Indian wedding for K1

[amrm 1]

I would like to know whether the USCIS enforces or wants the parents of bride and groom to be present during the wedding? If the couples intend to have a Indian wedding but cannot fit it within the 90 day timeframe, is a court marriage/ceremony enough? Do we have to show that we had taken vows around the fire etc?? Choosing a venue, and all the formalities required to get in-laws' visitor visa within 90 days is proving to be a challenge. Is there a interview process to go through when applying for a green card after K1 and do we have to submit pictures along with the application or is it later that we have to submit those kinds of documents? Your help/experience is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Ralf

[canadian_wife 1,785]

No, parental attendance is not required

good luck

[SparklePony 238]

For AOS, you do not need to prove you have married following the traditions of your specific cultural background. All they want is an official marriage certificate from a court.

You can later plan for a large wedding, with family, where you follow with your traditions.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

The only proof of marriage needed with the AOS paperwork is a copy of your marriage certificate. If you have an interview(50/50 chance when adjusting from a K-1), then bring evidence of financial co-mingling and co-habitation.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

~ Moved from K-1 Process to AOS from Family Based Visas - topic is AOS, not K-1 ~

[bkghosh 121]

I would like to know whether the USCIS enforces or wants the parents of bride and groom to be present during the wedding? If the couples intend to have a Indian wedding but cannot fit it within the 90 day timeframe, is a court marriage/ceremony enough? Do we have to show that we had taken vows around the fire etc?? Choosing a venue, and all the formalities required to get in-laws' visitor visa within 90 days is proving to be a challenge. Is there a interview process to go through when applying for a green card after K1 and do we have to submit pictures along with the application or is it later that we have to submit those kinds of documents? Your help/experience is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Ralf

All you need is a Marriage Certificate for your I-485 Adjustment of Status application. The traditional Indian ceremony can happen earlier or later at your convenience. However, do make sure to take a lot of pictures during the wedding ceremony (which I am sure you will), and affidavits from a couple of relatives/friends who attend the wedding ceremony. It will be good to submit these evidence of bonafide relationships later when you are submitting the I-751. Other evidence from the wedding ceremony would be - wedding invitation cards etc.