Marrying at very end of K1

[ConorBradley89 5]

Hi all,

So a friend of mine was lucky enough to fall in love and has now entered the US on a K1 visa in the same manner that I had too a few months back, I'm now happily married and adjusting my status to LPR, but my friend unfortunately isn't being so lucky. His Fiance's parents are very pushy and don't want them to get married until the very last minute. What he really needs is something official to show them which says that's a bad idea. I know ive read around this site a number of times that you should not leave these things till the last day but can anyone point me at some official docs i can give him that state that fact?

[Darnell 8,478]

there's a blurb in the I-485 instructions about adjusting from a K-1 visa. but remember the I-485 is a general purpose form, aye?

errata:

1. marry within 90 days of POE date, AOS is ok with just the I-485.

2. marry after 90 days of POE date, AOS needs I-485 + I-130. [more money for filing fees]

[Girl from Celebes 588]

What do you mean the end of K-1 visa? After the beneficiary entered the US, the K-1 visa is void and no longer can be used. Now he depends on his I-94 expiration date.

[msbau764 245]

Hi all,

So a friend of mine was lucky enough to fall in love and has now entered the US on a K1 visa in the same manner that I had too a few months back, I'm now happily married and adjusting my status to LPR, but my friend unfortunately isn't being so lucky. His Fiance's parents are very pushy and don't want them to get married until the very last minute. What he really needs is something official to show them which says that's a bad idea. I know ive read around this site a number of times that you should not leave these things till the last day but can anyone point me at some official docs i can give him that state that fact?

This advice may be controversial but your friend shouldn't consult with the fiance's parents regarding their marriage. If he wants to get married, then do it.

[wbeem 567]

This advice may be controversial but your friend shouldn't consult with the fiance's parents regarding their marriage. If he wants to get married, then do it.

Best answer.

[Boiler 43,432]

I can think of lots of reasons, are they hoping she changes her mind?

[Marco&Bettina 502]

Best answer.

Yeah. I can't top that.

[ConorBradley89 5]

This advice may be controversial but your friend shouldn't consult with the fiance's parents regarding their marriage. If he wants to get married, then do it.

Believe me I have already told him this and warned it does not bode well for the future but unfortunately his fiance's parents hold a lot of sway over her and shes finding it difficult to stand up for herself. He already told me that they don't really seem to want to let them get married and are trying to drag this out so that they will go out of status or that they can apply enough pressure, that it will all fall apart. The only thing they agreed to do was back off a little if there was official docs that said you shouldn't delay until very near the end of the K1 90 day marriage period.

[SK2014 44]

Then they need to take control of their lives and make the choice for themselves.

Her parents need to stay out of it unless she needs their written consent for something.

Has your friend thought about what the future maybe if they do get married? Will her parents make the final decisions throughout their marriage? Might sound mean but if she is not ready to make grown up decisions for herself and with the man she is choosing to marry then maybe she is not ready for marriage.

Edited February 3, 2015 by SK2014

[Boiler 43,432]

He has his I 94 and has to marry and file within that 90 days to maintain status.

Obviously there are work driving issues as well, medical insurance is often a reason for a quick wedding.

[baron555 934]

He has his I 94 and has to marry and file within that 90 days to maintain status.

Wrong.....they have to marry within the 90 days of the entry.....filing for AOS within that period is best, to avoid becoming illegally/unlawfully status (all of which is waived when they file AOS).

Obviously there are work driving issues as well, medical insurance is often a reason for a quick wedding.

Seems to me that the parents will be part of their lives regardless....your friend has to accept this or not.

[Boiler 43,432]

Always a good idea to read what somebody posts before commenting.

[ConorBradley89 5]

Thanks for all your advice everyone, it is greatly appreciated.

[Tim/Mav 305]

Hi all,

So a friend of mine was lucky enough to fall in love and has now entered the US on a K1 visa in the same manner that I had too a few months back, I'm now happily married and adjusting my status to LPR, but my friend unfortunately isn't being so lucky. His Fiance's parents are very pushy and don't want them to get married until the very last minute. What he really needs is something official to show them which says that's a bad idea. I know ive read around this site a number of times that you should not leave these things till the last day but can anyone point me at some official docs i can give him that state that fact?

A Marriage is off to a bad start by listening to others. Who cares what others think. Your Vows are a devotion to each other. Not Parents or other family or friends. If I did it that way and listened to others I would never have my lovely lady today! Point is: If you listen to other opinions. Then you need to be alone.

[Dohan 133]

This probably goes along with not the best advice but for purposes of AOS the two of them can go and get married quietly at City Hall and then have the big wedding later. Seriously, some parents need to open up their minds a bit.