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SIN2LAX   1

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I must say that this forum has helped ALOT in our visa journey. So here's our brief story and a few of our initial questions

I am a naturalized US citizen (born in Indonesia) and she is an Indonesian citizen who live and holds a permanent residency in Singapore. I am in the process of filing the I129F form. The plan is that after she's got her K1 visa, she'll come to the US, and we'll get our marriage certificate at the civil court, apply for green card and after she gets the greencard, we'll have our wedding party in Indonesia. The main reason is that we (both her & I) have a lot of family members in Indonesia.

We've got a lot of our questions answered already. However, we still have a few remaining questions:

  1. After the I129 is approved, and she goes to an interview, if she is asked regarding wedding plan. Will it be harmful to say that we'll sign our marriage certificate in the US but have the wedding in Indonesia?
  2. Does she need to bring proofs that we have looked at wedding venues and ideas to the interview?
  3. Do I need to go to the interview with her (in Singapore)?

Your help is greatly appreciated :)

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johnnyv   20

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1. I don't think it would hurt. But as you stated, you'll marry in the states, receive her green card, and then you'll leave for the ceremony. I don't see that as a problem. If you do it in that order.

2. I don't think that is necessary.

3. I can't answer this one.

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SennaBrigante   92

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Wedding plans are certainly helpful and no, you don't have to be with her during the interview.

Married in Texas Sept. 16, 2013

Sent I-130 Nov. 3, 2013

Received NOA1 (email) Dec. 19, 2013

Requested Expedite Jan. 2, 2014

Approved Expedite Jan. 4, 2014

Case sent to NVC Jan. 15, 2014

Received NOA1 (mail) Jan. 22, 2014

NVC Received Case Jan. 27, 2014

Received NOA2 (mail) Feb. 25, 2014

NVC Assigned Case Number Mar. 11, 2014

Paid AOS Fee Mar. 29, 2014

Paid IV Fee Mar. 29, 2014

Submitted DS-260 Apr. 4, 2014

Mailed in IV packet Apr. 8, 2014

Submitted AOS packet Forgot the date

Case complete May 31, 2014

Medical Jun. 26, 2014

Interview Jul. 8, 2014

POE (LAX) Sept. 16, 2014

Paid ELIS May 16, 2015

Received GC May 23, 2015

I-751 Receipt Date July 5, 2016

ROC NOA July 15, 2016

I-751 Biometrics Aug. 5, 2016

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EndlessStory   53

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Singapore consulate isn't that strict from my experience for B2. Didn't think there is a need for you to be there for interview but if you can make it there, it's a bonus! You can be with her to calm her down, reduce her stress and worries!

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13th May 2014: AOS (I-485) & EAD/AP combo card
21st May 2014: NOA 1 and biometric letter
11th June 2014: biometric appointment
13th June 2014: RFE received via mail
16th June 2014: replied to RFE
6th August 2014: EAD Approved, AP still in initial review
12th August 2014: got tracking number for EAD
( ) August 2014: Received EAD (I forgot what date I got them but I did receive them less than 5 days from the 12th)
10th September 2014: Interview Waiver received (I wished I was interviewed)
April 23, 2015, we registered your permanent resident status and mailed you a Welcome Notice
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Penguin_ie   5,993

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1. It depends on how you say it. Don;t say you will get married in Indonesia, because the K1 requires a wedding in the USA. Say you will have a small wedding in the USA, followed by a bog celebration in Indonesia after she gets her greencard.

2. Not absolutely necessary, but it can help, as it shows you are serious.

3. Not as far as I know, but it can help, both to calm her nerves and so the CO shows you made the effort.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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Hank_   9,174

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I must say that this forum has helped ALOT in our visa journey. So here's our brief story and a few of our initial questions

I am a naturalized US citizen (born in Indonesia) and she is an Indonesian citizen who live and holds a permanent residency in Singapore. I am in the process of filing the I129F form. The plan is that after she's got her K1 visa, she'll come to the US, and we'll get our marriage certificate at the civil court, apply for green card and after she gets the greencard, we'll have our wedding party in Indonesia. The main reason is that we (both her & I) have a lot of family members in Indonesia.

We've got a lot of our questions answered already. However, we still have a few remaining questions:

  1. After the I129 is approved, and she goes to an interview, if she is asked regarding wedding plan. Will it be harmful to say that we'll sign our marriage certificate in the US but have the wedding in Indonesia?
  2. Does she need to bring proofs that we have looked at wedding venues and ideas to the interview?
  3. Do I need to go to the interview with her (in Singapore)?

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1) You will be married in the USA, can't get a marriage certificate without that ;) The fancy "wedding" after you get your green card will actually be a renewing of vows, just a ceremony for family and friends.

2) Nope, if they ask just tell them your plan.

Hank

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