Your K1 visa may get approved depending on which state you reside in. If you reside in a state that allows first cousin marriages, then your K1 visa application should get approved. You may get a request for evidence (RFE) from USCIS, so be prepared for this.
Next Step: If you are planning to marry your first cousin, contact us at to identify any possible issues with your situation. You may want to consider getting help with your K1 visa application to avoid delays or denials.
States that allow 1st/first cousin marriages:
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, Vermont, Virginia
States that States that allow 1st/first cousin marriages with restrictions:
Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Utah, Wisconsin
States that DO NOT allow 1st/first cousin marriages
Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
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