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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,981

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Just marry her in her country and get an official marriage certificate (or whatever it is called there).  If possible, get an official copy in English (yes, it is possible in some countries).  The marriage "ceremony" can be elaborate or it can be as simple as is allowed there.  Example:  In Taiwan, all that is needed is a form letter signed by the couple and 2 witnesses.  We did it during lunch at a restaurant with my wife's Sister-in-Law and Niece.  We then took the signed letter to my wife's Household Registration Office to be officially registered.  We then requested an official marriage certificate (English) which we used in our CR-1 process.  I know the process is different in your fiancee's country, but my point is that all you need to prove you were officially married is a legal marriage certificate.

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Russ&Caro Proficient

Russ&Caro   1,549

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12 hours ago, Manuela1 said:

How did you  change the last name, in Colombia or USA, I’m from Colombia and I got married in February, I haven’t changed my last name and we are about to file for the green card, thanks for the info 

My wife is from Cali. She went down to the municipal offices in Cali to change her name legally.

 

If you live in the US you can probably change it at your local court house. Note, many places allow the name change to be made more easy and more cheaply if done at the time of your marriage.

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Marriage: 2014-02-23 - Colombia    ROC interview/completed: 2018-08-16 - Albuquerque
CR1 started : 2014-06-06           N400 started: 2018-04-24
CR1 completed/POE : 2015-07-13     N400 interview: 2018-08-16 - Albuquerque
ROC started : 2017-04-14 – CSC     Oath ceremony: 2018-09-24 – Santa Fe

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Sunnyland   639

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8 hours ago, bakphx1 said:

There's not a lot you can do to get the visa rolling along any faster.   Make sure all needed documents will be available.  If she's divorced, get the correct court documents. You can start having documents translated.  Otherwise, save money for fees, fees, fees. 

 

Otherwise check for anything you'll need to marry as a foreign person in Colombia.  Some countries want more than just a passport. 

 

Having lived in Colombia, I can tell you that you will make your wife (and USCIS and NVC) happier by spelling it Colombia (not Columbia). 

:star: God knows that one letter can make a world of difference during the immigration process.  :P

 
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