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sjonker2   2

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I am thinking about just marrying legally with my fiance and then at the end of the year have a wedding ceremony. The reason I'm thinking this is so because it would be easier for his famiily to plan to come here towards the end of the year... has anyone out there ever done this? married legally and later have a ceremony? Thanks, VJers.... :)

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August 2011: Revisited Marcelo in Brazil. Started dating =).
May 2012-August 2012: Another extended trip to Brazil to stay with Marcelo and his family.
October 25 2012: Sent I129F Petition.
October 31 2012: Received NOA1.
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June 11, 2013: K1 Visa Approved!!!!
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F&Z   8

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You should read this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/426569-having-a-non-legally-binding-wedding-before-the-k1-visa-is-processed/

My advice is just to have an engagement party, maybe a barbecue or something informal. That way you can have a big event for family and friends without the risk of getting denied.

Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,111

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I am thinking about just marrying legally with my fiance and then at the end of the year have a wedding ceremony. The reason I'm thinking this is so because it would be easier for his famiily to plan to come here towards the end of the year... has anyone out there ever done this? married legally and later have a ceremony? Thanks, VJers.... :)

MANY people will get the K-1 come to the USA get married via the court quickly and then have a HUGE celebration later with family friends and all the fancy wedding things etc. Its highly common.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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sjonker2   2

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MANY people will get the K-1 come to the USA get married via the court quickly and then have a HUGE celebration later with family friends and all the fancy wedding things etc. Its highly common.

Thank you! That's what I figured. Thanks a lot. :)

May 2010: Met Marcelo in Brazil.
August 2011: Revisited Marcelo in Brazil. Started dating =).
May 2012-August 2012: Another extended trip to Brazil to stay with Marcelo and his family.
October 25 2012: Sent I129F Petition.
October 31 2012: Received NOA1.
April 23, 2013: Received NOA2
June 11, 2013: K1 Visa Approved!!!!
_________________: The glorious arrival into the US!

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,834

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You should read this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/426569-having-a-non-legally-binding-wedding-before-the-k1-visa-is-processed/

My advice is just to have an engagement party, maybe a barbecue or something informal. That way you can have a big event for family and friends without the risk of getting denied.

That thread is not relevant to the OP, the OP is asking about what is possible after the visa is issued. Inky's answer is correct.

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Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,111

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Thank you! That's what I figured. Thanks a lot. :)

No problem! Enjoy it !!

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

Greg n Veronica Collaborator

Greg n Veronica   17

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I am thinking about just marrying legally with my fiance and then at the end of the year have a wedding ceremony. The reason I'm thinking this is so because it would be easier for his famiily to plan to come here towards the end of the year... has anyone out there ever done this? married legally and later have a ceremony? Thanks, VJers.... :)

When my fiancee gets here we are doing the same thing. Justice of the Peace wedding locally and then next summer a nice ceremony out where my folks live. So basically, vow renewel next summer.

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baron555   934

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I am thinking about just marrying legally with my fiance and then at the end of the year have a wedding ceremony. The reason I'm thinking this is so because it would be easier for his famiily to plan to come here towards the end of the year... has anyone out there ever done this? married legally and later have a ceremony? Thanks, VJers.... :)

Sure most of us do that. The beneficiary comes to the US with the K-1 visa, then within 90 days of entry, you have a legal marriage. Then later when family can be arranged you have a party.

You can't do this over there because the K-1 is only for marriages that occur within the US>

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