Corrections to my Initial Post

[JOURNEE1125 0]

When I posted my 1st Entry There were typos. I think I corrected but if not here are the corrections.

My Fiance lives in Jamaica

I live in St. Louis Mo USA

I visit monthly <Charterd Flights from Stl not very expensive 3hr straight flight>

I am awaiting my divorce decree from 1st marriage. <Waiting to file K-1 of course>

Additional Question: Each year my entire family goes on vacation together! So they are all coming to meet Noel for the first time. Will it affect my K-1 process if I have my "comittment cermony" while they are in Jamaica with me. But not do any paperwork/ MARRY LEAGLLY until I get to the states? i REALLY APPRECIATE ANY INFO YOU ALL COULD GIVE ME.

[Marlita 0]

Yes you can have a "commitment ceremony". I just wouldnt go around showing lots of pics and making it look like a wedding. A commitment ceremony is common for many cultures and religions so the immigration officers at interviews have seen them. Maybe more so out of other countries besides JA, but it is common an done regularly. I think its also a good thing as "proof of relationship" to the officer to have your family being there and witnessing your profession of a future promise together. I know that I hear its easier when the CO can see family members being involved in your relationship form the beginning. I guess the CO thinks that something as important as planning to marry someone would be shared with your family so its a bit suspect when they dont see ANY family involvement.

Just make sure there is no looks of exchanging wedding rings and such so that the officer is not confused that this was a wedding vs. commitment ceremony. I would just not make the atmosphere look like a wedding.

[SupportOAFJF 0]

agree with Lita...

Journee..was there also a quetion of taxes? is that still an issue ?

[dancehallquana 5]

hey Journee..

Welcome to VJ girl.. pics of u and your fiance are nice and Good Luck on love the second time around..

many of the vets can help u out on the yardie thread, they are very helpful and in between your visits (lucky u ) u can chat a bit about JA when u start to miss it..

other than that, u might post your question on the K1 discussion board for alot of people in the same boat as u to chime in with more suggestions..

hope to c u around...

[JOURNEE1125 0]

Yes you can have a "commitment ceremony". I just wouldnt go around showing lots of pics and making it look like a wedding. A commitment ceremony is common for many cultures and religions so the immigration officers at interviews have seen them. Maybe more so out of other countries besides JA, but it is common an done regularly. I think its also a good thing as "proof of relationship" to the officer to have your family being there and witnessing your profession of a future promise together. I know that I hear its easier when the CO can see family members being involved in your relationship form the beginning. I guess the CO thinks that something as important as planning to marry someone would be shared with your family so its a bit suspect when they dont see ANY family involvement.

Just make sure there is no looks of exchanging wedding rings and such so that the officer is not confused that this was a wedding vs. commitment ceremony. I would just not make the atmosphere look like a wedding.

Great Advice and I really appreciate it