem. You need to undoofus really fast here as doofusism is no excuse for making a material misrepresentation during the immigration process. If she has a previous "husband" to whom she is still married, withdraw the petition. Both of you contact the Consulate by email and inform them you are not going through with the visa process. Send a letter to USCIS "withdrawing" the petition or petitions you filed. If you married in China, get that marriage ended. End her marriage to her former husband, remarry your girlfriend and file again.