Applying for a new K-1 visa after a former application was rejected

[emd21601 0]

Ok. I applied for a K1 in 03 that was delayed due to a request for more information.

This is the scenario. I lived with a woman for 6 years in Texas and we never actually applied for a marriage licence. We split and I decided to try and marry a foriegn bride. I listed my "common law" as my wife on the application. I explained that we never ever actually had a marriage licence but they still asked me to produce a divorce certificate. I never followed up because my foreign fiancee and I decided not to get married.

My question is do I have to list this on my current K1 application as a rejection.? Also how do I get past them asking for a divorce certificate if we never were actually married?

[Dan J 277]

Ok. I applied for a K1 in 03 that was delayed due to a request for more information.

This is the scenario. I lived with a woman for 6 years in Texas and we never actually applied for a marriage licence. We split and I decided to try and marry a foriegn bride. I listed my "common law" as my wife on the application. I explained that we never ever actually had a marriage licence but they still asked me to produce a divorce certificate. I never followed up because my foreign fiancee and I decided not to get married.

My question is do I have to list this on my current K1 application as a rejection.? Also how do I get past them asking for a divorce certificate if we never were actually married?

Yes you to have to list it.

Common law marriage is recognized as a legal marriage in some states (including Texas). However, getting out of it can be difficult. You will have to look at your state laws for that.