Means Test, Medical Exam, Ceremony

[I (heart) Brasil 0]

Hello

 

I am currently preparing the I 129 to bring my fiance from Brasil to the US, and I had the following questions:

 

1.  I will be using the "means test" instead of current income to qualify.  How do I indicate this on the I 129 form (or do I need an additional form)?

2.  My fiance has never been sexually active and is nervous about "being probed" during the required medical exam in Rio.  Is the "basic gynecological exam" strictly external, or will she likely be examined internally?  If so, would there be a female in the room with her?

3.  I know that an "official marriage" would nullify the K1 visa, but is a "commitment ceremony" allowed before she comes with me to the US?  Also, is a "marriage ceremony" allowed as long as there is no legal marriage contract?

 

Thank you all for your help with these questions.

[CB & FM 43]

On 10/5/2017 at 9:23 PM, I (heart) Brasil said:

Hello

 

I am currently preparing the I 129 to bring my fiance from Brasil to the US, and I had the following questions:

 

1.  I will be using the "means test" instead of current income to qualify.  How do I indicate this on the I 129 form (or do I need an additional form)?

2.  My fiance has never been sexually active and is nervous about "being probed" during the required medical exam in Rio.  Is the "basic gynecological exam" strictly external, or will she likely be examined internally?  If so, would there be a female in the room with her?

3.  I know that an "official marriage" would nullify the K1 visa, but is a "commitment ceremony" allowed before she comes with me to the US?  Also, is a "marriage ceremony" allowed as long as there is no legal marriage contract?

 

Thank you all for your help with these questions.

I do not know specifically about means test but the intial petition I-129f does not require income proof. It only asks your empoyment history. Income iproof s required at the visa interview in your fiancèe's country where you must submit an I-134 and the supporting documents for it. Then after the marriage when your fiancèe applies for AOS you will need to file with it an I-864 and its supporting documents. These are the times where you will be giving evidence of support regarding income.

 

As to the medical, this link may help with your answers. In Brazil there is one female doctor of the four that are authorized to do the medical exam. So if that doctor is accessible to your fiancèe than she might feel more comfortable with that doctor. When you access this link use the drop box and choose Rio de Janeiro (RDJ) for the specific Brazil information.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare/medical-examination.html

 

Finally, you can do any kind of ceremony you like as long as it does not result in a marriage, legal or religious. A commitment ceremony could just be considered a formal way of acknowledging you intent to marry or engagement, which is part of the K-1 visa process anyway.

 

I hope this helps.

Edited October 8, 2017 by CB & FM