<h2>Proxy Marriages
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		<p>If you are not yet married but interested in doing so by proxy, please read the material below:</p><p>Only four states allow proxy marriages and each has its own rules and requirements.</p><p>For U.S. immigration purposes, a proxy marriage performed in one of the four states listed below is valid as long as the marriage has been consummated.</p><p>California: One of the parties must appear in person and the other must be active duty military who is deployed for a conflict of war.</p><p>Colorado: One of the parties must appear in person.</p><p>Montana: This is the only state that allows a double proxy marriage. “Double proxy” means that neither party has to appear in person. However, one of the parties must be active duty military but not necessarily deployed.</p><p>Texas: One of the parties must appear in person.</p><p>If a proxy marriage is performed in one of the four states listed above, it is recognized as a valid marriage in all states except Iowa. It is also recognized by all branches of the U.S. military.</p><p>If the marriage has not been consummated, a proxy marriage can be used as proof of relationship when filing for a K-1 fiancee visa.</p>