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daveaway   0

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I am soon to go to Bangkok for my fiancees interview. I think I am ready. After the interview and before we return to America she has informed me that her family would like to have a wedding cerimony.How do I make sure that this does not affect our K-1 visa. Or in other words, to have a wedding that is not legally binding in the eyes of immigration officals. Thailand people or any one that knows help me out please. I would hate to make mistake this late in the game. :D

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I am soon to go to Bangkok for my fiancees interview. I think I am ready. After the interview and before we return to America she has informed me that her family would like to have a wedding cerimony.How do I make sure that this does not affect our K-1 visa. Or in other words, to have a wedding that is not legally binding in the eyes of immigration officals. Thailand people or any one that knows help me out please. I would hate to make mistake this late in the game. :D

1. Don't sign anything

2. Don't register the wedding.

3. Don't call eachother "husband" or "wife" especially at the POE (make sure she understands this)

4. Don't wear wedding rings at the POE.

I'm sure there are others, I just can't remember them at the moment. The big thing is to make sure that the inspecting officer does not become suspicious and think she is allready married. Remember even though she has a visa it is the officer who has the final say if she get's past the POE.

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Sorry to be picky...

Please can we call this an engagement ceremony if it's not a legally binding wedding? People get confused, and we all know what happens then.... :lol:

And if it is a legally binding wedding, I would recommend not doing it :P

Make sure you're wearing clean knickers. You never know when you'll be run over by a bus.

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I am soon to go to Bangkok for my fiancees interview. I think I am ready. After the interview and before we return to America she has informed me that her family would like to have a wedding cerimony.How do I make sure that this does not affect our K-1 visa. Or in other words, to have a wedding that is not legally binding in the eyes of immigration officals. Thailand people or any one that knows help me out please. I would hate to make mistake this late in the game. :D

daveaway,

In addition to what others have said....it should not be a problem as long as you DO NOT REGISTER the ceremony at her local amphur (local "court house").

Back in July 2004, I did the same thing, have an "engagement" ceremony at my then fiancee's home before she had her K-1 interview.

By the way you may want to practice squatting down for a LONG time as it may be a shock to your leg muscles :crying::P

Congratulations to you both and good luck to both of you and to her on her interview!!

regards,

George

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07-20-04 Mailed I-129F to USCIS CSC

07-26-04 NOA1

08-27-04 NOA2

10-18-04 Poc gets medical exam at Bumrungrad, applies for Police Certificate, pays K-1 Visa Fee and turned in DS-230 pt 1 & “checklist”

01-14-05 K-1 Approved

04-06-05 USCIS (Chicago Lockbox) receives AOS Package

04-13-05 Received NOA1s for I-485 & I-131

06-13-05 Received NOA2 for I-485, AOS Interview set for August 2005 at the San Francisco USCIS

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meauxna Mentor

meauxna   15

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Thailand people or any one that knows help me out please. I would hate to make mistake this late in the game. :D

Have you posted/read in the Sawasadee thread here? I'm sure you'll find the previously & wisely discussed.

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

*Robert* Veteran

*Robert*   2

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Leave out the part "I now pronouce you husband and wife" ;) I don't know if that is said in thailand ceremony.

twellspeak had really good suggestions I think. :)

Don't worry... he won't understand a word that is said!!! :D Just make sure to have your Sin Sod ready!

Engagement Ceremony is the proper term for what takes place, even under Thai law. Until a couple goes to the Amphur and registers their marriage, and signs the papers, they are not legally married and do not have their Marriage Certificates.

K-1 Timeline

11-29-05: Mailed I-129F Petition to CSC

12-06-05: NOA1

03-02-06: NOA2

03-23-06: Interview Date May 16

05-17-06: K-1 Visa Issued

05-20-06: Arrived at POE, Honolulu

07-17-06: Married

AOS Timeline

08-14-06: Mailed I-485 to Chicago

08-24-06: NOA for I-485

09-08-06: Biometrics Appointment

09-25-06: I-485 transferred to CSC

09-28-06: I-485 received at CSC

10-18-06: AOS Approved

10-21-06: Approval notice mailed

10-23-06: Received "Welcome Letter"

10-27-06: Received 2 yr Green Card

I-751 Timeline

07-21-08: Mailed I-751 to VSC

07-25-08: NOA for I-751

08-27-08: Biometrics Appointment

02-25-09: I-751 transferred to CSC

04-17-09: I-751 Approved

06-22-09: Received 10 yr Green Card

N-400 Timeline

07-20-09: Mailed N-400 to Lewisville, TX

07-23-09: NOA for N-400

08-14-09: Biometrics Appointment

09-08-09: Interview Date Oct 07

10-30-09: Oath Ceremony

11-20-09: Received Passport!!!

 
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