Questions! Withdrawing K-1, getting Zoom married, then applying for CR-1

[bck86 20]

My partner and I are planning on getting married via Utah Zoom ceremony as soon as possible. We had previously submitted an I-129F (K-1) but are now planning on withdrawing it and submitting an I-130 for CR-1. I have a few questions before we do this.

 

• I was married (but separated for a long time) until just a few months ago. The finalized date of my divorce, per my divorce decree, was in October 2022. Does that pose any problems (or red flags) if my new partner I were to get married only 2 months later (December 2022) via Zoom?
• If we go this route, the location of our marriage would be Provo, Utah, I believe. Will this be a problem (or red flag) when they see that he has never been to the USA before, but we were married in Utah?
• Is it a problem (or red flag) if the beneficiary is currently unemployed?
• We have never lived together, but we did buy a condo together in his country in October. It’s a new build and it’ll be a couple of years before it’s actually finished. We intend to submit the paperwork as bonafide evidence. Any issues with this? Should we submit other evidence of bonafide marriage, just in case? If so, I think it’d just have to be sworn statements because we don’t have any of the other suggested items.
• Will I need certified copies of court documentation for criminal records at any point in the CR-1 process? I know it’s not needed at the time of application, but what about at the time of interview? I don't have any original certified copies, only photocopies.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Just Paul 4,595]

10 minutes ago, bck86 said:

I was married (but separated for a long time) until just a few months ago. The finalized date of my divorce, per my divorce decree, was in October 2022. Does that pose any problems (or red flags) if my new partner I were to get married only 2 months later (December 2022) via Zoom?

Not a problem.  I know of couples getting married the day after the divorce was done.

 

11 minutes ago, bck86 said:

We have never lived together, but we did buy a condo together in his country in October. It’s a new build and it’ll be a couple of years before it’s actually finished. We intend to submit the paperwork as bonafide evidence. Any issues with this? Should we submit other evidence of bonafide marriage, just in case? If so, I think it’d just have to be sworn statements because we don’t have any of the other suggested items.

Submit proof of your time together.   If you can add them to life insurance, bank accounts and credit cards that helps.

12 minutes ago, bck86 said:

Will I need certified copies of court documentation for criminal records at any point in the CR-1 process? I know it’s not needed at the time of application, but what about at the time of interview? I don't have any original certified copies, only photocopies.

Not as the petitioner but expect the beneficiary to be asked about anything during the interview.    This is a good example of "do you really know your spouse" line of questioning.

[bck86 20]

1 hour ago, Paul & Mary said:

Not a problem.  I know of couples getting married the day after the divorce was done.

Submit proof of your time together.   If you can add them to life insurance, bank accounts and credit cards that helps.

Not as the petitioner but expect the beneficiary to be asked about anything during the interview.    This is a good example of "do you really know your spouse" line of questioning.

Great, thanks for your answers! One more follow-up. Any red flags if we've only met/been together 7 months before getting married? Our relationship is genuine, and we will have spent about 4 out of the 7 months together in total (me being in his country). We have records of me being in his country, and of the two of us traveling together to several other nearby countries.

[OldUser 6,602]

14 hours ago, bck86 said:

Great, thanks for your answers! One more follow-up. Any red flags if we've only met/been together 7 months before getting married?

I wouldn't think so. Especially it you spent 4 out of 7 months together. 

[Crazy Cat 41,806]

21 hours ago, bck86 said:

One more follow-up. Any red flags if we've only met/been together 7 months before getting married?

My wife and I met in May 2015.  By the end of July 2015, we were married and living together.  No issues at all.

[bck86 20]

27 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

My wife and I met in May 2015.  By the end of July 2015, we were married and living together.  No issues at all.

Thanks for the confirmation! It's thanks to you that I've decided to switch from K-1 to CR-1... I don't post much, but I read everything and you are always so helpful!

[ezzie 7]

Hi! My son and his fiancée also filed for the Fiancée Visa, and will now withdrawing it.  They are planning to get married in January in the Fiancée's country.  

May I ask what did you put in the letter of withdrawal?  Thanks in advance

[bck86 20]

11 hours ago, ezzie said:

Hi! My son and his fiancée also filed for the Fiancée Visa, and will now withdrawing it.  They are planning to get married in January in the Fiancée's country.  

May I ask what did you put in the letter of withdrawal?  Thanks in advance

I haven't written it yet, I've been combing through the forums to try and get an idea. I think what I gathered is to say that I am writing to withdraw my I-129F. And then I'll make sure to include my full name, address, and the receipt number from my NOA1. I'm not sure what else needs to go in there. I also gathered that I'll be able to just submit it with my I-130 filing rather than needing to send it separately. Hopefully someone with experience can confirm this for us.

[bck86 20]

ANOTHER QUESTION:

 

On Form I-130, Part 5 (Other Information) it asks, "Have you EVER previously filed a petition for this beneficiary or any other alien?" Because I filed I-129F (which I'm withdrawing), I checked the box for yes. It then says, "If you answered Yes, provide the name, place, date of filing, and the result." I put my soon-to-be husband's name (beneficiary), but what do I put for city/state of filing? The city I live in? I sent the petition in the mail from my city... or do I put the place I sent it to (Dallas lockbox??)... finally, with date filed, do I use the NOA1 date? For the result, I put "withdrawn" (since they give the examples of approved, denied, withdrawn).

Edited December 11, 2022 by bck86