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On 2/1/2022 at 3:50 PM, arken said:

The marriage certificate will be the legal document certifying your marriage. However immigration wise, it's considered legal marriage only when you two consummate, that is only after you two meet in person after online marriage. You can only file for i130 after you two meet in person post marriage. No need to worry about the legitimacy of the marriage.

 

However you do need to provide evidences of bonafide relationship. Look into the guidelines in this forum and you will see a bunch of recommendations.

Getting married in Nepal and getting marriage certificate from CDO takes almost a month. so do you think US citizen can visit Nepal and do online UTAH marriage while in nepal and get the marriage certificate. or do online utah marriage when in US and then visit Nepal to meet and spend some time and then later file I130.

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1 hour ago, nickymicky said:

Getting married in Nepal and getting marriage certificate from CDO takes almost a month. so do you think US citizen can visit Nepal and do online UTAH marriage while in nepal and get the marriage certificate. or do online utah marriage when in US and then visit Nepal to meet and spend some time and then later file I130.

You can do either.

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16 hours ago, nickymicky said:

Getting married in Nepal and getting marriage certificate from CDO takes almost a month. so do you think US citizen can visit Nepal and do online UTAH marriage while in nepal and get the marriage certificate. or do online utah marriage when in US and then visit Nepal to meet and spend some time and then later file I130.

As said, one can go either way however just note that the traditional marriage in Nepal carries a lot of weight in terms of bonafide marital relationship in the eyes of CO there. So if you are doing online utah marriage, it is still fine but make sure you have other good evidences of bonafide relationship.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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6 minutes ago, arken said:

As said, one can go either way however just note that the traditional marriage in Nepal carries a lot of weight in terms of bonafide marital relationship in the eyes of CO there. So if you are doing online utah marriage, it is still fine but make sure you have other good evidences of bonafide relationship.

Plan is to just do Legal marriage in order to start the process with USCIS and then later in US do Nepali style traditional marriage. because of Limited time I think Utah marriage will be quick and easy.

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Just now, nickymicky said:

Plan is to just do Legal marriage in order to start the process with USCIS and then later in US do Nepali style traditional marriage. because of Limited time I think Utah marriage will be quick and easy.

I'm the OP, I traveled to meet my wife at a hotel and we got married via Zoom together. Right now our case was approved and it's on the NVC. So yes, you'll be more than fine. It's also easier to have the Marriage certificate in plain English instead of having to translate it.

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9 minutes ago, nickymicky said:

Plan is to just do Legal marriage in order to start the process with USCIS and then later in US do Nepali style traditional marriage. because of Limited time I think Utah marriage will be quick and easy.

Yeah definitely go for it but if asked during the interview do not say  "then later in US do Nepali style traditional marriage" cuz it will create more doubt on the intent of your utah marriage. "We'll have wedding reception/celebration later in the US" will be appropriate as one can have multiple celebrations but cannot have multiple marriages without divorcing first.

My point was just to have a bit more of other evidences as well if you go thru utah marriage.

 

13 minutes ago, Kimgaba said:

Right now our case was approved and it's on the NVC. So yes, you'll be more than fine. It's also easier to have the Marriage certificate in plain English instead of having to translate it.

I130 uscis is the easiest part. Visa interview requirements could be much different for different countries as COs know the system of the country well. Not that it matters but the marriage certificate from Nepal will be in both local and English language on the same page and so translation won't be required.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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**Post and replies split into separate thread as poster is asking about their own situation and not replying to the OP of the other thread.  For future reference, please start your own thread with your own questions about your own case or circumstances instead of hijacking threads started by other members.**

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Sounds like an actual traditional wedding in Nepal will delay filing the I-130 by a couple months, Yes, the zoom wedding will make the marriage quicker, easier, and maybe less expensive, but the traditional path in Nepal carries a lot of weight with Consular Officers AND family.  

 

You don't just want to get married.  You want to live happily ever after in the USA too.  Consider your priorities carefully.

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