RFE - Proof of Legal Termination of Marriage

[KF1234 0]

Hello,

 

I am going through the process of bringing my wife to the US. I filed the I-130 Feb of last year and a few days ago I got an RFE letter to provide proof of legal termination of marriage for both myself and my wife.

 

Short answer is that our current marriage is the only one and we both have never been married before. So I'm not sure what has prompted this.

 

I looked at the forms that were filed electronically and under both Parts 1 & 2 for the questions "How many times have you been married?" the boxes are empty and "Current Marital status" has been marked as 'Married'. I'm guessing maybe it should have said '1' in those boxes?

 

I am worried and wonder responding with just a letter explaining that we have no previous marriages would be sufficient.  If anyone has had similar experiences or has any advice I would highly appreciate it. Thanks!

 

 

[Crazy Cat 39,186]

Has the foreign spouse ever lied on a tourist visa in the past and claimed to be married to someone else? 

Edited February 23, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[aaron2020 11,651]

What country?

[KF1234 0]

15 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Has the foreign spouse ever lied on a tourist visa in the past and claimed to be married to someone else? 

 

No, If it was just that wouldn't they just need her proof only? they are asking for both of ours

16 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

What country?

We got married in Turkey 

[Babu Frik 1,162]

check that you didn't put an end date for the marriage, I know some have made that mistake putting the date they filled out the form thinking it would mean the present.

[Rocio0010 5,560]

Double check the forms. It’s very likely you’ve made a mistake and now they think you’ve been married before. You should know your mistake in order to address it in the letter, and maybe add relevant documentation.

As @Crazy Cat has already asked, are you 100% your SO did not lie on a previous visa application? 
Which country is your spouse from?

1 hour ago, KF1234 said:

No, If it was just that wouldn't they just need her proof only? they are asking for both of ours

Not necessarily. RFEs have generic messages.

[Chancy 6,233]

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[iwannaplay54 985]

12 hours ago, KF1234 said:

Hello,

 

I am going through the process of bringing my wife to the US. I filed the I-130 Feb of last year and a few days ago I got an RFE letter to provide proof of legal termination of marriage for both myself and my wife.

 

Short answer is that our current marriage is the only one and we both have never been married before. So I'm not sure what has prompted this.

 

I looked at the forms that were filed electronically and under both Parts 1 & 2 for the questions "How many times have you been married?" the boxes are empty and "Current Marital status" has been marked as 'Married'. I'm guessing maybe it should have said '1' in those boxes?

 

I am worried and wonder responding with just a letter explaining that we have no previous marriages would be sufficient.  If anyone has had similar experiences or has any advice I would highly appreciate it. Thanks!

 

 

Boxes should say one.  Unless your spouse has ever claimed married on a past visa application a simple letter should close this issue.

[pushbrk 12,092]

22 hours ago, Babu Frik said:

check that you didn't put an end date for the marriage, I know some have made that mistake putting the date they filled out the form thinking it would mean the present.

That is neither a mistake or a cause for RFE.  It's a bug in the form USCIS is well aware of.

[pushbrk 12,092]

23 hours ago, KF1234 said:

Hello,

 

I am going through the process of bringing my wife to the US. I filed the I-130 Feb of last year and a few days ago I got an RFE letter to provide proof of legal termination of marriage for both myself and my wife.

 

Short answer is that our current marriage is the only one and we both have never been married before. So I'm not sure what has prompted this.

 

I looked at the forms that were filed electronically and under both Parts 1 & 2 for the questions "How many times have you been married?" the boxes are empty and "Current Marital status" has been marked as 'Married'. I'm guessing maybe it should have said '1' in those boxes?

 

I am worried and wonder responding with just a letter explaining that we have no previous marriages would be sufficient.  If anyone has had similar experiences or has any advice I would highly appreciate it. Thanks!

 

 

Yes, you can send a letter indicating neither of you was previously married.  Yes, you should have entered 1 in those boxes.  When you complete later forms, read carefully, interpret literally, and answer accurately.

[Babu Frik 1,162]

7 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

That is neither a mistake or a cause for RFE.  It's a bug in the form USCIS is well aware of.

not true I've spoken with someone who has made that mistake, I almost did it myself and my form shows no end date

 

[pushbrk 12,092]

22 minutes ago, Babu Frik said:

not true I've spoken with someone who has made that mistake, I almost did it myself and my form shows no end date

 

So what was the consequence of their "mistake"?

[MrHanky 1,377]

I think it's fair to say different people have different experiences, I'm sure you're both right