marriage of us citizen girl

[alizon 77]

You're right. Others have also mentioned that you can't just go to another state for a day to get married. I noted that as well. But The statement about "marrying in the state where it is permitted and it will be recognized in all US states" remains true. (only the circumstances of marriage are different)

But the thing is that you CAN just go to another state for a day to get married, as long as you aren't doing it for purposes of circumventing the law. If live in Texas and want to get married in Louisiana because you like New Orleans, you can. If you live in Texas and want to get married somewhere where first cousin marriage is legal, you cannot. Or, you can, but Texas will not recognize your marriage. So the statement "marrying in the state where it is permitted and it will be recognized in all US states" is NOT true. "Marrying in a state where first cousin marriage is permitted and you are a resident and it will be recognized in other states" is true.

[Imagination 15]

But the thing is that you CAN just go to another state for a day to get married, as long as you aren't doing it for purposes of circumventing the law. If live in Texas and want to get married in Louisiana because you like New Orleans, you can. If you live in Texas and want to get married somewhere where first cousin marriage is legal, you cannot. Or, you can, but Texas will not recognize your marriage. So the statement "marrying in the state where it is permitted and it will be recognized in all US states" is NOT true. "Marrying in a state where first cousin marriage is permitted and you are a resident and it will be recognized in other states" is true.

Ok ok.. you are more specific.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I suggest everyone read post #26 again.

[Ron4 22]

This page http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/a/cousin.htm

and this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin_marriage

and this page http://www.cousincouples.com/?page=states state that couples cannot marry in Texas. Even if you were to marry elsewhere, USCIS will not confer marriage immigration benefits to couples who live in a state where their marriage is illegal.

Why don't you want my help?

Edited March 22, 2012 by Ron4

[charlie471963 3]

i beleive some where in all the papers i filled out they actualy ask that question i think its part of the interview process i think for safety sake you should look into that its in one of the instruction sheets

[VanessaTony 3,567]

The example you gave has little-nothing to do with this case. Marriage to a 1st cousin is not a bar to family-based immigration in any given state. I know of many cousin marriages successfully immigrating while living in the state that doesn't allow cousin marriage. They didn't have a problem because the marriage didn't take place in the state that did not permit it.

So my statement stands true.

Actually my example is valid and your statements above do not stand true. You replied to a post (#24) that had stated that because they live in Texas their marriage wouldn't be recognised and said that person was wrong and that it WOULD be recognised. Your post (#38) states "They CAN get immigration benefits. If marriage took place at ANY state or country where it was permitted, US WILL recognize it. " which is true ONLY for CR-1. We are also discussing AOS as an option. Your reply above (#41) is in reply to my post #39. As I said there CR-1 isn't the problem, AOS is the problem so while you are right if your information applies to CR-1 (which you do not state in your post), you are incorrect if you are talking about AOS while living in Texas.

Filing for a CR-1 the OP won't have a problem (this means getting married in Jordan or in a state where it's legal) BUT AOS is a different matter. If the OP was to get married in Jordan or any other state that allows first-cousin marriage they MUST file from a different state where it's a legal marriage or AOS will not be approved.

I know you have since back-tracked your statements to claim this is what you meant (#47) - but it bears mentioning again for anyone else reading the thread.

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OP - You can get married in Jordan or in a state that recognises first-cousin marriage BUT if your fiancee intends to remain living in Texas your ONLY option for immigration is the CR-1 process (this means eventually leaving the US and interviewing in Jordan).

Knowing that Jordan isn't the easiest consulate I recommend your fiancee move to a state that recognises first-cousin marriage, marry, and then file AOS (as you are presently legally in the US) while living in that state that recognises the marriage. Once your GC is approved you can move back to Texas.

Please also bear in mind that you need to get married here in the US in a state that recognises first-cousin marriage because re-entering the US married to a USC (if you got married in Jordan) implies immigrant intent and not only is it immigration fraud to enter with intent, if you are caught trying to enter after that they can stop you from entering.

Edited March 22, 2012 by Vanessa&Tony

[belinda63 3,038]

Wow I apologize. I had always thought you couldn't marry your first cousin, maybe because I was raised in Texas? I will make sure to check my facts more closely next time. completely off topic, I have also found that some countries allow brother and sister to marry.....hmmmmmm.

[chastitynjoel 19]

Penguin,

According to your link...it clearly states that 1st cousin marriages are indeed NOT allowed in many states. Cousin marriages (ie: 2nd, 3rd, 4th) might be allowed. Texas definitely does not allow 1st cousing marriages unless there are extenuating circumstances that are also clearly listed on the webpage you provided.

[Imagination 15]

Wow I apologize. I had always thought you couldn't marry your first cousin, maybe because I was raised in Texas? I will make sure to check my facts more closely next time. completely off topic, I have also found that some countries allow brother and sister to marry.....hmmmmmm.

Which country is that? Do you mind sharing?

[Imagination 15]

Penguin,

According to your link...it clearly states that 1st cousin marriages are indeed NOT allowed in many states. Cousin marriages (ie: 2nd, 3rd, 4th) might be allowed. Texas definitely does not allow 1st cousing marriages unless there are extenuating circumstances that are also clearly listed on the webpage you provided.

1. 2nd cousin marriage is allowed in all states.
   
2. 26 states allow first cousin marriages; most people can marry their cousin in the US.
   
3. US prohibitions against cousin marriages predate modern genetics.
   
4. No European country prohibits marriage between first cousins. It is also legal throughout Canada and Mexico to marry your cousin. The U.S. is the only western country with cousin marriage restrictions.
   

[Imagination 15]

Actually my example is valid and your statements above do not stand true. You replied to a post (#24) that had stated that because they live in Texas their marriage wouldn't be recognised and said that person was wrong and that it WOULD be recognised. Your post (#38) states "They CAN get immigration benefits. If marriage took place at ANY state or country where it was permitted, US WILL recognize it. " which is true ONLY for CR-1. We are also discussing AOS as an option. Your reply above (#41) is in reply to my post #39. As I said there CR-1 isn't the problem, AOS is the problem so while you are right if your information applies to CR-1 (which you do not state in your post), you are incorrect if you are talking about AOS while living in Texas.

Filing for a CR-1 the OP won't have a problem (this means getting married in Jordan or in a state where it's legal) BUT AOS is a different matter. If the OP was to get married in Jordan or any other state that allows first-cousin marriage they MUST file from a different state where it's a legal marriage or AOS will not be approved.

I know you have since back-tracked your statements to claim this is what you meant (#47) - but it bears mentioning again for anyone else reading the thread.

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OP - You can get married in Jordan or in a state that recognises first-cousin marriage BUT if your fiancee intends to remain living in Texas your ONLY option for immigration is the CR-1 process (this means eventually leaving the US and interviewing in Jordan).

Knowing that Jordan isn't the easiest consulate I recommend your fiancee move to a state that recognises first-cousin marriage, marry, and then file AOS (as you are presently legally in the US) while living in that state that recognises the marriage. Once your GC is approved you can move back to Texas.

Please also bear in mind that you need to get married here in the US in a state that recognises first-cousin marriage because re-entering the US married to a USC (if you got married in Jordan) implies immigrant intent and not only is it immigration fraud to enter with intent, if you are caught trying to enter after that they can stop you from entering.

I did respond to AOS option for them where I clearly mentioned getting married in a state where cousin marriage is permitted (by becoming a resident of that state) and staying in a state until they receive their green card.

I don't want you to keep rephrasing my statements and continue arguing. That is enough. The OP got his answer.

Edited March 22, 2012 by Imagination

[Gigli2008 70]

Wow I apologize. I had always thought you couldn't marry your first cousin, maybe because I was raised in Texas? I will make sure to check my facts more closely next time. completely off topic, I have also found that some countries allow brother and sister to marry.....hmmmmmm.

Off topic and Out of curiosity, what countries "have you found" that allow brothers and sisters to marry.

[Gigli2008 70]

Something to think about. The OP has stated over and over again that he has family that has successfully married first cousin in Jordan and gone through the immigration process in Texas and continued to live in Houston.

[Boiler 45,525]

1- should I move with the girl out of the united state to my original country to make the marriage contract or no need for that?

Bearing in mind the circumstances this is the one to go for.

[fabio 2]

Dear members ,,

Gigli2008,alizon,Imagination,Harpa Timsah ,Ron4,charlie471963 ,Vanessa&Tony,belinda63 ,chastitynjoel,Penguin,Boiler

Thank you very much for your help and sharing information and knowledge really I appreciate that ...

my friend I want to tell you again we have experience with successful 1st cousin marriage with immigration benefits,the marriage contract done in Jordan and the Jordanian guy did the interview with his wife cousin in the US embassy in Jordan in march 2006 and after 6 months he got the green card and the ID and the social security number and now he has the American passport ,,,

Finally I am going to do like my cousins ...