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Although no exact document exists in the United States, all civil-law countries require proof of legal capacity to enter into a marriage contract. This means that the lawful permanent resident of the United States must obtain certification by competent authority that no impediments to the marriage exist. Unless the foreign authorities will allow such a statement to be executed before one of their consular officials in the United States, the parties of a prospective marriage abroad must execute an affidavit at the U.S. embassy or consulate in the country where the marriage will occur. This affidavit of eligibility to marry states that both parties are free to marry. Some countries require witnesses to these affidavits. Check the law where you plan to marry.

A lawful permanent resident of the United States who married an noncitizen spouse outside of the U.S. can bring the noncitizen spouse to the United States by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. When Form I-130 is approved and a visa is available, it will be sent for consular processing and the consulate or embassy will provide notification and processing information.