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All the details are in the system when you fill out the forms online. So I’m guessing the system flags it if there’s a mismatch. The officer only questioned them about the marriage right off the bat. I’m guessing she didn’t want to waste her and applicant’s time with other things when she could see that this was an issue

I was copying text from the relative and their English is poorer than mine and they mixed up the genders (he/she) and I just went with it thinking what different does it make. And changed wife to husband. But I guess reading back it doesn't make sense. So to be clear, *He* is the principal applicant and was married before. His divorce wasn't finalized from previous marriage before the current marriage. So he was married to two people (for about a week) and that's why his current marriage isn't valid. So I guess they're not married per US law since it doesn't recognize more than one marriage at a time? So I guess you're right. HE is not married per US law.

Is there any way we can express regret for this infraction and appeal this? Would hiring an immigration attorney help at all? Or is this a lost cause? Seems like there isn't much we can do from previous answers but petitioner is telling me that she wants to hire a lawyer 🤷‍♂️.

Thanks for your help!

No, they did not have a lawyer and by the time I (relative, non-petitioner) noticed it their interview was due in a few days. There was nothing we could've done at that point.

No, they did not have a lawyer and by the time I (relative, non-petitioner) noticed it their interview was due in a few days. There was nothing we could've done at that point.

Hi all, a relative of mine had an interview at Islamabad today. She was married before but her divorce was not settled until about a week after the current marriage. CO told her that her husband is not eligible to travel because polygamy is against US law. Applicant tried to argue that the divorce was about to be finalized and polygamy is technically legal in Pakistan. But CO did not accept any of that. CO told them that she can travel (if approved) with her kids but husband cannot. Applicant got a 221g with "administrative processing" and got another letter to fill out DS-5533. Has anyone ever experienced this or know anything about a similar case? What are our options? CO also told them that the family members who are able to travel should sponsor her spouse. Is there a better option? Can they file for divorce and remarry and spouse be able to travel on the same case? Please help. Thanks