A S K-1 Journey

Hi all, My fiancé and I -- both guys -- put together an extensively-researched packet thanks to reading the experiences of all the amazing folks here at VJ. Mailed, they signed for it, we are waiting on our NOA1 now Included in our relatively efficient presentation of evidence (we didn't go overboard on photos, and emphasized stronger things like entry/exit records and matching boarding passes), we included a photo commemorating our recent engagement, which happened on my latest time spent with him. We're very aware of the issues some VJ members have had with engagement photos appearing too formal, but that seems to be moreso related to large gatherings with people, matching outfits, or cultural ceremonies? But the worry bug which seems to go with this process has kicked in, as seems to go hand in hand with this process. I've attached the photo we included, which before we sent the packet so obviously screamed "engagement, not married" in my mind: a single ring, a showing-off-the-ring pose, informal clothing, informal pose, just the two of us. But just wanted to ask the perspective of this amazing group of folks, as y'all have been following these kinds of things for way longer. Any reassurance is appreciated

Hello! This forum -- and visajourney as a whole -- is such a cool resource to those of us earlier in our process; thanks to the amazing people who stick around even after their USCIS journey is over to help other couples! I'm a US petitioner and we're doing the K-1 route, filing our I-129F soon (yes, we know the advantages and disadvantages over just getting married ) As my fiancé is Canadian, I've obviously been closely following the whole Montreal DS-5535 threads. My fiancé's employer is a research institute, and has the words Research Institute in the name. His own duties are NON-SCIENTIFIC; he does logistics/shipping work. But, we're wondering, with the elevated DS-5535 handouts at the Montreal consulate, if just the fact this is his employer is likely to seem TAL-aligned and have us go through the delays that go with the DS-5535. No problem but obviously not fun to wait haha My fiancé works NOT AS A SCIENTIST OR DOCTOR; he has no post-secondary education in the sciences at all, and no Masters/PhD/MD... but then again, education isn't listed on the I-129F, so going into the K-1 interview when he's at that stage, that won't be already established. Anyways, would love to hear if this as his most recent/current employer seems likely to add the DS-5535 wait to the timeline we should be anticipating. And/or if preemtively bringing a resume to the K-1 interview (when we get to that ) and an affidavit from my fiancé's direct supervisor stating that my fiancé's work isn't actually scientific would help curtail that possibility? Appreciate any replies and excited to be joining this cool community!! Thank you!!