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I am a US citizen. My biological father has died. Can I still sponsor my step-mom who lives in Vietnam for Green card? They were married when I was 15
Asked on Jun 28th, 2020 on Immigration - Minnesota
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I am a US citizen. My biological father has died. Can I still sponsor my step-mom who lives in Vietnam for Green card? They were married when I was 15. They did not able to have a marriage certificate in court, only from church. Is that ok?Thank you.
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Probably not. However a religious or traditional marriage will be recognized by USCIS as valid as long as it is recognized as a valid marriage in the country where it was performed.
Answered on Jun 29th, 2020 at 8:13 AM