Marrage Consent Letter

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Hi everyone.

My Fiancee is only 17, and her state requires she have a letter of concent from a parent. Just wondering if someone could just type up an example of what needs to be said on this form and how I should lay it out.

Cheers for any help.

Luke

A letter of consent for your fiancee's parents, is her parents' responsibility. I take it she is the petitioner. If she and her family can't figure out how to write such a letter on their own, I would have serious doubts about the validity of your case. The letter is a simple statement that could be as short as a single sentence, plus a date and signature.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Check State requirements and check with Clerk of Court.

I have checked. We require a letter of consent from a parent. As there are example forms on the site of how to write a cover letter and fiance intent letter, i just figured there might be a certain way this letter needed to be worded.

Thanks for your responce

If you are worried at all about what the letter should say, you should consult with an immigration attorney. The price wouldn't be too much for one to aid in the drafting of a letter, and that way you'd know it was spot on. I used an immigration attorney throughout our entire immigration process and I found him to be most helpful and kept me from getting any RFEs. Good luck!

[ramos96 1]

OMG peoplez take a chill pill, just answer the poor person's question and move on, stop letting your personal bias interfere.

To the OP: here is a sample for you.

We, <Names of the parents>, consent to our <child's name> getting legally married to <other person getting married>.

Sincerely,

<signatures of parents>

<date it>

<witness signature, i would do this just to be safe>

<notary seal>

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If there is anything else we can help you with please ask, not all of us will judge you and let our personal views get in the way.

Sincerely,

Ramos

[Caladan 19]

Hi, yes she is the petitioner. The reason I ask is because I know that everything has to be just right with the application and I don't want to delay it by missing something obvious. I kind of thought it was a silly question, but I always like to double check.

The only reason i am doing this form is because I am printing everything out. I will obviously get it signed by her parents before sending.

This forum is designed to help people so thats why I asked this question, not to have someone respond in such a childish way. You don't ask, you don't know.

Cheers

Unfortunately, you're making your relationship sound like you're arranging for a wife. The process is intended to be one where the USC petitioner makes arrangements for their fiance(e) to apply for a K1 visa, so they can marry in the US. As such, she and her parents take the lead. Your need to draft a letter of consent for a 17 year old's parents furthers this impression. The letter should be in their words, giving their permission for their daughter to marry you. It's pretty darn simple. The local requirements aren't part of the petition process. Her parents can deal with that if she still needs it by the time you arrive and are ready for a wedding.

pushbrk, you're making a lot of assumptions that seem to be unwarranted. He's asking what the form of the letter should be. That doesn't entail that he's writing it on behalf of the parents any more than someone following the guides here is arranging for a spouse because they got to see the sample letter of intent, or that someone asking for a sample of an answer for Q18 is planning to lie about how they met. If you ask how your partner should conduct herself at the consulate, are you arranging for a wife because it's 'her' visa, not yours at that point? Come on.

It's their petition. They're taking ownership of it rather than just guessing what supporting materials to need. I'd be more worried if it were the parents doing the research.

Anyhow, to the OP. There isn't a special form or anything that you fill out for USCIS for permission to marry. Her parents just need to write a letter indicating that they give their consent if I'm reading 5C correctly. I am not an expert, but were it my petition, I would ask my parents to note:

-their relationship to me

-that they give their consent for me to marry

-and that they intend to follow through on whatever legal requirements there are in our jurisdiction.

I would also have it notarized to show that it was my parents signing the permission form, not me.

Once you're here, you'll have to do whatever the county you marry in requires you to do if she's still underage.

One thing to keep in mind -- if she's not yet 18, she can't serve as a sponsor for you, so you will need to have a co-sponsor (like her parents) lined up.

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pushbrk, you're making a lot of assumptions that seem to be unwarranted. He's asking what the form of the letter should be. That doesn't entail that he's writing it on behalf of the parents any more than someone following the guides here is arranging for a spouse because they got to see the sample letter of intent, or that someone asking for a sample of an answer for Q18 is planning to lie about how they met. If you ask how your partner should conduct herself at the consulate, are you arranging for a wife because it's 'her' visa, not yours at that point? Come on.

It's their petition. They're taking ownership of it rather than just guessing what supporting materials to need. I'd be more worried if it were the parents doing the research.

Anyhow, to the OP. There isn't a special form or anything that you fill out for USCIS for permission to marry. Her parents just need to write a letter indicating that they give their consent if I'm reading 5C correctly. I am not an expert, but were it my petition, I would ask my parents to note:

-their relationship to me

-that they give their consent for me to marry

-and that they intend to follow through on whatever legal requirements there are in our jurisdiction.

I would also have it notarized to show that it was my parents signing the permission form, not me.

Once you're here, you'll have to do whatever the county you marry in requires you to do if she's still underage.

One thing to keep in mind -- if she's not yet 18, she can't serve as a sponsor for you, so you will need to have a co-sponsor (like her parents) lined up.

Great post.

[ramos96 1]

how come i never get any love.....

Ramos

[pushbrk 13,377]

pushbrk, you're making a lot of assumptions that seem to be unwarranted. He's asking what the form of the letter should be. That doesn't entail that he's writing it on behalf of the parents any more than someone following the guides here is arranging for a spouse because they got to see the sample letter of intent, or that someone asking for a sample of an answer for Q18 is planning to lie about how they met.

I dunno, maybe it was the "Of course I'll have them sign it." that gave me the impression.

Opinions vary. I understand that.

[Luke and Deanna 0]

Thank you to everyone for thier feedback and especially the ones who helped, you know who you are. This is a big thing and its great we have the ability to help each other out like this.

@pushbrk - Thanks for responding, but you seemed to take this further than needed. I only wanted a bit of help. Judging me like that was not necessary.

Thanks to others I now have a better understanding of whats needed.

Cheers

Have a nice day

[Luke and Deanna 0]

pushbrk, you're making a lot of assumptions that seem to be unwarranted. He's asking what the form of the letter should be. That doesn't entail that he's writing it on behalf of the parents any more than someone following the guides here is arranging for a spouse because they got to see the sample letter of intent, or that someone asking for a sample of an answer for Q18 is planning to lie about how they met.

I dunno, maybe it was the "Of course I'll have them sign it." that gave me the impression.

Opinions vary. I understand that.

I actually said

"I will have them sign it before I send it"

I said that on my second post, right after you had already made your assumptions. So your above point is invaild.

Thank you

[Luke and Deanna 0]

My fiance, Luke was the one speaking in the posts and after reading the feedback I'd like to say thank you for it all. It will be very helpful. Luke and I want everything to be done and sent properly. As of the concent issue I understand that my parents should be the ones writing it but as she is sitting next to me now, no one is left in the dark in this situation. Luke is extremely helpful with the process and I am very thankful for that. He's a darling.

Thank you again.

Deanna.

[NavarreMan 10]

Hi everyone.

My Fiancee is only 17, and her state requires she have a letter of concent from a parent. Just wondering if someone could just type up an example of what needs to be said on this form and how I should lay it out.

Cheers for any help.

Luke

Luke, here is your answer in all its glory. The instructions for the I-129f (assuming you are planning on getting married in the USA) are very clear on this point. The instructions are the first 6 pages of the downloadable form from the USCIS website. It would make things easier for all of us if the next time you ask a question, please provide us with ALL the pertinent info if you want an accurate answer. We had to assume who was the petitioner, where the marriage was to take place and what type of visa you were pursuing.

I am going to give you some advice here and I hope you take it to heart. You are asking a question that was easily answered by reading the instructions. This is only the first of many long and complicated forms you will be required to fill out. I strongly suggest you consider an attorney or find someone who is experienced in matters such as this. If you fail to follow the instructions perfectly you can find yourself, and your fiancee suffering very long delays and it could cost you a lot of money. I do not mean to sound harsh but this is a reality of this process. Ask any of us that have gone through it or are in the process.

Good Luck to you and Deanna...

1) The first part of your question deals with who may file. There is no age requirement listed in the "who may file" section. That answers that. The local age limit for marriage dictates this aspect of your questions. (see #2)

2) The next question is: What are the requirements of the USCIS as far as proof of eligibility to marry? See what is highlighted in red.

3) The last question is: What must a letter of consent say? That is entirely under the jurisdiction of the State in which you are going to be married, assuming you are getting married in the USA. That is a State issue and the County Clerk of Court in your State will have all of that information.

I-129F, Petition for Alien Fianc?)

Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Instructions

1. Who May File?

You may file this petition if:

A. You are a U.S. citizen, and

B. You and your fianc?) intend to marry within 90 days of your fianc?) entering the United States, and are both free to marry, and have met in person within two years before your filing of this petition unless:

(1) The requirement to meet your fianc?) in person would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fianc?)'s foreign culture or social practice; or

(2) It is established that the requirement to personally meet your fianc?) would result in extreme hardship to you.

OR

C. You wish to have your alien spouse enter as a nonimmigrant. See Question 11, How Do You Use This Form for Your Spouse Seeking Entry Using a K-3 Visa.

NOTE: Unmarried children of your fianc?) or spouse who are under 21 years of age and listed on this form will be eligible to apply to accompany your fianc?) or spouse.

7. What Documents Do You Need to Prove That You Can Legally Marry?

A. Provide copies of evidence that you and your fianc?) have personally met within the last two years; or if you have never met within the last two years, provide a detailed explanation and evidence of the extreme hardship or customary, cultural or social practices that have prohibited your meeting; and

B. Provide original statements from you and your fianc?) whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent; and

C. If either of you is of an age that requires special consent or permission for you to marry in the jurisdiction where your marriage will occur, give proof of that consent or permission; and

D. If either you or your fiance(e) were married before, give copies of documents showing that each prior marriage was legally terminated.

Edited October 11, 2007 by NavarreMan

[NavarreMan 10]

One more point...

I think it very likely, depending on Deanna's birthdate, that she will be 18 by the time the visa is issued and you are allowed to enter the USA on the K1. That will negate the letter of consent but it will still be required by USCIS for this part of the process.

[Luke and Deanna 0]

Thank you very much for taking the time to gather that info for us.

I have taken your points aboard.

Cheers

Luke

[NavarreMan 10]

Thank you very much for taking the time to gather that info for us.

I have taken your points aboard.

Cheers

Luke

Always glad to help where I can...

[sj5 4]

Your gf parents should see a lawyer to make a parent consent.

Above me is right...

Edited October 12, 2007 by SJ