Intent to marry proof at embassy interview

[philippinesusa 0]

Hello,

My fiance has her K1/k2 visa interview March 11th. I hear so many other couples say as examples of proof that they do intend to marry once the fiance is in the petitioners country they provide a reciept of a planned reception, church wedding, guest invitation list..... Due to my being married a few times in the past we plan to be married at the local courthouse by the probate judge. So my question to those on this forum is do you have any ideas on what she could say or present at the interview to support the fact that we do intend to marry?

Thanks in advance!

Jerry

[Emily and Nathan 39]

Won't just like a receipt for the ring- and a letter of intent to marry signed by you be enough?

I would think it would be.

Hello,

My fiance has her K1/k2 visa interview March 11th. I hear so many other couples say as examples of proof that they do intend to marry once the fiance is in the petitioners country they provide a reciept of a planned reception, church wedding, guest invitation list..... Due to my being married a few times in the past we plan to be married at the local courthouse by the probate judge. So my question to those on this forum is do you have any ideas on what she could say or present at the interview to support the fact that we do intend to marry?

Thanks in advance!

Jerry

[philippinesusa 0]

We do have a receipt for a ring but we did not pay much for that ring. She didn't want to wait for my arrival to excited to wear the ring so I let her by it a few months in advance. Also, we did include from each of us in our petition a signed "Intent to Marry" statement. And we planned to update that along with chat logs, phone bill....

Just for the record, we met online 8/15/2012 our personal meeting was 3/2013.

[merkin&regine 18]

Hello,

My fiance has her K1/k2 visa interview March 11th. I hear so many other couples say as examples of proof that they do intend to marry once the fiance is in the petitioners country they provide a reciept of a planned reception, church wedding, guest invitation list..... Due to my being married a few times in the past we plan to be married at the local courthouse by the probate judge. So my question to those on this forum is do you have any ideas on what she could say or present at the interview to support the fact that we do intend to marry?

Thanks in advance!

Jerry

We both submitted letter of intent to marry & with the letter, you can create and summarize the timeline on how and when you guys met. We had a lawyer made our letter of intent though but it doesn't have to. As to our letter, I had mine notarized in the Philippines and my fiancé (before) had it notarized in his state. (Having it notarized may not be needed but we just want our papers to be legit)

Not a single reciept or proof of our reception was submitted.

Goodluck!

Edited January 17, 2014 by merkin78

[TBoneTX 45,288]

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[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Hello,

My fiance has her K1/k2 visa interview March 11th. I hear so many other couples say as examples of proof that they do intend to marry once the fiance is in the petitioners country they provide a reciept of a planned reception, church wedding, guest invitation list..... Due to my being married a few times in the past we plan to be married at the local courthouse by the probate judge. So my question to those on this forum is do you have any ideas on what she could say or present at the interview to support the fact that we do intend to marry?

Thanks in advance!

Jerry

INMHO almost 100% of filers spend way too much time sweating the Proof of relationship angle.I did it also.

If everything is on order, Finances, Back groud checks,Cenomar, etc etc you will be fine.

All you need is the letter of Intent to marry. Of course you cant throw in anything you want, but guest lists etc is way over the top and 99.9% chance it will never be looked at. They are looking for glaring red flags not trying to Analyze each relationship.,We havebeen married 2 years and about to file ROC. We have seen lot's go thru the K-1. Almost all way way over prepare. They don't have time to spend more than a few mins with each candidate

Here is the text part of my intent letter, a very experience Visa advocate helped me write it. Take note that I outline the relationship, include several examples of times together. and put emphasis on meeting her family The last part where I expressly say, i intend to marry her with 90 days etc is important.

I am no expert but we had a quick, no problem K-1 experience. I underlined the must have parts

STATEMENT OF INTENT

XXXXXXXXXXXXX-Name

US Dept of Homeland Security

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Date

Dear Sir or Madam:

My name is xxxxxxxx and I am a U.S. citizen by birth. My fiancée is xxxxxxxxxxxx, a citizen of the Philippines We are both of legal age to marry and we are both free to marry.

I met XXXXXX online approximately 4 months ago. What attracted me to XXXXX was her very poised and conservative but sweet nature. Since that time we have chatted every day ,and XXXXXXX has always been the epitome of class and grace.. During this 4 months I have grown to love XXXXXX and a romance has grown that could not be separated by distance. I know that XXXXX is a sweet sincere, loyal woman, who anyone that met would instantly like and in my case love. I have also grown close to XXXXXXX family, and have been accepted and loved by a very fine Philippine family.

As the supporting documents will show I traveled to Cebu City to meet XXXXXXXXXXX arriving on XXXXX. After spending the first few days with her and her family I was overwhelmed by the love of kindness of these people and knew I had made the right decision. Her family took me to many of the sites in Cebu, including the site of the Battle of Lapu Lapu, and the beach upon which MacArthur landed. We also visited the cross of Magellan and prayed and lit candles at the Church Santo Nino de Cebu. After a few days her family approved of Me enough that they let us spend time alone together. This was a very touching nod of approval by new family. During the days we spent together we laughed, and talked for hours. Hung out in the SM mall and we both agreed we still felt the same attraction and love in person we had developed online. I was appreciative that her supervisor let her have some time off during my visit and I got to meet most of her office mates.

The last day of my trip I spent in the home of her brother in law, a local XXXXX, and head of her household. I asked for her hand in marriage. I promised to love and respect this beautiful, unique wonderful woman with all of my heart and to treat her with respect and gentleness for the rest of our lives. I also met her Mother and asked for her blessings in this union and promised to bring her back yearly to see her family.

One of the more interesting parts of my trip was being invited to the traditional Sunday lunch with her entire extended family. I have to say the Lechon was tasty but the barbequed Chorizo was the best thing I have ever tasted. I did eat the Dinuguan, because her sister made it, but it may be an acquired taste.

XXXX and I spent almost every waking second together until the sad day, with tears in our eyes, we parted on XXXXX.

Since my return we spend every free moment we can, talking and counting the time until we finalize the k-1 Visa process and she can come here for us to XXXXX.

Having purchased an engagement ring at Oro China at SM mall, I fully I intend to marry, XXXXXXXXXXXXX within 90 days of her entry into the U.S.A. following the approval of the petition to which this statement is attached and the subsequent issuance of a K1 visa by the consular section of the U.S. embassy in Manila Philippines.

Respectfully,

XXXXXXXXXXX

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello,

My fiance has her K1/k2 visa interview March 11th. I hear so many other couples say as examples of proof that they do intend to marry once the fiance is in the petitioners country they provide a reciept of a planned reception, church wedding, guest invitation list..... Due to my being married a few times in the past we plan to be married at the local courthouse by the probate judge. So my question to those on this forum is do you have any ideas on what she could say or present at the interview to support the fact that we do intend to marry?

Thanks in advance!

Jerry

Most simply submit the Letter of Intent with a new date (same letter used with the I-129F), nothing complicated.

If the CO asks your fiancee about the wedding plans she should tell them what you just said - getting married at the courthouse.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Most simply submit the Letter of Intent with a new date (same letter used with the I-129F), nothing complicated.

If the CO asks your fiancee about the wedding plans she should tell them what you just said - getting married at the courthouse.

Yup as always Hank nails it.

One question Hank..I am ashamed to admit now i used an attorney. Big waste of good money

For whatever reason he said do another intent letter for the interview.

I think you know more than he did, do you think that is valid?

How long before your ROC hank?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Yup as always Hank nails it.

One question Hank..I am ashamed to admit now i used an attorney. Big waste of good money

For whatever reason he said do another intent letter for the interview.

I think you know more than he did, do you think that is valid?

How long before your ROC hank?

Like said most do a new Letter of Intent for the interview at the embassy, so your attorney is correct.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/325288/packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_10%20October%202013_.pdf

h. EVIDENCE OF A GENUINE ENGAGEMENT. You must be prepared to prove to the consular officer

that you have a genuine relationship with your petitioner and a clear intention to marry within 90 days of

admission into the U.S. In the past, successful applicants have submitted photographs, letters, e-mails,

phone records, bank records, and remittance records as evidence supporting their relationships and intent to

marry.

As for ROC we have a little over 6 months before filing. Then the big count down starts as my wife will get her citizenship as soon as allowed so we can kiss this immigration stuff goodbye.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Like said most do a new Letter of Intent for the interview at the embassy, so your attorney is correct.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/325288/packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_10%20October%202013_.pdf

h. EVIDENCE OF A GENUINE ENGAGEMENT. You must be prepared to prove to the consular officer

that you have a genuine relationship with your petitioner and a clear intention to marry within 90 days of

admission into the U.S. In the past, successful applicants have submitted photographs, letters, e-mails,

phone records, bank records, and remittance records as evidence supporting their relationships and intent to

marry.

As for ROC we have a little over 6 months before filing. Then the big count down starts as my wife will get her citizenship as soon as allowed so we can kiss this immigration stuff goodbye.

Darn we do ROC in about 3 weeks. I was hoping you were first, and I could graze off your advice.

As for citizenship. i understand you can file as soon as 1 year after ROC? Not 100% sure. We are going to be back and forth to the PI a lot. I hate to stay more than a month or 2 until she gets citizenship here, then it's all over. We also plan to file Dual for her, since we may end up living there

[Hank_ 9,174]

Darn we do ROC in about 3 weeks. I was hoping you were first, and I could graze off your advice.

As for citizenship. i understand you can file as soon as 1 year after ROC? Not 100% sure. We are going to be back and forth to the PI a lot. I hate to stay more than a month or 2 until she gets citizenship here, then it's all over. We also plan to file Dual for her, since we may end up living there

ROC isn't complicated

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/conditional-permanent-residence/remove-conditions-permanent-residence-based-marriage

One form, pretty simple. Big part of the process is showing co-mingling of assets, etc.; joint ownership of home and auto, joint bank accounts, utility bills and so on.

http://www.uscis.gov/i-751\

Sound like we are on the same path. We have plans to "snowbird" in the Philippines, and may look at living there when I can't get the motorcycle off the kickstand anymore.

Naturalization is pretty straight forward also.

http://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/naturalization-spouses-us-citizens

General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for naturalization pursuant to section 319(a) of the INA, an applicant must:

• Be 18 or older
• Be a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
• Have been living in marital union with the U.S. citizen spouse, who has been a U.S. citizen during all of such period, during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application and up until examination on the application
• Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
• Have continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
• Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization until the time of naturalization
• Be physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
• Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (also known as civics)
• Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law

http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume12.html

[philippinesusa 0]

Very appreciative of all who took the time out of their busy schedule to help us. Some very informative replies. I feel better now! :-) Thanks again!!!

[Tahoma 2,292]

Chinook and I submitted very simple updated letters of intent. Basically, the letters said that we were still single and free to marry, and that we intended to marry within 90 days of when Chinook entered the U.S.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Chinook and I submitted very simple updated letters of intent. Basically, the letters said that we were still single and free to marry, and that we intended to marry within 90 days of when Chinook entered the U.S.

and from what I was told those points are the Key. The intent to marry in 90 days and free to marry.

[jgoodman 8]

Our letter of intent was also simple. We used the same ones we used for the K1 package with different dates and addresses. Her interview was this week and she was approved.