Zoom Wedding for CR-1

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

14 minutes ago, Alex Prijn said:

 

It IS directed at the USCIS. It just so happens Lucky Cat deems the use of the term by the USCIS is defendable, but I guess we have to agree to disagree on that subject.

I didn't write the dictionary.  I guess you can disagree with the dictionary definition, if you choose.......

 

Edit:  This subject reminds me of some of the more "interesting" posts I've seen over the past few years regarding evidence.

Edited January 27, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Alex Prijn 29]

24 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I didn't write the dictionary.  I guess you can disagree with the dictionary definition, if you choose.......

 

Edit:  This subject reminds me of some of the more "interesting" posts I've seen over the past few years regarding evidence.

I don't disagree with the dictionary, I disagree with the one you partially chose to quote over others, as Oxford, Cambridge, Miriam-Webster and dictionary.com all clearly state that to consummate a marriage is to have sexual intercourse. And even vocabulary.com says " To consummate means to bring something to completion, but it often refers specifically to making a marriage complete by having sexual relations."

So yeah I believe the USCIS is incorrectly using this term.

[Bug&Bug 147]

2 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

Not really.  It might allow exemption of the 14 day ban.  It does not guarantee entry into the US or the ability to visit inside the US. 

Ok yes, thats what I mean. 

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

People are trying to give you good advice. We processed under K1. It fit our circumstances at the time. Under the current Covid situation I would definitely do my best to use CR-1 if I could. As far as the online marriage thing goes you can be the test case. Get married on Zoom. File the paperwork. Let us know how it turns out.  Good Luck. 😉

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

There is a recent case from a member who did an online marriage and received the marriage certificate from a county in Kansas.  The difference is that she went to visit her spouse after the ceremony...and she is now going to start the CR-1 process.......all which seem to be in compliance with USCIS requirements.  

Edited January 27, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[isis375 105]

I married via Zoom through Utah in October. I've also consummated the marriage and applied for CR1 afterwards. I got my approval and NOA2 yesterday. We shall see how it unfolds.

 

I can't find anything anywhere that is technically wrong with it as long as you consummate. 

 

Edit to add: Spouse was overseas in Costa Rica for the wedding, but I was in Costa Rica later that month to consummate. 

Edited January 31, 2021 by isis375

[isis375 105]

It's rather annoying for everyone to automatically criticize a decision for Zoom marriage applying for CR1 on the basis that it must be wrong. Say the marriage must be consummated according to USCIS and leave us to consider our options and best decision for us, not you.

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

11 minutes ago, isis375 said:

I can't find anything anywhere that is technically wrong with it as long as you consummate. 

That's how it appears to me, too.  However, the OP seemed to doubt that consummation was needed prior to filing the I-130.  Thanks for sharing your experience.