Question about first cousin marriage in India

[neena 0]

Hi,

I'm an American Citizen and I plan to marry my first cousin in India. I would like to file an I-129F for my future spouse. It is legal in my state of residence to marry first cousins BUT I am a full-time student in a state where cousin marriage is not allowed. Would that create any problems in obtaining the visa?

Thanks for your help,

Neena

[bszoom42 0]

Hi,

I'm an American Citizen and I plan to marry my first cousin in India. I would like to file an I-129F for my future spouse. It is legal in my state of residence to marry first cousins BUT I am a full-time student in a state where cousin marriage is not allowed. Would that create any problems in obtaining the visa?

Thanks for your help,

Neena

Provided that the state in which you plan to solemnize the marriage allows such a marriage; you should have less problems. I suggest you detail all these issues specifically in a well written letter along with your I-129F application. You should also plan on demonstrating the bona-fides of such a relationship to the consulate; as this is not a very typical relationship; and they may be concerned that you are smply bringing your 1st cousin to America; and not serious about marriage.

You might want to get an opinion from a qualified immigration attorney.