permission to marry?

[jaygregory 1]

okay,i dont want to get in to the morals of young couples and things and theres no reason for us marrying other than we love each other and we plan on marrying when shes 18 but the visa takes so long were starting now.

right now thats out the way....my finacee is from texas and is 17, the visa says we need proof of permission for her to marry as shes under age but her parents have agreed to it all and are happy to concent.

we know that we can get the wedding licence when im over there and things but that expires within 30 days.

so what on earth do they mean by proof of permission?

help,please

[Dan J 277]

okay,i dont want to get in to the morals of young couples and things and theres no reason for us marrying other than we love each other and we plan on marrying when shes 18 but the visa takes so long were starting now.

right now thats out the way....my finacee is from texas and is 17, the visa says we need proof of permission for her to marry as shes under age but her parents have agreed to it all and are happy to concent.

we know that we can get the wedding licence when im over there and things but that expires within 30 days.

so what on earth do they mean by proof of permission?

help,please

Signed letter from parents. In some places you might need a judges permission to marry under age. Marriage licence is for when you are actually ready to get married.

[jaygregory 1]

shes in texas so all it would need is a signed letter. do we need to have any wittnesses or anything or just a simple written and signed letter? many thanks for the help

[Robert B 1]

I would be worried about filing the AOS package...When will she be 18?

[jaygregory 1]

in like 9 months? but the visa says that if ur underage just provide proof. and her parents are co sponsoring so it shouldnt be to much of a problem i hope

[Dan J 277]

shes in texas so all it would need is a signed letter. do we need to have any wittnesses or anything or just a simple written and signed letter? many thanks for the help

A simple signed letter should work. You can get it notarized if want, but I don't think that will make a difference.

[Dodi 69]

You might want to include a second copy of her birth certificate attached to the letter which shows the name of the person granting the consent (highlighting the name wouldn't be out of the question). The person writing the letter should have it notarized as well. They can do that at any bank or tax office for a nominal fee (many places even free). Be sure to have the person include their relationship as mother/father/legal guardian.

Good luck!

[Robert B 1]

I'm not at all familiar with the K-1 process, I just did my AOS. But I suppose that if the K-1 visa allows it with proof, it is certainly very possible. If I were you I'd have everything notarized, and probably have some affidavits, just in case.