Cr-1 Spouse Visa and cousin marriage

[Scandi 4,176]

2 minutes ago, Seth And Quynh said:

It's a criminal offense in Texas 

Texas dosent recongize out of state marriages too just fyi with cousins

That's not what you said though, you said "You will not get a visa and it's against USCIS no matter where your from it's a big no no in the USA.". 

[Dutchster 1,107]

7 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

it is also legal in New York, California and D.C. (among many others).  I don't think it is only a hillbillies thing, and the genetic "consequences" are surprisingly minimal - not that I would ever be interested in one of my cousins     

Lol, I always jokingly say it's a hillbilly thing here in TN because it just happens often (more than you'd like to admit). It's whatever floats your boat!

[Seth And Quynh 77]

Unacceptable Marriages in Immigration Law

Some types of marriages that are valid and recognized in the place where the marriage is contracted may not be acceptable for immigration benefits. 

1. Common Law Marriage

A common law marriage will not be accepted for immigration purposes unless it is recognized as legal in the jurisdiction of residence or last residence. 

2. Customary Marriage

Amarriage not performed according to legal proceedings of local civil authorities, but rather, according to local custom, may not be accepted. However, if a customary marriage is recognized by the civil authorities in the place where the marriage was performed, it is considered avalid marriage for immigration purposes. 

3. Polygamous Marriage

Polygamous marriage is never recognized as a valid marriage. Please note, however, that family members of the first marriage of a polygamous family may enjoy their immigration benefits if the benefits have already been conferred. 

For example, Joseph, a U.S. citizen married Amy, an alien, and petitioned to bring Amy to the U.S. Accordingly, Amy gets green card. Later, Joseph married Beth, also an alien. The immigration benefits already conferred to Amy may not be denied based on the polygamy. However, if Joseph files an immigration petition for Beth based on the latter marriage, the petition will be denied based on the polygamous marriage. 

4. Incestuous Marriage

Incestuous marriage is a marriage between close family members. The validity of incestuous marriage depends on the law of the state where the parties intend to reside. In the state where the incestuous marriage is regarded as a crime, the incestuous marriage is not accepted for immigration purposes, even if this marriage was legally contracted somewhere else. 

5. Proxy Marriage

A proxy marriage is a marriage where the parties were not physically present during the marriage ceremony. In general, USCIS will not consider a marriage valid unless both people were present at the marriage ceremony or the marriage was subsequentlyconsummated. This is to prevent marriage by proxy and “mail-order” marriages. Mail order marriages, however, are still allowed if the couple met personally at least once within 2 years of applying for a fiancé visa (K-1) petition. The petitioner must prove that the couple spent time together and that there was ongoing communication between the two prior to filing the petition. However, a party of an unconsummated proxy marriage may enjoy immigration benefits as a fiancé, such as applying for a K-1 visa, if the opposite party is a U.S. citizen. For more information about the K-1 visa, please click here 

(Updated 10/8/2012 by AG)

For more information about Marriage and Immigration, please click the following links:

• Introduction to Marriage and Immigration
• Definition of Marriage
• Valid Marriage
• Unacceptable Marriages in Immigration Law
• Existence of Marriage
• Marriage Must Not Have Been Entered Into for Immigration Purpose
• Immigration Petition for Alien Spouse of a U.S. Citizen of Permanent Resident
• Conditional Permanent Residence Status Based on Marriage and Its Removal
• Procedures to Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence
• Non-Viable Marriage at I-485 Adjustment of Status
• An Alien's Marriage to Another Alien Whose I- 485 Adjustment of Status is Not Approved yet
• Marriage in the U.S. Between Parties Both with Non-Immigration Status
• A Suspect Marriage and Investigation by USCIS
• Gay Marriage and Immigration

 

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3 minutes ago, Suss&Camm said:

 

[Seth And Quynh 77]

4 minutes ago, Suss&Camm said:

You didn't answer my question. And as mentioned, Texas accepts it if it was not performed in state. The OP already stated these things in the original post - they are aware that you can't marry your cousin IN Texas.

Link is posted for source, he resides in a state where is a criminal offense and is not recongized

[Lemonslice 4,945]

10 minutes ago, Seth And Quynh said:

Texas is not one of them

Look up Tex. Fam. Code Sec. 6.201 : there is no such prohibition (only siblings, uncles/aunts, or descendants). So you are allowed to be married to your first cousin in Texas. Also this is buffered by the fact that Texas will recognize any marriage valid in any other state. 

 

Caveat is that you can enjoy the sexy times with your spouse, because under Tex. Penal Code Sec. 25.02(6), it is illegal to engage in sexual activity with your cousin  (the wording is actually "the son or daughter of the actor's aunt or uncle of the whole or half blood or by adoption.").

 

Edited September 9, 2017 by Lemonslice

[Seth And Quynh 77]

2 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Look up Tex. Fam. Code Sec. 6.201 : there is no such prohibition (only siblings, uncles/aunts, or descendants). So you are allowed to be married to your first cousin in Texas. Also this is buffered by the fact that Texas will recognize any marriage valid in any other state. 

 

Caveat is that you can enjoy the sexy times with your spouse, because under Tex. Penal Code Sec. 25.02(6), it is illegal to engage in sexual activity with your cousin  (the wording is actually "the son or daughter of the actor's aunt or uncle of the whole or half blood or by adoption.").

 

I get that you are against it, maybe even disgusted, however it would be nice if you provided some source or arguments to your opinion.

 

Yes that amended that law to where it's prohibited now it was amended in 2009 I believe

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

5 minutes ago, Seth And Quynh said:

Unacceptable Marriages in Immigration Law

Some types of marriages that are valid and recognized in the place where the marriage is contracted may not be acceptable for immigration benefits. 

1. Common Law Marriage

A common law marriage will not be accepted for immigration purposes unless it is recognized as legal in the jurisdiction of residence or last residence. 

2. Customary Marriage

Amarriage not performed according to legal proceedings of local civil authorities, but rather, according to local custom, may not be accepted. However, if a customary marriage is recognized by the civil authorities in the place where the marriage was performed, it is considered avalid marriage for immigration purposes. 

3. Polygamous Marriage

Polygamous marriage is never recognized as a valid marriage. Please note, however, that family members of the first marriage of a polygamous family may enjoy their immigration benefits if the benefits have already been conferred. 

For example, Joseph, a U.S. citizen married Amy, an alien, and petitioned to bring Amy to the U.S. Accordingly, Amy gets green card. Later, Joseph married Beth, also an alien. The immigration benefits already conferred to Amy may not be denied based on the polygamy. However, if Joseph files an immigration petition for Beth based on the latter marriage, the petition will be denied based on the polygamous marriage. 

4. Incestuous Marriage

Incestuous marriage is a marriage between close family members. The validity of incestuous marriage depends on the law of the state where the parties intend to reside. In the state where the incestuous marriage is regarded as a crime, the incestuous marriage is not accepted for immigration purposes, even if this marriage was legally contracted somewhere else. 

5. Proxy Marriage

A proxy marriage is a marriage where the parties were not physically present during the marriage ceremony. In general, USCIS will not consider a marriage valid unless both people were present at the marriage ceremony or the marriage was subsequentlyconsummated. This is to prevent marriage by proxy and “mail-order” marriages. Mail order marriages, however, are still allowed if the couple met personally at least once within 2 years of applying for a fiancé visa (K-1) petition. The petitioner must prove that the couple spent time together and that there was ongoing communication between the two prior to filing the petition. However, a party of an unconsummated proxy marriage may enjoy immigration benefits as a fiancé, such as applying for a K-1 visa, if the opposite party is a U.S. citizen. For more information about the K-1 visa, please click here 

(Updated 10/8/2012 by AG)

For more information about Marriage and Immigration, please click the following links:

• Introduction to Marriage and Immigration
• Definition of Marriage
• Valid Marriage
• Unacceptable Marriages in Immigration Law
• Existence of Marriage
• Marriage Must Not Have Been Entered Into for Immigration Purpose
• Immigration Petition for Alien Spouse of a U.S. Citizen of Permanent Resident
• Conditional Permanent Residence Status Based on Marriage and Its Removal
• Procedures to Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence
• Non-Viable Marriage at I-485 Adjustment of Status
• An Alien's Marriage to Another Alien Whose I- 485 Adjustment of Status is Not Approved yet
• Marriage in the U.S. Between Parties Both with Non-Immigration Status
• A Suspect Marriage and Investigation by USCIS
• Gay Marriage and Immigration

 

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You really should get your information straight from the government and not just pull random stuff of websites that often stand to gain something. 

You can pull any text of any website - that doesn't change the law.

 

The link further says "may not" and there are many examples of where it may. You stated they won't get a visa and that it's not acceptable. Which is simply not true.

Edited September 9, 2017 by Suss&Camm

[Dutchster 1,107]

Texas will recognize any kind of marriage from another state. That does include first cousin marriage. 

[Lemonslice 4,945]

Just now, Seth And Quynh said:

Yes that amended that law to where it's prohibited now it was amended in 2009 I believe

Source?  Again, Texas does recognize marriage legal in other states, so it does not matter.  Just have to be ok with not having sex.

[Illiria 980]

2 minutes ago, Seth And Quynh said:

Link is posted for source, he resides in a state where is a criminal offense and is not recongized

The source you have linked to is a lawyer online and not the government website. Always get info from the horses mouth

[Seth And Quynh 77]

1 minute ago, Suss&Camm said:

You really should get your information straight from the government and not just pull random stuff of websites that often stand to gain something. 

You can pull amy text of any website - that doesn't change the law.

 

The link further says "may not" and there are many examples of where it may. You stated they won't get a visa and that it's not acceptable. Which is simply not true.

Your not understanding what it means though his state dosent recongize it they prohibit first cousin marriages also it they are performed out of state.

[Dutchster 1,107]

3 minutes ago, Seth And Quynh said:

Your not understanding what it means though his state dosent recongize it they prohibit first cousin marriages also it they are performed out of state.

*You're *Doesn't *Recognize 
Read again. While you cannot marry IN Texas, you can marry a first cousin in a state that does allow it and get it recognized in Texas. 

Edited September 9, 2017 by Dutchster

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

4 minutes ago, Seth And Quynh said:

Your not understanding what it means though his state dosent recongize it they prohibit first cousin marriages also it they are performed out of state.

I understand perfectly. It is not classified as an "incestuous marriage" according to Texas law. Therefore it will be recognized. You are not understanding however. 

Edited September 9, 2017 by Suss&Camm

[Dutchster 1,107]

-- double
 

Edited September 9, 2017 by Dutchster

[trudi 1,317]

In response to the OP, USCIS is federal, not State - it doesn't matter what Texas may or may not allow or what some folk on here may say or think.  All that matters to you at the moment is that USCIS will recognize your marriage.

As has been said be prepared for scrutiny and have plenty of evidence to support the genuine relationship.

Good luck on your journey:)