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HELP! Same-sex married couple in country where not recognized

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Hello everyone. I am applying for CR-1 with my husband at the Seoul Embassy. My husband and I were a same-sex couple, and we got married in New York where our marriage is legally recognized. I am a Korean national, and in Korea, such marriage is not recognized. While preparing documents for my interview, I noticed that a footnote in the checklist that said: "If you are of Korean nationality, submit a Marriage Relation Certificate with "Detailed" information and English translation." This document, as I understand, is essentially just a personal registry where you file with the Korean gov't if you get married. However, since gay marriage is obviously not legally recognized, this document never really applied to us. Does anyone know what should I do for my interview???!!! I am panicking a little now cuz my interview is almost a week away and I am mad that I missed this document and I obviously can't produce this document. Any help would be appreciated!!!!

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I sort of assume that applies if you married in Korea, having said that I have not seen anyone in such a situation have an issue, obviously it is not just Korea that has such a restriction.

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