Starting Marriage paperwprk after Dam Hoi

[confusedasheck 21]

1) Is it even possible to do this (how much time would I need?)

2) Would this situation raise a red flag with the consulate?

I would like to have a dam hoi and then start the marriage paperwork, return 3-4 months later to sign it and have a ceremony.

I have enough vacation time to start the paperwork several months after the dam hoi during a two week break and then return later to sign the certificate. My reason is that I would like to avoid coming back that last time if I can to save some money.

Shortcuts seem to be best avoided at the HCMC consulate, so I'm not sure this is a good idea.

[WeatherEmperor 21]

What visa do you plan to apply for? K1 or CR1?

If you plan to do the K1 visa, if you "sign" the marriage paperwork you will be officially married and this voids the K1. This is a big no-no.....

If you want to get married, go for the CR1 visa. You said yourself that shortcuts should be avoided. Make up your mind which visa you want to apply for and follow the procedures documented on VJ on how to proceed next. Good luck

Edited September 13, 2011 by WeatherEmperor