Consulate asking for marriage certificate of past marriage?

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We are applying for a CR1 for my spouse in India. We are both divorcees from past. I have the marriage certificate of me and my spouse's marriage together.

I also have the marriage certificate and divorce decree of me and my ex-spouse. However, my spouse only has the divorce decree with ex-spouse but

not the marriage certificate. According to US consulate in India:

"Any applicant who has ever been married must provide an original and a clear photocopy of the marriage certificate(s) for all marriages. "

I looked everywhere and cannot find a way in India where someone can register a marriage after divorce and even if we did find a way, why should we expect

the ex to be so cooperative to come from out of town just to get past marriage registered when you don't like your ex. We are stuck?

Has anyone been in similar situations and what are our options? Please help. I am very worried about this document.

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Marriage Certificates

Available. The Hindu and Muslim communities do not usually register marriages, however, marriages by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs may be voluntarily registered under the Hindu Marriage Act of l955. This Act does not apply to Muslims, Parsis, Jews or Christians, who may register their marriages under the Special Marriage Act of l954, or the Christian Marriage Act. Marriage certificates for marriages registered under these Acts may be obtained from the offices of Government Registrar of Marriages, which are located in the headquarters of each district. The certificate will be issued by the Registrar only if the bride and groom personally appear before the official and pay the required fee.

A certificate of marriage between Muslims is usually issued by the priest who performed the ceremony. The document is in the Urdu language, and a certified translation is required. Marriages between Christians are usually obtainable from Church records. If the marriage has not been officially registered, then two sworn affidavits giving the names, dates and places of birth of the bride and groom, and the date and place of marriage, as well as the names of the parents of both parties are acceptable. The affidavits must be executed by one of the parents of each party, or if the parents are deceased, by the nearest relative of each party who was present at the wedding.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciproc...ocity_3582.html

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BUT, Why will the ex come to get marriage registered since that person has already moved on and re-married after divorce? The consulate should know that divorces are bitter so why should ex try to help now?? Please help!

Marriage Certificates

Available. The Hindu and Muslim communities do not usually register marriages, however, marriages by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains or Sikhs may be voluntarily registered under the Hindu Marriage Act of l955. This Act does not apply to Muslims, Parsis, Jews or Christians, who may register their marriages under the Special Marriage Act of l954, or the Christian Marriage Act. Marriage certificates for marriages registered under these Acts may be obtained from the offices of Government Registrar of Marriages, which are located in the headquarters of each district. The certificate will be issued by the Registrar only if the bride and groom personally appear before the official and pay the required fee.

A certificate of marriage between Muslims is usually issued by the priest who performed the ceremony. The document is in the Urdu language, and a certified translation is required. Marriages between Christians are usually obtainable from Church records. If the marriage has not been officially registered, then two sworn affidavits giving the names, dates and places of birth of the bride and groom, and the date and place of marriage, as well as the names of the parents of both parties are acceptable. The affidavits must be executed by one of the parents of each party, or if the parents are deceased, by the nearest relative of each party who was present at the wedding.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciproc...ocity_3582.html

[Raj456 0]

Affidavits will work if marriage certificate is not available. But you have to submit two sets of affidavit for marriage from the relatives (2 relatives on each affidavit).

Hope this helps...Good Luck! Thanks, Raj

We are applying for a CR1 for my spouse in India. We are both divorcees from past. I have the marriage certificate of me and my spouse's marriage together.

I also have the marriage certificate and divorce decree of me and my ex-spouse. However, my spouse only has the divorce decree with ex-spouse but

not the marriage certificate. According to US consulate in India:

"Any applicant who has ever been married must provide an original and a clear photocopy of the marriage certificate(s) for all marriages. "

I looked everywhere and cannot find a way in India where someone can register a marriage after divorce and even if we did find a way, why should we expect

the ex to be so cooperative to come from out of town just to get past marriage registered when you don't like your ex. We are stuck?

Has anyone been in similar situations and what are our options? Please help. I am very worried about this document.