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blue_angel_29   108

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Texas does not allow first cousin marriages.. 

 

New Mexico or Colorado would be the nearest states allowing it.. 

 

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and upon more google searches, in TEXAS, you can NOT be caught having sexual releations or cohabitations are not only allowed, but it is actually a felony. 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong. 

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more google search..

AOS from h2a visa, marriage based.

 

Filed I 130, I 485, I 131 and I 765 concurrently,

 

5/11/2018 Priority date; sent to Missouri, MSCxxxxxxxxx

6/15/2018 Biometrics appointment, Houston TX

7/11/2018 RFE for Birth Certificate

7/23/2018 Sent BC in response to RFE

7/31/2018 Confirmation of receipt of the BC

8/3/2018 received courtesy letter for medical 

8/6/2018 Case is ready to be scheduled for interview

9/19/2018 EAD/AP approved

9/20/2018 EAD/AP card in production 

9/24/2018 EAD/AP card is ready to be mailed

9/25/2018 EAD/AP card is mailed, usps tracking included in online update

9/27/2018 EAD/AP card picked up at post office

 

I-130 for 2 husband's daughters (my step daughters) 10 and 17

5/11/2018 Priority Date; sent to Nebraska Service Center, LINxxxxxxxxx


Waiting game for ALL cases!

Lilyrose Apprentice

Lilyrose   26

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7 minutes ago, blue_angel_29 said:

Texas does not allow first cousin marriages.. 

 

New Mexico or Colorado would be the nearest states allowing it.. :)

Thank you for your reply. I am aware that Texas does not allow cousin marriages. I was just wondering if there might be a denial coming up, or if there will be complications with my application. Should I be worried that I will receive a denial? 

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britishandusa   446

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12 minutes ago, Lilyrose said:

Thank you for your reply. I am aware that Texas does not allow cousin marriages. I was just wondering if there might be a denial coming up, or if there will be complications with my application. Should I be worried that I will receive a denial? 

From older threads I found, yes. Your petition will be denied due to Texas’s state law.

 

 

 

 

 

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blue_angel_29   108

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I also found this:

 

https://criminaldefenseattorneyplano.com/sex-cousin-illegal-texas/

 

even if you married out of state, you can be charged a felony if caught..

AOS from h2a visa, marriage based.

 

Filed I 130, I 485, I 131 and I 765 concurrently,

 

5/11/2018 Priority date; sent to Missouri, MSCxxxxxxxxx

6/15/2018 Biometrics appointment, Houston TX

7/11/2018 RFE for Birth Certificate

7/23/2018 Sent BC in response to RFE

7/31/2018 Confirmation of receipt of the BC

8/3/2018 received courtesy letter for medical 

8/6/2018 Case is ready to be scheduled for interview

9/19/2018 EAD/AP approved

9/20/2018 EAD/AP card in production 

9/24/2018 EAD/AP card is ready to be mailed

9/25/2018 EAD/AP card is mailed, usps tracking included in online update

9/27/2018 EAD/AP card picked up at post office

 

I-130 for 2 husband's daughters (my step daughters) 10 and 17

5/11/2018 Priority Date; sent to Nebraska Service Center, LINxxxxxxxxx


Waiting game for ALL cases!

Lilyrose Apprentice

Lilyrose   26

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24 minutes ago, britishandusa said:

From older threads I found, yes. Your petition will be denied due to Texas’s state law.

 

 

So how should I go about my case? Should I continue to wait it out until I hear back from USCIS even though it’s likely going to be a denial?

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britishandusa   446

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48 minutes ago, Lilyrose said:

So how should I go about my case? Should I continue to wait it out until I hear back from USCIS even though it’s likely going to be a denial?

I’m not attorney and I’ve never been in your situation. I can only assume your fiancé(e) will have to move states to where cousins are allowed to marry or they move to your country. I would ask someone with better equipped knowledge for sure.

 

 

 

Lilyrose Apprentice

Lilyrose   26

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9 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Are you planning to move to another state? 

Currently no, I don’t have the intention to move to another state, but from where I live, New Mexico is only 30 minutes away. Last time I checked NM allows cousin marriage. The question is, must I be a resident of NM for me to get married? Will Texas recognize my marriage if I did it in NM?

geowrian Grand Master

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Texas would recognize the marriage, although the laws noted above about relations and cohabitation may or may not be enforceable still.

 

As for immigration, you won't qualify to petition her as you are not free to marry her according to local law. You would need to change residence to somewhere where it is permitted.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

blue_angel_29 Collaborator

blue_angel_29   108

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15 minutes ago, Lilyrose said:

Currently no, I don’t have the intention to move to another state, but from where I live, New Mexico is only 30 minutes away. Last time I checked NM allows cousin marriage. The question is, must I be a resident of NM for me to get married? Will Texas recognize my marriage if I did it in NM?

it IS still a crime to have a sexual relationship or a cohabitation with your first cousin.. 

 

SO, if you are just 30 minutes from NM, it might be the best to live there.. 

 

AOS from h2a visa, marriage based.

 

Filed I 130, I 485, I 131 and I 765 concurrently,

 

5/11/2018 Priority date; sent to Missouri, MSCxxxxxxxxx

6/15/2018 Biometrics appointment, Houston TX

7/11/2018 RFE for Birth Certificate

7/23/2018 Sent BC in response to RFE

7/31/2018 Confirmation of receipt of the BC

8/3/2018 received courtesy letter for medical 

8/6/2018 Case is ready to be scheduled for interview

9/19/2018 EAD/AP approved

9/20/2018 EAD/AP card in production 

9/24/2018 EAD/AP card is ready to be mailed

9/25/2018 EAD/AP card is mailed, usps tracking included in online update

9/27/2018 EAD/AP card picked up at post office

 

I-130 for 2 husband's daughters (my step daughters) 10 and 17

5/11/2018 Priority Date; sent to Nebraska Service Center, LINxxxxxxxxx


Waiting game for ALL cases!

Lilyrose Apprentice

Lilyrose   26

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2 minutes ago, blue_angel_29 said:

it IS still a crime to have a sexual relationship or a cohabitation with your first cousin.. 

 

SO, if you are just 30 minutes from NM, it might be the best to live there.. 

 

So from what I am gathering I am more than likely to receive a denial. Because not only do I reside in Texas but I have stated that when my fiancée comes I will still be residing in Texas. So I have a bigger chance to receive a NOID rather than an RFE?

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blue_angel_29   108

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1 minute ago, Lilyrose said:

So from what I am gathering I am more than likely to receive a denial. Because not only do I reside in Texas but I have stated that when my fiancée comes I will still be residing in Texas. So I have a bigger chance to receive a NOID rather than an RFE?

what @geowrian said is pretty straight on. 

AOS from h2a visa, marriage based.

 

Filed I 130, I 485, I 131 and I 765 concurrently,

 

5/11/2018 Priority date; sent to Missouri, MSCxxxxxxxxx

6/15/2018 Biometrics appointment, Houston TX

7/11/2018 RFE for Birth Certificate

7/23/2018 Sent BC in response to RFE

7/31/2018 Confirmation of receipt of the BC

8/3/2018 received courtesy letter for medical 

8/6/2018 Case is ready to be scheduled for interview

9/19/2018 EAD/AP approved

9/20/2018 EAD/AP card in production 

9/24/2018 EAD/AP card is ready to be mailed

9/25/2018 EAD/AP card is mailed, usps tracking included in online update

9/27/2018 EAD/AP card picked up at post office

 

I-130 for 2 husband's daughters (my step daughters) 10 and 17

5/11/2018 Priority Date; sent to Nebraska Service Center, LINxxxxxxxxx


Waiting game for ALL cases!

Lilyrose Apprentice

Lilyrose   26

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21 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Texas would recognize the marriage, although the laws noted above about relations and cohabitation may or may not be enforceable still.

 

As for immigration, you won't qualify to petition her as you are not free to marry her according to local law. You would need to change residence to somewhere where it is permitted.

I appreciate your input. Do you think I should withdraw my petition, since a NOID is more than likely and go marry my fiancée overseas and apply for the marriage visa? 

 
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