Marriage Records and Impediment Letters(?)...

[Ananda83]

I had passed by interview and was scheduled to take my oath, however I received a call from the IO advising me that my file contained a marriage certificate from the bronx that occured in 1993. This had come up before while I was applying for my greencard and had informed the IO at that time that this was inaccurate. I requested a search for marriage records through the Manhattan office and received a receipt for my fee that also indicated there were no records found (this was back in 1998). I told the IO I still have this original receipt but he said he wanted something on official letterhead stating there was no such marriage. I don't live in NY (never have) and I've been on the phone for hours trying to ascertain what kind of document I would need and how to go about obtaining it. I have received various answers including one that said I needed to get an Impediment letter; I did a little research on what that was however it doesn't seem to fit my situation. I finally got through to the right office and the lady barked that I would need to get whatever it is I need in person. Now, before I make travel arrangements to fly there, I was hoping someone could PLEASE shed some light on this situation. I have 30 days to get the required documentation and if a marriage record search is sufficient proof that takes 6 weeks to process so it seems like I'll have to still fly across the country. Has anyone ever experienced this kind of situation?
regards

 

[aabbcc11]

Are you married currently? Am surprised that a record of existing marriage would lead to this denial. Is the IO thinking you are a bigamist?
How long did it take to get that record back in 98? I would say try to repeat that process and if you can get that new letter then submit copies of both the letters(from 98 and 07) to the officer.

 

[brb2]

How can your file contain a marriage certificate unless you submitted it? Is this from an IBIS background check? I don't think IBIS exisited in 1998. Can you please explain this and also did you ever marry in the US before and are you married now?

...I received a call from the IO advising me that my file contained a marriage certificate from the bronx that occured in 1993. This had come up before while I was applying for my greencard and had informed the IO at that time that this was inaccurate.