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MATTER OF F— . In VISA PETITION Proceedings A-12027843 Decided by Board May 6, 1961 Marriage—Effect of annulment—Validity of marriage contracted in Belgium prior to annulment of preexisting marriage--Adopted child—Adoption pro- ceedings by wife in maiden name without participation of husband. (1) Where beneficiary did not obtain annulment of preexisting marriage un- til three years after ceremonial marriage to petitioner in Belgium in 1955, general rules relating to effect of nullity aecrees will be applied, absent evidence that the law of Belgium is otherwise, to uphold validity of bene-…