Ceremony in Fiance's Country after Civil Ceremony in US

[garebear397 55]

Hey all, I just had a question that I am fairly sure of the answer -- but wanted some confirmation. 

 

The plan for me and my fiance is that after she receives her K-1 visa, she will come to the US, we will have a civil marriage ceremony, and apply for the AOS, EAD, and AP at that time. Then after she receives the Advanced Parole approval we will travel to her home country (Chile) and have a religious ceremony with her family. Is there any potential flaws in this plan? From what I have read it appears to be fine -- mostly I have heard the issue is when people try to have a religious ceremony BEFORE entering the US on their K-1 visa. In this case she will enter the US as my fiance, and we will get married, and then go to Chile for the religious ceremony -- so I can't imagine them caring about that. 

 

But confirmation would be great and ease our nerves. Thanks! 

[A'n'L 735]

This is the right way to do it. Just keep in mind that it might take 3-4 months to obtain AP.

[garebear397 55]

1 minute ago, Dee elle said:

that is correct.. enter as fiance, marry within 90 days .. civil ceremony is fine.... submit AOS, EAD and  AP.  Once the AP is received, approx 120 days, then she can leave and re enter using the AP. Remember that when you file for ROC at the 2 year mark, they will be loo6ming for proof of bonafide felation6ship from day 1 of your marraige,  not just after the religious ceremony. So  begin with joint bank accounts etc right from the start. 

Gotcha, its a good point about the day 1 aspect -- I will keep it in mind. Thanks!