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39 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

all things considered, and the possible ramifications of not being able to provide documentation on a divorce, i would get married then file for a CR1.

 

it avoids bigger problems.

But wouldnt they still want to know about my previous marriage? Or can I explain to them that it was a purely religious ceremony that generates no paperwork and is not registered anywhere? 

I've been reading a bit more about CR1 - and it seems like it's a better option than K1 as Id be able to work from the get go. 

I have all the legal documentation that I've got full custody so that is not an issue.

I've never had to prove that I'm divorced before but I always tick the box for divorced - as that's what I am - just not in the eyes of the law. 

It wouldn't be a problem getting a certificate that I'm free to marry and that I've never been legally married - that shouldnt take long to get. Question is if I can explain to the IO - or in the file how my marriage and divorce were processed and no paperwork was generated?

I filled out my ESTA almost 2 years ago - before I knew I'd ever move there let alone want to marry someone from that country. 

7 minutes ago, Rocko20 said:

I can’t imagine how one could get both married and divorced without any paperwork 

It was a religious marriage only where no paperwork is required. It is not a legal marriage in any way or form and even though some places will provide a marriage certificate, the place we got married didn't do that.  

24 minutes ago, canadian_wife said:

The schooling issue will depend on the county you move to.  Each school district can set their own requirements for non resident children to attend.  I would recommend you contact the county district office to find out what paper work is necessary and if vaccination history is also required.

 

Good luck 

Thank you.

I will contact the school when we know how and when and where we'll move to. 

I will have to see what I can do. Thank you for your help.

@Roel , thank you for your response. There was absolutely no paper trail for our marriage. There were witnesses but not a single piece of paper, no. It was not considered a legal marriage in the country, where we got married either  but only a religious ceremony. That's why I can't prove neither the marriage nor the divorce took place.

Hi.

I'm new here but have been reading quite a bit.

My fiance lives in Ohio and we want to apply for a K1 visa for me.

I have two children from previous marriage, whom I will take with me. My question is about school for them once we receive the K1. Can they start right away? They're 6 and 8. I can obviously bring their school records and they are both fluent in English. 

Also vaccinations; I had all the MMR diseases as a child and the only vaccination I've ever had is tetanus. How do I prove this? 

Also my previous marriage was a religious ceremony only - no paperwork and the divorce was verbal only. I have no proof of neither having been married before nor having been divorced - but on my ESTA application I ticked that I was divorced (which I am). How do I get around to prove that? I don't know where my ex-husband is and I haven't spoken with him for 4 years, so I can't get cooperation from him in this matter.

I have full custody of both children and I don't need approval to move to a different country. 

I truly appreciate your help in this matter. Thank you in advance.