Q: I'm married, and I m working to settle in USA and get married with a woman an us citizen, can I do it without divorce 1
I have registered marriage in other country, and I don't want get divorce the first one.
A: A marriage by a person without legal termination of a prior marriage will not be valid for immigration purposes
A: USCIS will not recognize the marriage with wife number 2 for immigration purposes unless you get divorced from wife number 1.
A: No US state allows plural marriages. If you are already legally married, you will need to dissolve that marriage before you can legally marry another woman in the US.
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In the U.S., you cannot legally marry someone if you are still married to another person, even if that marriage took place in another country. The law requires that your first marriage be legally dissolved before you can marry again. If you attempt to marry without divorcing your current spouse, the new marriage would be considered invalid.
Bigamy, which is being married to more than one person at the same time, is illegal in the United States, including Texas. It could lead to legal consequences, including criminal charges.
Before you move forward with any plans to marry a U.S. citizen, it's important to legally end your existing marriage. This will protect your legal standing and ensure that your future marriage is valid.
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