LEVINE

Interim Decision #1968 MATTER OF LEVINE In Visa Petition Proceedings A-18485936 Decided by Board April 11, 1969 Since beneficiary's divorce obtained in Mexico at a timo when both parties thereto were permanent residents of, and domiciled in, Mexico, even though the parties to the divorce were not actually present in court but were represented by counsel, is recognized as valid under California law for the purpose of her subsequent marriage to the 'U.S. eitizen petitioner in that State, the marriage is recognized as valid for the purpose of con- ferring immediate relative status on beneficiary…