Is the Utah online marriage scrutinized in any way?

[Osee 0]

Or is it considered no different than a traditional marriage.

 

In my particular case we've been married for over 10 years but recently discovered that i have a previous marriage that hadn't ended which means my current marriage wasn't valid all along.

I've ended the previous marriage, which means now i have to get married again to my current partner. 

 

We are in separate countries at the moment and were considering the Utah proxy marriage and then meeting and doing the i-130. A traditional marriage however, we have to wait a little for.

 

So i was wondering, is there no difference between a proxy marriage and a traditional marriage of far as scrutiny is concerned, or would a traditional marriage fare better, even if marginally?

 

Appreciate your input.

 

P.s if you need more insight to my case, have a look at my previous post.

[Dashinka 24,489]

Not that I have heard of as long as the “consummation” occurs prior to filing the I130 which you are already aware of, and you have good evidence to prove that.   I would expect more scrutiny with respect to your previous situation, but it appears you have that well in hand and have remedied it to the best of your ability.

Good Luck!

 

Edited February 23 by Dashinka

[pushbrk 12,877]

Everything about your case will be "scrutinized", but if you are honest, above board, and present evidence you were together in person, during the marriage OR after and before filing the I-130, nothing at all to worry about on that score.

 

[risotto 0]

I got married online the same way, and it wasn't an issue. The marriage certificate you are issued is identical to one you're given if you got married in person. Nobody ever asked if we got married online or the traditional way. They don't care as long as you're legally married

[pushbrk 12,877]

21 minutes ago, risotto said:

I got married online the same way, and it wasn't an issue. The marriage certificate you are issued is identical to one you're given if you got married in person. Nobody ever asked if we got married online or the traditional way. They don't care as long as you're legally married

USCIS definitely cares whether you've been together in person to consummate the marriage.  That evidence MUST BE provided with the initial petition.

[Osee 0]

On 2/25/2024 at 11:07 AM, pushbrk said:

USCIS definitely cares whether you've been together in person to consummate the marriage.  That evidence MUST BE provided with the initial petition.

Probably a stupid question to you more knowledgeable guys, but could you list what is considered valid evidence in this regard? Preferably starting from the best (if i can be picky with the request 😅)

Edited March 3 by Osee

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

3 minutes ago, Osee said:

Probably a stupid question to you more knowledgeable guys, but could you list what is considered valid evidence in this regard? Preferably starting from the best (if i can be picky with the request 😅)

Passport stamps, boarding passes, etc....evidence showing you were both in the same location either during or after the marriage ceremony. 

[Osee 0]

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Passport stamps, boarding passes, etc....evidence showing you were both in the same location either during or after the marriage ceremony. 

Is this submitted along with the i30?

[InaneTripe 27]

5 minutes ago, Osee said:

Probably a stupid question to you more knowledgeable guys, but could you list what is considered valid evidence in this regard? Preferably starting from the best (if i can be picky with the request 😅)

My marriage happened during the height of the pandemic and by proxy in Japan. To prove that our marriage was "consummated" before filing the I-130, I submitted:

 

1) Printouts from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home showing that my wife entered the US after the marriage to meet me.

2) Copies of her Japan->US itinerary and boarding passes.

3) Pictures of us together in the US  with dates and times.

4) Pictures of us together with my brother and cousin.

 

YMMV, but we were never questioned on any of this. My wife is now in the US in IR-1 status. 

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

4 minutes ago, Osee said:

Is this submitted along with the i30?

Yes....It MUST be submitted with the I-130.

Edited March 3 by Crazy Cat

[InaneTripe 27]

3 minutes ago, Osee said:

Is this submitted along with the i30?

Yes!

Edited March 3 by InaneTripe

[pushbrk 12,877]

6 hours ago, Osee said:

Is this submitted along with the i30?

With the I-130, yes.    Your question indicates you have not yet studied the I-130 instructions.  Doing so, will be critical to your ultimate success.