Interview Question About Wedding

[ltkenbo 3]

My fiancee and I plan to marry legally in the court here very soon after she enters the United States (in February or March), however we plan to do a ceremony and reception for my family later in May (we already have somewhere reserved too). I want to make sure that the answer she gives will be sufficient to the question they ask. For example:

"When and where are you getting married?"

"My fiance and I plan to get legally married in the local court in Minnesota within two weeks of my arrival to the United States. Then in May we will celebrate it with his family and friends by having a regular wedding ceremony and reception."

Do you think this answer is ok? She will have proof of our wedding venue reservations for May with her as well.

[Crumulent 7]

That's a fairly normal thing to do. You'll be fine.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Yep. Sounds pretty normal/common to me.

A lot of K1 entrants seem to do precisely what you're describing due to the marrying in 90 days requirement. You can have as many weddings/parties as you like, so long as one of them is your first legally binding one in that 90 day window.

Just out of interest - where is your second one? It's not abroad (outside the USA) is it?

[Cathi 5,726]

If your family celebration is not in the US you have to wait advance parole before you can leave the US.

[ltkenbo 3]

Thanks guys!

If your family celebration is not in the US you have to wait advance parole before you can leave the US.

It will be in the same city where I live in the US (Minneapolis). I would be too expensive to go back to Peru and have a celebration there. We are hoping that her immediate family can get tourist visas and come but if not we thought about streaming it over the internet so they can watch

Edited January 6, 2014 by ltkenbo

[TBoneTX 44,864]

"When and where are you getting married?"

"Presuming that the visa is granted, my fiance and I plan to get legally married in the local court in Minnesota within two weeks of my arrival to the United States. Then in May we will celebrate it with his family and friends by having a regular wedding ceremony and reception."

Never assume or presume that a visa will be granted.

In addition, fully expect refusals of the tourist visas for her family.

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[Cathi 5,726]

Thanks guys!

It will be in the same city where I live in the US (Minneapolis). I would be too expensive to go back to Peru and have a celebration there. We are hoping that her immediate family can get tourist visas and come but if not we thought about streaming it over the internet so they can watch

Don't count on anyone getting tourist visas to attend a wedding, and don't make any plans for a wedding or ceremony until the visa is in hand. Almost daily we see postings about people who had to change plans and lose money on deposits made for venues because there were delays in getting an interview, or being put in AP, or missing documents or straight out denials at the interview. I know you are nearing the end and it's exciting, but please use common sense and wait until the visa is physically in your hands before making final arrangements for anything. Good luck!

[ltkenbo 3]

Not counting on it, as I said we have alternative plans (Internet streaming) and even if they can come we're not sure if they will.

Yes I know this is a risk but if was either that or risk not getting the venue at all (due to how often it's reserved for weddings). I had to pick a date that worked for all my family and friends because many live out of state. However it's almost 5 months after the interview and I am aware of the risks. We won't however be purchasing any Airlines tickets until the visa is in hand.

My fiance is in her interview at this moment so wish her the best of luck!

[ltkenbo 3]

The visa was successfully granted (or approved, now we will wait for the issuance).

Edited January 7, 2014 by ltkenbo

[jimnjoan 1]

Congratz..