Required to specify State in which you intend to marry?

[TeddyHoney 42]

I've been reading in the RFE Master thread about some getting RFEs for not specifying in what State they intend to marry. I don;t recall providing that information or it being asked or referenced on either from I-129F or G-325A. Where is this requirement identified with reference to K-1 VISA?

Thanks!

TeddyHoney and SqueezBear

(Derrick and Ritchie)

[YuAndDan 153]

No. Not required to indicate where you will marry, only that you intend to marry sometime within the 90 days after entry to the USA.

We married in our home state, however could have easily married in any other state if we wanted to after arriving on the K-1.

You can always note it on the letter of intent, however that can always change after filing the petition.

[TwoCats 55]

My only thought is that perhaps there is some state-specific law that the adjudicator is concerned about applying to a particular case.

Something like age of majority, which is different in different states?

(There might be other examples/possiblities - this is just a guess/my first thought.)

As far as I'm aware, this isn't something you're required to state as part of the petition.

Edited March 1, 2011 by TwoCats

[Ashley y Diego 3]

I know I didn't state that in ours and we didn't have any problem.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I believe that RFE was case specific. It is generally not required.

[Stanley Hermosill 1]

As far as I understand, it's not necessary to indicate where you will marry, so long as you intend (in good faith) to be married within 90 days in the USA.

[YuAndDan 153]

My only thought is that perhaps there is some state-specific law that the adjudicator is concerned about applying to a particular case.

Something like age of majority, which is different in different states?

(There might be other examples/possiblities - this is just a guess/my first thought.)

As far as I'm aware, this isn't something you're required to state as part of the petition.

My thoughts too, some states do not allow marriage under a set age, if consulate sees younger than that age they may ask where will get married.

[TeddyHoney 42]

Okay, just wondering why some psters got RFE requestion them to identify the state they planned to marry in.

Thanks for the responses.

TeddyHoney and SqueezyBear

(Derrick and Ritchie)

[baron555 934]

I've been reading in the RFE Master thread about some getting RFEs for not specifying in what State they intend to marry. I don;t recall providing that information or it being asked or referenced on either from I-129F or G-325A. Where is this requirement identified with reference to K-1 VISA?

Thanks!

TeddyHoney and SqueezBear

(Derrick and Ritchie)

The question is not asked. Not to worry. You can marry anywhere you can; just have to have a legal marriage and obtain certificate to prove it (for AOS).

[Penny Lane 8,159]

If you check out the August CSC thread, the user who received the RFE for not listing a state explains why it was necessary. It was case specific and not something to worry about if you didn't include it.