Wedding Planning Question?

[NCTwigz 0]

Well... My fiance and I are finally in our last steps to get our visa! Which is incredibly exciting and as we all know going through the visa process, planning a wedding, traveling back and forth to see one another, and working full time is incredibly stressful! So we were thinking about the sandals resort, the all-inclusive, where they take care of everything resort....We could have our wedding and honeymoon all in one and have all the wedding planning pretty much taken care of, but I'm not even sure if we are allowed to do that because they only offer the sandals in the Caribbean. Are we going to be allowed to go there together, get married, and file for our AOS when we get back? The reason I'm asking this is because of the I-131 is a travel permission, and you're suppose to file the I-131 after the AOS right? I guess my main concern is.. are they going to let him back in?!

There's so much going on I just thought it would be wonderful to sit on a tropical beach and breath! lol But I'm not sure if they are going to make it that easy for us... Either way we will get through it, we are so close

[xjoseyx 19]

I dont think you can do that. I think you have to married on US soil. What about Hawaii? Thats a US state but still has the nice scenery you'd like. Ive also wondered if the US Virgin Islands are allowed?

[aaron2020 11,651]

The k-1 is a single entry visa.

If you fiancée uses the k-1 to enter the US, he cannot use it a second time to reenter the US after traveling to the Caribbean to marry you.

[NCTwigz 0]

I dont think you can do that. I think you have to married on US soil. What about Hawaii? Thats a US state but still has the nice scenery you'd like. Ive also wondered if the US Virgin Islands are allowed?

That's what I'm afraid of... and as much as I would love that Hawaii thing lol they don't have any all inclusive resorts that I know of...I may have to do some research to see if I can find any that are similar to sandals, but I think I am just wishful thinking

[NCTwigz 0]

The k-1 is a single entry visa.

If you fiancée uses the k-1 to enter the US, he cannot use it a second time to reenter the US after traveling to the Caribbean to marry you.

Thanks, all I needed to know. It's unfortunate, but we will go with Plan B!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Well... My fiance and I are finally in our last steps to get our visa! Which is incredibly exciting and as we all know going through the visa process, planning a wedding, traveling back and forth to see one another, and working full time is incredibly stressful! So we were thinking about the sandals resort, the all-inclusive, where they take care of everything resort....We could have our wedding and honeymoon all in one and have all the wedding planning pretty much taken care of, but I'm not even sure if we are allowed to do that because they only offer the sandals in the Caribbean. Are we going to be allowed to go there together, get married, and file for our AOS when we get back? The reason I'm asking this is because of the I-131 is a travel permission, and you're suppose to file the I-131 after the AOS right? I guess my main concern is.. are they going to let him back in?!

There's so much going on I just thought it would be wonderful to sit on a tropical beach and breath! lol But I'm not sure if they are going to make it that easy for us... Either way we will get through it, we are so close

Nope. K-1 is for single entry, also requires you to be married in the USA within 90 days.

Do a simple wedding .... and an amazing marriage!!

[NCTwigz 0]

Nope. K-1 is for single entry, also requires you to be married in the USA within 90 days.

Do a simple wedding .... and an amazing marriage!!

I like that Goes along with the saying the simple things provide the best things in life.

Thanks for all your help!

[forever waiting 11]

My cousin married a German years ago and while they were waiting for their AOS they decided to go to the Bahamas. Had a great time, but let me tell you entering the US after those 3 romantic days were a nightmare. Its best to stay in the US until you have the green card in your hands or a 551 approval stamp in your passport.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I like that Goes along with the saying the simple things provide the best things in life.

Thanks for all your help!

I would rather spend two seconds with a Justice of the Peace doing the wedding...

and the rest of my life making a great marriage.

I see way too many do all this planning & spending huge dollars for a wedding, then don't have a clue how to work at making a great marriage...

[NCTwigz 0]

My cousin married a German years ago and while they were waiting for their AOS they decided to go to the Bahamas. Had a great time, but let me tell you entering the US after those 3 romantic days were a nightmare. Its best to stay in the US until you have the green card in your hands or a 551 approval stamp in your passport.

Eee..Yeaaa.... I don't want anything to be a nightmare, being away from one another is already nightmarish enough! Once I have him here, I kind of want to keep him here . So I definitely think we will rethink the wedding plans.

[Lainie B 465]

You could do a simple court wedding and do a Caribbean honeymoon once he has his AP.

[SunnySanDiego 17]

Get married in Vegas! All of the hotels there have all inclusive packages and they are not cheesy like they used to be . Not a nice beach but cheaper and less stress than planning a big ole wedding yourself .

[Darkmoonfaerie 19]

Not sure if its your style or in your budget, but Disney World does all inclusive wedding/honeymoon packages

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Well... My fiance and I are finally in our last steps to get our visa! Which is incredibly exciting and as we all know going through the visa process, planning a wedding, traveling back and forth to see one another, and working full time is incredibly stressful! So we were thinking about the sandals resort, the all-inclusive, where they take care of everything resort....We could have our wedding and honeymoon all in one and have all the wedding planning pretty much taken care of, but I'm not even sure if we are allowed to do that because they only offer the sandals in the Caribbean. Are we going to be allowed to go there together, get married, and file for our AOS when we get back? The reason I'm asking this is because of the I-131 is a travel permission, and you're suppose to file the I-131 after the AOS right? I guess my main concern is.. are they going to let him back in?!

There's so much going on I just thought it would be wonderful to sit on a tropical beach and breath! lol But I'm not sure if they are going to make it that easy for us... Either way we will get through it, we are so close

Nice thoughts, can't do it.

The K-1 enters the US and you need to get married IN THE UNITED STATES then file for AOS and an AP AFTER you are married IN THE UNITED STATES. Your then wife cannot leave and return to the United States untill she has a green card or an AP. 2-3 months after you file for AOS usually. Your honeymoon is going to be delayed.

UNLESS you can find a nice place in the US Virgin Islands and fly directly there and back with no stops in any other non-US places and hope there is no emergency that forces the plane to land on foreign soil.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I dont think you can do that. I think you have to married on US soil. What about Hawaii? Thats a US state but still has the nice scenery you'd like. Ive also wondered if the US Virgin Islands are allowed?

Hawaii and US Virgin Islands along with Puerto Rico are allowed. Do NOT go anywhere else on the way there or back.