Fiance Visa K1 - Online Engagement Ceremony is Acceptable

[ShawnSpiker 4]

Can I translate the documents by myself instead of a certified translator company? such as the fiance contract or any other paperwork?

Thank you!

 

[hplusj 142]

yes?  

Translation is not a requirement, if you can understand what you are reading.  

[ShawnSpiker 4]

2 hours ago, hplusj said:

yes?  

Translation is not a requirement, if you can understand what you are reading.  

Thank you very much.

[ShawnSpiker 4]

On 5/15/2024 at 4:34 PM, hplusj said:

Exactly, you're going to wait no matter what.

I have said a few times on this forum, if I had done my research a year ago I would've picked the spouse visa.  I'm too far along now to really change that.  The upcoming costs are not something I look forward to, for the privilege of living with my spouse immediately after the wedding.

The more I read the more I am aware of the difference but I believe the cost difference with the money is around $1000. I also understand the paperwork process to remove the condition and the traveling restriction with the two-year green card.
Did you look into the cost difference?

[ShawnSpiker 4]

On 5/14/2024 at 5:13 PM, hplusj said:

There doesn't need to be any formal event or even a ring.  Declarations of intent are what are required for the petition, and explain what the nature of your relationship is (engaged to be married).  If you two have both decided to file the 129F, congrats, you're engaged.

Does USCIS accept the fiance contract or do they think it is a marriage contract? I mean is it ok to submit a finance contract with the evidence or it is unnecessary? Thanks 

 

[Lemonslice 4,921]

1 hour ago, ShawnSpiker said:

Does USCIS accept the fiance contract or do they think it is a marriage contract? I mean is it ok to submit a finance contract with the evidence or it is unnecessary? Thanks 

 

What's a fiance contract?

Being engaged isn't a legal status in the US. 

[hplusj 142]

3 hours ago, ShawnSpiker said:

The more I read the more I am aware of the difference but I believe the cost difference with the money is around $1000. I also understand the paperwork process to remove the condition and the traveling restriction with the two-year green card.
Did you look into the cost difference?

you can read about both fee schedules on the USCIS website. 

[SalishSea 17,970]

4 hours ago, ShawnSpiker said:

Does USCIS accept the fiance contract or do they think it is a marriage contract? I mean is it ok to submit a finance contract with the evidence or it is unnecessary? Thanks 

 

“Fiance contract” is not a thing in the United States.

[ShawnSpiker 4]

In my country, we have something called an engagement contract.
That's why, I asked. Should I involve it as a piece of evidence or not?

[ShawnSpiker 4]

23 hours ago, ShawnSpiker said:

Does USCIS accept the fiance contract or do they think it is a marriage contract? I mean is it ok to submit a finance contract with the evidence or it is unnecessary? Thanks 

 

My apologies, I meant the engagement contract. As we have it in my country. 

18 hours ago, SalishSea said:

“Fiance contract” is not a thing in the United States.

No, I meant an Engagement Contract.

Edited May 22 by ShawnSpiker

[ShawnSpiker 4]

21 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

What's a fiance contract?

Being engaged isn't a legal status in the US. 

Even if it is required in our home country.

[SalishSea 17,970]

4 minutes ago, ShawnSpiker said:

My apologies, I meant the engagement contract. As we have it in my country. 

No, I meant an Engagement Contract.

Again, not even slightly relevant to a K-1 fiancee visa or the I-129F petition.

[SalishSea 17,970]

7 minutes ago, ShawnSpiker said:

In my country, we have something called an engagement contract.
That's why, I asked. Should I involve it as a piece of evidence or not?

Not needed.  Intent to marry is best demonstrated by signed statements (by each party) of such.

[Lemonslice 4,921]

29 minutes ago, ShawnSpiker said:

Even if it is required in our home country.

Are you planning to get married there? If so, yes, follow their laws.  

[hplusj 142]

34 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Are you planning to get married there? If so, yes, follow their laws.  

I'm starting to think that the fiance visa might be a little mismatched to OP's expectations