I know a couple who are first cousins n got married in the Philippines. The father of the woman and the mother of the man are brothers and sisters. The man is a naturalized US citizen, filed a petition of this cousin wife of hers and she arrived here in the US last month (Feb. 2007). The man's side of the family are all here in the US, and i believe that they got married only to bring the woman's side of the family here in the US. Do you think this marriage is real or a fraud?
2007-03-27 03:54:59 · 12 answers · asked by winniebay 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Yes. First cousin marriages are legally recognized in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and under certain circumstances in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Utah, and Wisconsin.
Is it marriage fraud? It is impossible to say, but many people try to manipulate US immigration laws in order to get around the legislated requirements.
2007-03-27 03:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-20 13:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In NJ I believe it is legal for first cousins to marry but not second cousins, although it did surprise me when I found out. Given that it is legal in some states, I do not have a problem with the marriage as such. I would have a very big problem if it were a marriage of convenience. However, that is the job of USCIS and they do it, in my opinion, very well indeed.
2007-03-27 04:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so ,at least not in every state. It should be against the law all over the world,in my opinion .
It sounds like a fraud but may be hard to prove .
2007-03-27 04:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state the couple resides in. First cousin marriage is legal in 26 of the US states, and marriage between second cousins and beyond is legal in all states.
2007-03-27 04:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by Double 709 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In some states. However, we usually recognize heterosexual marriages that are legal in other countries. Exceptions might be for underage marriage.
Fraud is a separate issue.
2007-03-27 04:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the States recognized that Marriage.
2007-03-27 08:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by shinningstarofthecarribean 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like fraud to me!! And in most states here in the U.S., it is illegal to marry a cousin!
2007-03-27 05:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it could be either, customs are strange in other countries. The question is are you willing to testify as witness in a such a case if it did ever go to court and are you willing to report it?
2007-03-27 04:07:21 · answer #9 · answered by reene2g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, your ok, its just sad you could not find anyone else than a family member, but whatever works for you,,good luck, just don't try and scam the US gov't..?????
2007-03-27 04:20:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋