QUESTION
How do I marry a foreigner who is married in his country?
Asked on Dec 10th, 2015 on Immigration - Georgia
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My significant other and I would like to get married, however, he is married in another country (Guatemala), and is not an American citizen. He has been here 2 years and can show proof of income (works as a cook). How would we go about getting married in the U.S.?
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Sheppard Mullin
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Divorce first then marry you.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2016 at 3:05 AM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Until he is divorced or no longer married, you cannot marry him.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2016 at 3:05 AM
A legally valid divorce will be necessary before a married person can become re-married, and in contemplation of a future marriage-based immigration case it will be necessary to obtain a court-certified copy of the divorce decree (among the many other documents needed for success with a marriage-based adjustment of status application). In order to determine options available for obtaining a legally valid divorce, you should post your question in a forum that addresses domestic relations law, rather than immigration law, or, better yet, you and your significant other should contact a domestic relations attorney directly.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2016 at 3:05 AM