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M_ATFEER OF G— In VISA PETITION Proceedings A-8873593 Decided by Board September 29, 1960 Marriage—Minors—Voidable, not void, in Illinois. Under Illinois law the marriage of minors without the consent of their par- ents is voidable but not void and will be recognized as valid for immigra- tion purposes despite the possibility that the citizen spouse petitioner might be permitted to disavow the relationship upon reaching the age of consent. BEFORE THE BOARD DISCUSSION: This is an appeal from the order of the District Director, Chicago, Illinois, of August 2, 1960, denying the visa peti- tion.…