is she old enough?

[her1911 0]

Hi I'm 22 and my girlfriend is 18 and I want to bring her from Cuba to the US through a Fiance(e) Visa. But the other day somebody told me that in the interview because she is so young she would have to come to the USA with her parents or guardians in other words she can't come under 21 unless she is accompanied. I don't know if that is true but doesn't make sense to me. If any one knows please help me and thank you.

[Danu 19]

Hi I'm 22 and my girlfriend is 18 and I want to bring her from Cuba to the US through a Fiance(e) Visa. But the other day somebody told me that in the interview because she is so young she would have to come to the USA with her parents or guardians in other words she can't come under 21 unless she is accompanied. I don't know if that is true but doesn't make sense to me. If any one knows please help me and thank you.

As long as she meets the requirements in her country and the US to get married without parental consent theres no problem. If shes under the age in her country for example (not sure what it is in cuba, I know some places have an age of 21) then you would just need a letter of consent from her parents saying they have no problems with the marriage. She doesnt have to come with her parents or guardians though, no matter if she is or isnt over the age of marriage without consent.

[Darnell 8,478]

there's a chart of allowed minimum ages by country, somewhere.

any of youse know the link?

[Yurika & Jim 77]

there's a chart of allowed minimum ages by country, somewhere.

any of youse know the link?

I found this list. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriageable_age

But I don't see Cuba...

[Audy_Rob 26]

Also, she needs to be eligible to marry in the state of your residence, not really the US federal laws. There are not federal laws regarding the age to marry. But every state has its own laws on the age to marry. She must be of an age for your state. I would think 18 is fine for every state in the US.

[Audy_Rob 26]

I found this list. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriageable_age

But I don't see Cuba...

I found this but I would still check with Cuban authorities through your fiancee.

What is the legal age to get married in cuba?

Answer

The legal age of consent in Cuba is sixteen between Cubans, not with foreigners. Eighteen is the legal age of consent for tourists by the way. so i guess it would be around there.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_lega...married_in_cuba

It would seem to be 18.

[her1911 0]

thank you so much to everybody. so no one has ever heard about a case were they ask for the Fiance(e) parents?

[Audy_Rob 26]

thank you so much to everybody. so no one has ever heard about a case were they ask for the Fiance(e) parents?

I have not. May I ask a question, you do not need to answer.

Would there be a problem if you did ask her parents for permission?

[pushbrk 12,822]

Hi I'm 22 and my girlfriend is 18 and I want to bring her from Cuba to the US through a Fiance(e) Visa. But the other day somebody told me that in the interview because she is so young she would have to come to the USA with her parents or guardians in other words she can't come under 21 unless she is accompanied. I don't know if that is true but doesn't make sense to me. If any one knows please help me and thank you.

If she is able to obtain a passport and travel outside Cuba alone, no Cuban marriage laws are applicable. For US immigration purposes, she only needs to be of marriageable age where the marriage will take place. Since the marriage in a K1 visa case MUST take place in the USA, and 18 is old enough to marry in and US State, there is no age issue regarding the marriage.

Whether Cuba will grant a passport and allow travel alone is a totally separate issue from marriage or US immigration.

[Audy_Rob 26]

If she is able to obtain a passport and travel outside Cuba alone, no Cuban marriage laws are applicable. For US immigration purposes, she only needs to be of marriageable age where the marriage will take place. Since the marriage in a K1 visa case MUST take place in the USA, and 18 is old enough to marry in and US State, there is no age issue regarding the marriage.

Whether Cuba will grant a passport and allow travel alone is a totally separate issue from marriage or US immigration.

You do not think the US mission in Cuba (I am assuming that is where the adjudication would take place) would honor or respect the country's laws in granting a visa. I understand the US state laws about age are the only ones that matter for the purpose of being eligible to file the petition.

I rather think if I violated laws of marriage in Thailand, the Bangkok Embassy might deny a visa to my fiancee. I think the Embassy has some place in honoring the home country's laws and customs. It seems rather flippant to say the laws of Cuba do not matter.

[pushbrk 12,822]

You do not think the US mission in Cuba (I am assuming that is where the adjudication would take place) would honor or respect the country's laws in granting a visa. I understand the US state laws about age are the only ones that matter for the purpose of being eligible to file the petition.

I rather think if I violated laws of marriage in Thailand, the Bangkok Embassy might deny a visa to my fiancee. I think the Embassy has some place in honoring the home country's laws and customs. It seems rather flippant to say the laws of Cuba do not matter.

I said marriage laws in Cuba don't matter to a Consular officer granting a K1 visa. It's not flippant. It's just the way it is. The same principal applies regardless of the country.

Here's an example. In China, an 18 year old girl can obtain a passport on her own and leave China. However, she cannot marry in China until age 22 without her parents' consent. Lots of K1 visas are issued to young women under age 22. Marriage laws only apply in the jurisdiction where they are valid and have no impact on whether Consulates of other countries will issue visas.

In this context, there's nothing special about Cuba.

When I drive across the river to Oregon to make a purchase, Oregon doesn't respect the tax laws of Washington. They just sell me what I want and charge me no sales tax. On the other hand, Washington panders to Oregonians by waiving the sales tax to get their business. Things simply are as they are. Whether we like it or how we feel about it doesn't change what is.

Edited February 21, 2010 by pushbrk

[her1911 0]

I have not. May I ask a question, you do not need to answer.

Would there be a problem if you did ask her parents for permission?

No no problem her parents know about our relationship and they approve it, they like me.

[Danu 19]

I said marriage laws in Cuba don't matter to a Consular officer granting a K1 visa. It's not flippant. It's just the way it is. The same principal applies regardless of the country.

Here's an example. In China, an 18 year old girl can obtain a passport on her own and leave China. However, she cannot marry in China until age 22 without her parents' consent. Lots of K1 visas are issued to young women under age 22. Marriage laws only apply in the jurisdiction where they are valid and have no impact on whether Consulates of other countries will issue visas.

In this context, there's nothing special about Cuba.

When I drive across the river to Oregon to make a purchase, Oregon doesn't respect the tax laws of Washington. They just sell me what I want and charge me no sales tax. On the other hand, Washington panders to Oregonians by waiving the sales tax to get their business. Things simply are as they are. Whether we like it or how we feel about it doesn't change what is.

Thank you pushbrk. I had thought at some point I had read that some consulates might ask for the permission of the parents if that is the cultural norm or they are under age. Thank you for the explination if I was wrong.