first cousin mariage

[aziz texas 0]

HI GUYS,IM US CITIZEN AND I LIVE HERE IN TEXAS,ME AND MY FIRST COUSIN BEEN TOGETHER FOR COUPLES YRS AND WE WAS PLANING TO GET MARRIED BUT LATELLY I ROAD THAT TEXAS IS ONE OF THE STATE THAT DOESNT ALLOW COUSIN MARIAGE,IM SO LOST RIGHT NOW AND DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO???THAT WHY IM HERE TO SEE IF ANYONE CAN ADVICE ME IN THIS CASE?AND IF WE GET MARRIED OVERSEAS WHERE IT LEGAL,WILL THEY ACCEPT OUR MARRAIGE HERE IN TEXAS?I APRECIATE YOUR ADVICE.

THANK YOU

[Andrea&Henry 311]

As far as I know even if you get married overseas, your local office is still texas. And yes only 16 states allow marriage between first cousins! But I know that countries from the middle east, 1st cousin marriage are very very common, and I've seen here some approvals like your case. Try to read some reviews from middle east embassy, you are not the first case. Im also married to my cousin but he is my third cousin

Edited September 28, 2012 by Andrea&Henry

[aziz texas 0]

thank you

[Andrea&Henry 311]

I read an article about "forbiden marriage" base on those marriage that are highly controversial like 1st cousin marriage and same sex marriage. Both oh them are forbidden in most of the states, but that doesn't mean they cant do it. Like an example: if a gay couple got married in New York (which is one of the states that allows it) and the moved to Idaho (dont allow gay marriage) even though they are still married. You can file for a k1 visa and then get married in one of the 16 states that allows 1st cousin's marriage, and keep living in texas. Or married OVERSEAS and file or CR1. Either way, you marriage will be legal in Texas, as long you dont do the ceremony in there

[aziz texas 0]

LAST 3 MONTHS I ASKED AT LEAST 4 OR 5 LAWYER AND ALL OF THEM TOLD ME THE SAME THING:DONT WAIST YOUR MONEY BECAUSE IT AINT GONA WORK ESPECIALLY YOU LIVE IN TEXAS,THEN I TOLD THEM EVEN IF WE GET MARRIED BACK HOME AND STILL WONT WORK AND THEY SAID THAT WOUDNT HELP AT ALL BECAUSE IN TEXAS IT ILLEGAL TO MARRY YOUR FIRST COUSIN...I DONT WANT TO MOVE FROM TEXAS BECAUSE IM HAPPY WITH MY JOB AND YOU KNOW HOW THE ECONOMY NOW ADAYS.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

I know! But in the marriage certificate doesn't says if you are related it to each other... Only says your names and dates. If you get married you marriage is legal everywhere, even if they dont agree. But I dont wanna give you a bad advice if your lawyer told you that is or something.

[Anh map 2,098]

*Moved from K1 forum to Middle East & North Africa regional forum. Topic is much more common with couples from this region.*

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Try to find some topics here cause i read about so many peope here that are married to their 1st cousin and which visas had been approved...maybe you can contact them and they can give you a better approach. I know how you feel but cheer up! There is always a way good luck sweetheart!

[aziz texas 0]

IM GOING TO SEE A DIFFERENT LAWYER TOMORROW HOPEFULLY WILL TELL ME SOMETHING BETTER,I FORGOT TO TELL YOU THAT ME AND MY FIRST COUSIN HAVE DIFERENT GRANDMOTHER,I THINK THAT WILL HELP BECAUSE WE RE NOT 100/100 FIRST COUSIN

[Anh map 2,098]

IM GOING TO SEE A DIFFERENT LAWYER TOMORROW HOPEFULLY WILL TELL ME SOMETHING BETTER,I FORGOT TO TELL YOU THAT ME AND MY FIRST COUSIN HAVE DIFERENT GRANDMOTHER,I THINK THAT WILL HELP BECAUSE WE RE NOT 100/100 FIRST COUSIN

Do a search here on VJ to find topics about cousins marrying. It comes up regularly.

[Confused 2 94]

I read an article about "forbiden marriage" base on those marriage that are highly controversial like 1st cousin marriage and same sex marriage. Both oh them are forbidden in most of the states, but that doesn't mean they cant do it. Like an example: if a gay couple got married in New York (which is one of the states that allows it) and the moved to Idaho (dont allow gay marriage) even though they are still married. You can file for a k1 visa and then get married in one of the 16 states that allows 1st cousin's marriage, and keep living in texas. Or married OVERSEAS and file or CR1. Either way, you marriage will be legal in Texas, as long you dont do the ceremony in there

The worst 'incorrect advice' ever given on VJ. Wow!!!!

[Cathi 5,770]

I know! But in the marriage certificate doesn't says if you are related it to each other... Only says your names and dates. If you get married you marriage is legal everywhere, even if they dont agree. But I dont wanna give you a bad advice if your lawyer told you that is or something.

the OP has to divulge that it is first cousin marriage. Lying to USCIS carries a lifetime ban. Please do not give advice to people if you do not know the legal ramifications

[Cathi 5,770]

In order for the marriage to be legal you must move to a state where first cousin marriage is legal, even if married out of the country. First cousin marriage is illegal in Texas, so your only choice is to find a state where it is allowed and move. Remember you must be 100% honest to the USCIS or it can lead to a lifetime ban for your spouse to be. The lawyers you spoke to were correct.

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

HI GUYS,IM US CITIZEN AND I LIVE HERE IN TEXAS,ME AND MY FIRST COUSIN BEEN TOGETHER FOR COUPLES YRS AND WE WAS PLANING TO GET MARRIED BUT LATELLY I ROAD THAT TEXAS IS ONE OF THE STATE THAT DOESNT ALLOW COUSIN MARIAGE,IM SO LOST RIGHT NOW AND DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO???THAT WHY IM HERE TO SEE IF ANYONE CAN ADVICE ME IN THIS CASE?AND IF WE GET MARRIED OVERSEAS WHERE IT LEGAL,WILL THEY ACCEPT OUR MARRAIGE HERE IN TEXAS?I APRECIATE YOUR ADVICE.

THANK YOU

How did you become a US citizen? Did you marry an American and then get divorced and now want to marry your cousin?

Oh good lord if I had 5 dollars for every person I met who told their wife shes only my cousin.. LOL LOL AND LOL

Americans dont traditionally marry their first cousins for the most part.. But the other thing, if the grandmother is different,she is NOT your first cousin. She is your first cousin once removed or something else. I think you are fine.. I think you need to talk to someone who understands cousin standards like a geneologist because different grandmothers does NOT mean you are first cousins.. thats not the same as all the same family members.

Edited September 30, 2012 by Beauty for Ashes

[Beauty for Ashes 257]

HI GUYS,IM US CITIZEN AND I LIVE HERE IN TEXAS,ME AND MY FIRST COUSIN BEEN TOGETHER FOR COUPLES YRS AND WE WAS PLANING TO GET MARRIED BUT LATELLY I ROAD THAT TEXAS IS ONE OF THE STATE THAT DOESNT ALLOW COUSIN MARIAGE,IM SO LOST RIGHT NOW AND DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO???THAT WHY IM HERE TO SEE IF ANYONE CAN ADVICE ME IN THIS CASE?AND IF WE GET MARRIED OVERSEAS WHERE IT LEGAL,WILL THEY ACCEPT OUR MARRAIGE HERE IN TEXAS?I APRECIATE YOUR ADVICE.

THANK YOU

Here is a cousin chart that might help youCOUSIN CHART