Letter of Legal Capacity to Marry

[X2BWU 2]

I just saw an update in my consulate - Cambodia mentioning an email that was sent recently from the embassy to one of the member in regards to this "Letter of Legal Capacity to Marry". I don't know if it's county specific.

Does anybody know what this letter is about?

I don't know if it's the same as what I already have but prior to our enagement my fiance and I had some official documents prepare. I had to go to the the recorders office here in USA and obtain a "certificate of no record" which basically states that I am single and free and don't have any record of being married to anybody.

My fiance had something similar but more. He has a "certificate of martial status" stating he is single and free. And also "parent's engagement permission" giving him the OK and "engagement affidavit" proof of engagement.

[jkeo85 6]

I just saw this update also. This is the first time I've heard of this requirement. I googled it and all of the results were related to cases in the Philippines. Is this something new for Cambodia?

Per the note it says it hasn't yet been included on the checklist but it's a requirement of the K-1 Visa process. Is it only required for the beneficiary or the US petitioner (myself) as well? Has anyone else received this email as well? Thanks if anybody can shed some light on this.

[Phillary 45]

I was the one that posted this. My email said that only I required this letter (I'm the beneficiary - an Australian citizen).

The letter I got from my Embassy was a Certificate of No Impediment To Marriage. So I'm guessing they're all called different things wherever you are from, but as long as you have one, that's what they want to see.

[X2BWU 2]

I was the one that posted this. My email said that only I required this letter (I'm the beneficiary - an Australian citizen).

The letter I got from my Embassy was a Certificate of No Impediment To Marriage. So I'm guessing they're all called different things wherever you are from, but as long as you have one, that's what they want to see.

You mentioned something that is unquie, being you the beneficiary and yet an Australian citizen. Do you think this is a case by case ordeal? For example, the US embassy in Cambodia may have not requested this letter had the beneficiary is a Cambodian National. Maybe those that have their interview coming up with the beneficiary being a Cambodian National can shed some light.

A lil off topic, hope you don't mind: My mind started wondering because in your case the petitioner is US Citizen and you yourself the beneficiary is an Australian citizen but yet you are filing in Cambodia? Why not petition with Australian embassy?

[Phillary 45]

I posted the extract from the email I received from the US Embassy in the Phnom Penh Embassy info page.

Here it is again,

"We would like to add on our previous email regarding required documents for visa interview. You also will need to present Letter of Legal Capacity to Marry when appearing for interview. It is part of requirements for K1 visa. It has recently come into effect and as such, it has not been included in the checklist. Please note that Cambodian nationals will need to obtain such letter from commune/sangkat office where they reside. For your case as Australian national, you may need to contact your Embassy to obtain the letter."

So it would seem that regardless of where the beneficiary is from, this letter is required.

And as to why I'm being processed in Cambodia? I live here.

[X2BWU 2]

I posted the extract from the email I received from the US Embassy in the Phnom Penh Embassy info page.

Here it is again,

"We would like to add on our previous email regarding required documents for visa interview. You also will need to present Letter of Legal Capacity to Marry when appearing for interview. It is part of requirements for K1 visa. It has recently come into effect and as such, it has not been included in the checklist. Please note that Cambodian nationals will need to obtain such letter from commune/sangkat office where they reside. For your case as Australian national, you may need to contact your Embassy to obtain the letter."

So it would seem that regardless of where the beneficiary is from, this letter is required.

And as to why I'm being processed in Cambodia? I live here.

Thank you for the clarification.

I've submitted my finace "certificate of martial status" stating he is single and free. And also "parent's engagement permission" giving him the OK and "engagement affidavit" proof of engagement when I sent in my I129F to USCIS so the Phnom Penh Embassy should have that copy in hand. Maybe that's sufficient enough and that's why i haven't got an email from them? I plan to bring the originals with me to his interview anyways.

[savath123 0]

Let's put this topic to rest. New instruction on check list from Phnom Penh embassy now includes the new requirement for beneficiary in Cambodia to obtain this " Letter of legal capacity of marry" for interview ".

For the USC petitioner, there is no requirement anywhere I could find about having the "certificate of martial status" for K1.

This certificate is for CR1 (husband/wife) case only. USC will need this to get married in Cambodia as required by Cambodian government.

Now USA is doing the same thing to Cambodian who comes to the US to be married, hence the new requirement for " Letter of legal capacity of marry".

[JFowl 1]

Let's put this topic to rest. New instruction on check list from Phnom Penh embassy now includes the new requirement for beneficiary in Cambodia to obtain this " Letter of legal capacity of marry" for interview ".

For the USC petitioner, there is no requirement anywhere I could find about having the "certificate of martial status" for K1.

This certificate is for CR1 (husband/wife) case only. USC will need this to get married in Cambodia as required by Cambodian government.

Now USA is doing the same thing to Cambodian who comes to the US to be married, hence the new requirement for " Letter of legal capacity of marry".

This "Letter of Legal Capacity to Marry" is for Fiance(e) Visas. I called the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia and they told me that it is a new requirement for Fiance(e) Visa beneficiaries to bring it to the interview as part of the package. However, earlier posts asked about the paperwork that is done in order to get engaged in Cambodia, for example, the "Certificate of Celibacy". I emailed a copy of this certificate and asked if this meets the requirement for the "Letter of Legal Capacity to Marry" and they responded with a "yes". I hope this clears some of the confusion up. Also, if you go to the Embassy's website and check the Packet 3 instructions they have updated the form. Good luck to all.

[ra79 0]

This "Letter of Legal Capacity to Marry" is for Fiance(e) Visas. I called the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia and they told me that it is a new requirement for Fiance(e) Visa beneficiaries to bring it to the interview as part of the package. However, earlier posts asked about the paperwork that is done in order to get engaged in Cambodia, for example, the "Certificate of Celibacy". I emailed a copy of this certificate and asked if this meets the requirement for the "Letter of Legal Capacity to Marry" and they responded with a "yes". I hope this clears some of the confusion up. Also, if you go to the Embassy's website and check the Packet 3 instructions they have updated the form. Good luck to all.

So where exactly would they go and get this certificate?

[ra79 0]

Ok my fiance just told me she found out where to get it, but now they're telling her its going to take 3 months to get it? Something doesn't sound right about that..

[Mon413 3]

Does the letter of capacity to marry have an expire date