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    Default Divorce Again in US, in Order to Married to a USC

    Does a person that got divorced in another country has to get a divorce in the US in order to get married to an USC? Someone told that person that even though she was divorced in Guatemala, she needs divorce again from her ex-husband here in the United States, so she can get married to a United States citizen

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    Default Re: Divorce Again in US, in Order to Married to a USC

    They're probably concerned that the USCIS won't recognize the divorce. It's a lot easier to document a U.S. divorce than an overseas divorce when the issue arises. (Here's the State Department's guide to overseas divorce.)
    Quote Quoting Proof of Foreign Divorce:
    Obtain a certified copy of the foreign divorce decree from the court in the foreign country where the divorce decree was issued. Then have the document authenticated for use in the United States as explained below. Finally, obtain a certified English translation of the divorce decree (the translator executes a certificate before a notary public in the United States). When requesting copies of foreign public documents such as marriage or divorce records, it may be advisable to write to the foreign authorities in the language of the foreign country. Enclose copies of pertinent documents and any required fees in the form of an international money order.

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