AOS Interview K1: Married in November 2019 in court but had a party/ceremony in December 2020

[rupok93 3]

How do I explain this to the officer? Basically we got married in court in nov 2019 but didnt have time to do a party/ceremony with family since we lived in florida and most of my family lives in nj and nyc. And then covid hit a month or 2 later and we couldnt do anything,  eventually had a small party in December 2020 in nj. Our marriage certificate is from florida.

 

How do I explain this to the officer in a way to not trigger any issues? Is doing the party later ok with the k1 visa or that looks like fraud?

 

 

 

Edited April 16, 2021 by rupok93

[Chancy 6,243]

22 minutes ago, rupok93 said:

How do I explain this to the officer in a way to not trigger any issues? Is doing the party later ok with the k1 visa or that looks like fraud?

 

Just explain it like you did in your post.

 

Many K1 couples do a quick court wedding first, to get their marriage certificate, so they can submit the AOS package as soon as possible.  Then they do the party with family and friends some time later.  Bring pictures of the party and other new evidence of bona fide relationship to the interview.

 

Edited April 16, 2021 by Chancy

[Joyoussinger 1,427]

Np worries! The requirement is that you marry within 90 days and having a party is not a requirement at all. Best of luck with your interview!

[payxibka 10,047]

3 hours ago, rupok93 said:

How do I explain this to the officer? Basically we got married in court in nov 2019 but didnt have time to do a party/ceremony with family since we lived in florida and most of my family lives in nj and nyc. And then covid hit a month or 2 later and we couldnt do anything,  eventually had a small party in December 2020 in nj. Our marriage certificate is from florida.

 

How do I explain this to the officer in a way to not trigger any issues? Is doing the party later ok with the k1 visa or that looks like fraud?

 

 

 

We never did a party.  Didn't know it was a requirement 

[payxibka 10,047]

2 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

Just explain it like you did in your post.

 

Many K1 couples do a quick court wedding first, to get their marriage certificate, so they can submit the AOS package as soon as possible.  Then they do the party with family and friends some time later.  Bring pictures of the party and other new evidence of bona fide relationship to the interview.

 

Or some not at all.  Pictures of a party is poor evidence anyway.