My fiance and I, we're related.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Hi,

I'm writng these words because I'm concern about something. My fiance and I are related, we're third cousins.We know each other since ever, but we barely shared cause he moved to USA when I was born. We used to share on family trips, weddings, funerals, our great grandmother bday, mother's day etc etc. A few months ago we started a relationship (he came to Venezuela several times to visit me and share time with me after we announced our relationship to our family) and then he asked me to marry him, and I say YESSSSSSS!! we're totally in love.

My concern started a few days ago when we sent our i-129 petition. If you know, question #17 ask the petitioner if his/her fiance are related to him/her. We obviously said yes, and we explained the way we met etc etc etc. I friend told me that we made a huge mistake, that we shouldn't do that. He explained something about it, about the embassy can denied my visa. He adviced me to lie in k 1 interview.

Lying is NOT an option for me, I hate lies, we have nothing to hide, we love each other very much, and I know that getting marry with my third cousins is legal in 50 states and everywhere.

We already made our minds, we take our decision...Always say the truth, no matter what

I wanna know what do you think about my case? are other cases like ours?

Thanks a lotttt!!!!

Andrea & Henry

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You did the right thing by telling the truth. 3rd cousins are very remotely related, and you're right - it's legal to marry your 3rd cousin in all 50 states in the US. Lying could get you in serious trouble, but telling the truth, in this case, shouldn't be a problem. Good luck!

[evelyn1140 18]

The best thing you did. Don't lie to immigration if you lie know and later on they find out you will be in big trouble.. Well done

[Penny Lane 8,159]

It is so refreshing to see someone who thinks things through WITHOUT suggesting that they lie or not say anything about it. Good for you. Telling the truth will mean no problem for you and your petition.

[Mhayonaise 14]

You did the right thing. Never lie to USCIS.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Thanks a lot for your comments and your support. We are getting prepared for everything, but to be truly honest, sometimes I feel afraid, that something bad happens during my interview. I read some blogs, and some people said that this kind of cases (like mine), the interview is a little bit hard than a non relative fiance interviews. The main reason why is UCIS want to find out if we really in love and sharing a genuine relationship and no making a fraud to try to take your relative to US, cause that's ilegal.

Obviously that's not our case,and we're preparing everything (prooves of ongoing relationship)photos, emails, western union, air plane tickets,etc etc etc. Actually we're going to spend Christmas and new years eve in Europe, so I need to take a bunch of cool pics.

Please, if you can advice or give us some tips for the interview, we will be so greatful to you guys.

God bless u allll!!!!!!

Andrea & Henry

[shugufa20 0]

Thanks a lot for your comments and your support. We are getting prepared for everything, but to be truly honest, sometimes I feel afraid, that something bad happens during my interview. I read some blogs, and some people said that this kind of cases (like mine), the interview is a little bit hard than a non relative fiance interviews. The main reason why is UCIS want to find out if we really in love and sharing a genuine relationship and no making a fraud to try to take your relative to US, cause that's ilegal.

Obviously that's not our case,and we're preparing everything (prooves of ongoing relationship)photos, emails, western union, air plane tickets,etc etc etc. Actually we're going to spend Christmas and new years eve in Europe, so I need to take a bunch of cool pics.

Please, if you can advice or give us some tips for the interview, we will be so greatful to you guys.

God bless u allll!!!!!!

Andrea & Henry

I know a lot of people that are related and got their visa, So relax don't worry at all...

[Egypt's Heart 6]

I know a lot of people that are related and got their visa, So relax don't worry at all...

You will be fine, I have a friend that married her 3rd cousin also, they knew each other all their life, etc., and they now live happily in California. He was from a middle eastern country, they went through the USCIS process in about 10 months, never was a issue, and they marked the related box also, they told the truth. Not even brought up the question at the interview.

Best wishes on your journey.

Beth

Edited September 17, 2011 by Egypt's Heart

[Andrea&Henry 311]

You will be fine, I have a friend that married her 3rd cousin also, they knew each other all their life, etc., and they now live happily in California. He was from a middle eastern country, they went through the USCIS process in about 10 months, never was a issue, and they marked the related box also, they told the truth. Not even brought up the question at the interview.

Best wishes on your journey.

Beth

Thanks for your comments!!! Im so glad!!

Well we're applying to k-1 visa, I hope our process can be shorter! LOL

THANKKKKSSSSS A LOT!!

Edited September 17, 2011 by Andrea Diaz

[joonphon 7]

should be okay... Enjoy the trip!! good luck!

[Josie-Be-Happy 11]

You won't have any problems with being 3rd cousins. In many cultures, this is normal. And in many states, it's legal to marry your first cousin. You made a very smart decision not to lie. If you get caught lying, the penalty is very harsh. Good luck to you.

[havehope 0]

Marrying your cousin (even first cousin), is very common in certain cultures. I'm sure USCIS is very well aware of this fact. It's obvious that you both love each other and I'm sure that this will be apparent in the application process.

Best wishes,

Havehope

[Darnell 8,478]

3rd cousins is ok by USCIS standards, and the 50 states standards.

Yer friend is wrong. Suggest either you ditch the friend, or ask friend to cook up 20 pounds of food, for the conciliatory 'I was wrong' meal that yer friend owes you.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

3rd cousins is ok by USCIS standards, and the 50 states standards.

Yer friend is wrong. Suggest either you ditch the friend, or ask friend to cook up 20 pounds of food, for the conciliatory 'I was wrong' meal that yer friend owes you.

JAJAJAJAJAJA It's ok, english is not my native language either. And YES he is not longer my friend. All we need to do now is surround ourselves with positive and loving people! lol

We're very optimistic!!!!

Blessinggggss!!!

Andrea & Henry

[Alcheringa 39]

Also not mentioned, short yellow buses are available for your chromsomally-challenged children in all 50-states, as well --

Joking aside, despite the optimism here common sense tells me that family trying to marry family for immigration purposes may involve closer scrutiny. I haven't seen similar cases, so it'd be interesting if anyone with actual experience would share? It just appears that would be an immediate red flag, legal or not.