Marriage Certificate Obtained but not in Spouse's Hometown

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Basics:

Me (USC) and my spouse (Indian Citizen) were married, however not in her hometown but rather my grandfather's hometown ("Place X"). The certificate states that I reside in Place X, as one of us needed to be shown as a resident there to obtain a marriage certificate.

Will this cause a problem in the K3 petitions being approved and/or the interview? Basically, will there be any objections to the validity of the marriage based on my place of residence stated on the certificate?

My options:

1) Do nothing and file with certificate as is

2) Get a new certificate that states I am from the USA or "Place X/USA"

3) Go back and get married again in her hometown.

Thanks!

(I posted this question in the Asia forum but posting here as well)

[kramer 0]

Basics:

Me (USC) and my spouse (Indian Citizen) were married, however not in her hometown but rather my grandfather's hometown ("Place X"). The certificate states that I reside in Place X, as one of us needed to be shown as a resident there to obtain a marriage certificate.

Will this cause a problem in the K3 petitions being approved and/or the interview? Basically, will there be any objections to the validity of the marriage based on my place of residence stated on the certificate?

My options:

1) Do nothing and file with certificate as is

2) Get a new certificate that states I am from the USA or "Place X/USA"

3) Go back and get married again in her hometown.

Thanks!

(I posted this question in the Asia forum but posting here as well)

Interesting question! I'm not sure, I would think you would be OK if you show ties to the hometown if asked? I would try for #2 at least.

Interesting to hear what other VJers say...

[I Miss Her 0]

Basics:

Me (USC) and my spouse (Indian Citizen) were married, however not in her hometown but rather my grandfather's hometown ("Place X"). The certificate states that I reside in Place X, as one of us needed to be shown as a resident there to obtain a marriage certificate.

Will this cause a problem in the K3 petitions being approved and/or the interview? Basically, will there be any objections to the validity of the marriage based on my place of residence stated on the certificate?

My options:

1) Do nothing and file with certificate as is

2) Get a new certificate that states I am from the USA or "Place X/USA"

3) Go back and get married again in her hometown.

Thanks!

(I posted this question in the Asia forum but posting here as well)

Option #1

No objection for getting married any where but what US consulate you chose on form I-129F, question#20 and this is related to question #8 of I-130 and G-325A (place of marriage).

Even if beneficiary mentioned “place X” on G-325A (address for last five years), just about 4-5 months or less is good enough (for marriage certificate). Remember if you wrote six months and more on G-325A and on DS-230 question #20 (if applicable in your case), then you need police clearance.

All I am trying to say you just need one address of “place X’ on any of these form for not choosing option #2 and 3.

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No objection for getting married any where but what US consulate you chose on form I-129F, question#20 and this is related to question #8 of I-130 and G-325A (place of marriage).

Even if beneficiary mentioned “place X” on G-325A (address for last five years), just about 4-5 months or less is good enough (for marriage certificate). Remember if you wrote six months and more on G-325A and on DS-230 question #20 (if applicable in your case), then you need police clearance.

All I am trying to say you just need one address of “place X’ on any of these form for not choosing option #2 and 3.

Hi..Thanks for responding, but neither my spouse or I am a resident of "Place X". I am a resident of US, my grandfather lives in Place X. Spouse lives somewhere else entirely in India.

[I Miss Her 0]

No objection for getting married any where but what US consulate you chose on form I-129F, question#20 and this is related to question #8 of I-130 and G-325A (place of marriage).

Even if beneficiary mentioned “place X” on G-325A (address for last five years), just about 4-5 months or less is good enough (for marriage certificate). Remember if you wrote six months and more on G-325A and on DS-230 question #20 (if applicable in your case), then you need police clearance.

All I am trying to say you just need one address of “place X’ on any of these form for not choosing option #2 and 3.

Hi..Thanks for responding, but neither my spouse or I am a resident of "Place X". I am a resident of US, my grandfather lives in Place X. Spouse lives somewhere else entirely in India.

Petitioner or beneficiary married at “place X’ and for example, stay there for less than one month is good enough to mention on form (not only for an evidence for bonafide marriage but also for marriage certificate as in your case).

If beneficiary mention “place X’ on the form [(G-325A, you already submitted this?) or DS-230 or any other form related to your case) for less than six months is OK.

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No objection for getting married any where but what US consulate you chose on form I-129F, question#20 and this is related to question #8 of I-130 and G-325A (place of marriage).

Even if beneficiary mentioned “place X” on G-325A (address for last five years), just about 4-5 months or less is good enough (for marriage certificate). Remember if you wrote six months and more on G-325A and on DS-230 question #20 (if applicable in your case), then you need police clearance.

All I am trying to say you just need one address of “place X’ on any of these form for not choosing option #2 and 3.

Hi..Thanks for responding, but neither my spouse or I am a resident of "Place X". I am a resident of US, my grandfather lives in Place X. Spouse lives somewhere else entirely in India.

Petitioner or beneficiary married at “place X’ and for example, stay there for less than one month is good enough to mention on form (not only for an evidence for bonafide marriage but also for marriage certificate as in your case).

If beneficiary mention “place X’ on the form [(G-325A, you already submitted this?) or DS-230 or any other form related to your case) for less than six months is OK.

Really, all that matters is that you are legally married, regardless of where you got married. If neither petitioner ever lived in place X, then so be it. This is a non-issue, no need to contrive any explanations or answers on forms. Certainly don't go back and get married again. You're married. Married is married. "Bona fides" are about the relationship, not the wedding.

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Really, all that matters is that you are legally married, regardless of where you got married. If neither petitioner ever lived in place X, then so be it. This is a non-issue, no need to contrive any explanations or answers on forms. Certainly don't go back and get married again. You're married. Married is married. "Bona fides" are about the relationship, not the wedding.

Thanks! I guess what I am ultimately concerned is that since neither of us are (and never have been) residents of place X, the consulate may say its not valid since the laws (local or federal, I'm not sure) say that one of us should be a resident.

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Really, all that matters is that you are legally married, regardless of where you got married. If neither petitioner ever lived in place X, then so be it. This is a non-issue, no need to contrive any explanations or answers on forms. Certainly don't go back and get married again. You're married. Married is married. "Bona fides" are about the relationship, not the wedding.

Thanks! I guess what I am ultimately concerned is that since neither of us are (and never have been) residents of place X, the consulate may say its not valid since the laws (local or federal, I'm not sure) say that one of us should be a resident.

I take it that law is to be allowed to marry and register. You've already been allowed, so the issue is now moot.