I-130 line 11 "Prior Husband/Wife"

[cdshrout 0]

For line 11 on the I-130 it asks to list prior spouses. I was married previously to a Muslim man who was married when he married me. We did get a divorce, but since this is not recognised as a legal marriage in the United States do I put his name or do I put "none"?

[Casprd 167]

Wow. This is one of those questions that is going to get a lot of opinions and it is unusual enough that you probably need to consulate an attorney. You can call USCIS for their input.

Now I'll venture my opinon and say it depends on how the "marriage" was dealt with. If it was annulled then it technically never happened. Even still, you should include the a letter explaining this and include the court documents to support it.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Put his name. US does recognize legal marriages if the marriage is legal in the country it was performed, even if it is a second wife (though for immigration purposes only the first wife is eligible for spousal visa). You will also need to include the divorce decree.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

For line 11 on the I-130 it asks to list prior spouses. I was married previously to a Muslim man who was married when he married me. We did get a divorce, but since this is not recognised as a legal marriage in the United States do I put his name or do I put "none"?

You put his name. You were legally married and legally divorced. The marriage is recognized by the US because it was legal where it occurred. For purposes of obtaining an immigration benefit only, the US will not recognize plural marriages. This does not mean that the marriage did not occur, it only means that the petitioner cannot petition for his second or third or fourth wives.

[pushbrk 12,110]

Put his name. US does recognize legal marriages if the marriage is legal in the country it was performed, even if it is a second wife (though for immigration purposes only the first wife is eligible for spousal visa). You will also need to include the divorce decree.

Correct. While we wouldn't recognize such a marriage in an attempt to obtain an immigration benefit for you as the immigrating wife, you do list it as a marriage and divorce for historical/biographical purposes.

[cdshrout 0]

Correct. While we wouldn't recognize such a marriage in an attempt to obtain an immigration benefit for you as the immigrating wife, you do list it as a marriage and divorce for historical/biographical purposes.

I am not the immigrating wife. I am American. We are starting the process for my second husband to come to the U.S.

[pushbrk 12,110]

I am not the immigrating wife. I am American. We are starting the process for my second husband to come to the U.S.

I see. Same answer. If you divorced, you married. So, it was legal where it took place or no need for a divorce.

[talean nawaz 41]

Was the marriage to the ex here or in another country. if it was performed here in the US and was not registered, I wouldnt think that it would count as a marriage as far as immigration was concerned. If the marriage was performed in an Islamic state, it would be different. You did not specify where the marriage was performed.

[Darnell 8,478]

For line 11 on the I-130 it asks to list prior spouses. I was married previously to a Muslim man who was married when he married me. We did get a divorce, but since this is not recognised as a legal marriage in the United States do I put his name or do I put "none"?

Are you applying for an F-3 visa?

My apologies - yer profile is confusing.

[cdshrout 0]

I married my first husband in Egypt.

As for which visa...we are applying for the K-3 visa.

[Ryan H 3,790]

As for which visa...we are applying for the K-3 visa.

Are you planning to submit an I-129F in conjunction with your I-130? If not, then it's the CR-1 visa that you are seeking.

Edited July 18, 2011 by Ryan H