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Confidential vs Public Marriage License?

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CebuGuy   7

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My soon-to-be-wife just arrived not too long ago in California and we're looking to get married soon. The LA county clerk's office is booked for at least a few weeks on the marriage license applications/ceremonies and it appears we will not get the wedding date we want if we go with them. I found a few local services that can help us get hitched conveniently at any time but they only issue confidential licenses. Are there any disadvantages with going with a confidential license as opposed to a public one? I've been looking around and getting mixed messages between "it's not a good idea for AOS" and "it doesn't really matter as long as you're legally married". What's the scoop? Does anyone have any personal experiences with this?

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Our long-time VJ member Loren Y will marry you in Las Vegas and handle the marriage certificates.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Loren Y Proficient

Loren Y   2,753

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I'm here and available. No charge for VJ members. Can have you married and certificate in hand in under an hour. Message me if you need more details or my contact information

 

Here on a K1? Need married and a Certificate in hand within a few hours? I'm here to help. Come to Vegas and I'll marry you Vegas style!!   Visa Journey members are always FREE for my services. I know the costs involved in this whole game of immigration, and if I can save you some money I will!

 

 

 

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2 hours ago, Loren Y said:

I'm here and available. No charge for VJ members. Can have you married and certificate in hand in under an hour. Message me if you need more details or my contact information

 

Respect 👏

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Crazy Cat   41,010

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7 hours ago, Loren Y said:

I'm here and available. No charge for VJ members. Can have you married and certificate in hand in under an hour. Message me if you need more details or my contact information

 

You just keep giving and giving.... a real credit to our community (and mankind).

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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CebuGuy   7

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On 4/22/2023 at 10:35 PM, Loren Y said:

I'm here and available. No charge for VJ members. Can have you married and certificate in hand in under an hour. Message me if you need more details or my contact information

 

Thank you for generosity, Loren. I'll talk to my partner and see what she says about it.

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