Polygamy Question

[NedK 0]

In the list of reasons that a K-1 Visa will be rejected, polygamy is listed. Does anyone know the full extent of that definition and how strictly it is enforced? Is there a way for a person to legally declare that they would never engage in anything like that at present or in the future?

[C.D 1]

Polygamy is illegal in all states in the US

[NedK 0]

Polygamy is illegal in all states in the US

I certainly know that, and agree with that law. My question is related to the past of the alien fiance(e) and overcoming this one issue. For example, if a woman was once married to a man for a short time who had another wife elsewhere (accepted in that culture), but now wants to be in a monogamous marriage with a U.S. citizen, will she be denied entry on that one issue alone?

[emt103c 10]

It is always best to ask a lawyer this question, however, the inadmissibility is someone coming to the US to "practice polygamy. . ." it is someone in a *current* polygamous relationship. Frankly, the law is so centered on the male half of that relationship, it will probably never come up at all until the actual visa app at the consulate and then she just checks the box that she is not coming to the US to practice polygamy. . .also, do not volunteer this information unless SPECIFICALLY asked.

I can almost guarantee it will not come up.

[mandyu1 5]

I certainly know that, and agree with that law. My question is related to the past of the alien fiance(e) and overcoming this one issue. For example, if a woman was once married to a man for a short time who had another wife elsewhere (accepted in that culture), but now wants to be in a monogamous marriage with a U.S. citizen, will she be denied entry on that one issue alone?

If her husband was the one that was married to two women, then no it would not have any effect on her visa, she didn't commit polygamy. But she would have to be divorced from him before they would issue her a K1 visa, and if she married again before she was divorced then that would be considered polygamy.