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K1 Visa on hold as Texas does not allow first cousin marriage. What to do?

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Me and my fiance are first cousins and she is in Texas. I had my K1 visa interview on 25th Feb (Chennai embassy). The officer asked me if I was aware that different states had different laws and I told her that "yes my fiance did some research and said it should not be a problem". The officer then told me that since first cousins are not allowed to be married in Texas, she is putting it on hold. If i was sure that we can get married, I should get a written letter from the county clerk in Houston that we can get married. She told me that if I want to get married in 90 days, then the marriage should be legal in her state of residence.

We just found that it is not legal in Texas and decided to give documents saying we will get married in Connecticut where first cousin marriage is legal and there is no residency requirement.

Is this the right approach? Is there any way to get the visa cleared? What do I do?

Your replies would be of great help! Thanks in advance

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