k-1 for proxy wedding not consummated

[hobbitofohio 10]

I say that language is unnecessary and can only muddle and confuse USCIS. We all know that to use a K-1, the couple can not be legally married and that marriage must be performed in the US. And we all know the ceremonies and other may be performed prior to entry to the US. This language, IMO, serves no useful purpose and can only lead to possible RFEs or at worst a denial (and loss of fee).

If the USCIS wants this language, they will ask for it.

K-1 is also used for Unconsummated proxy weddings. Read the information from the government manual information. Few people do proxy weddings, but they are legal. You do the proxy wedding and you are legally married, but without being consummated the USCIS by law must treat you as unmarried. However you are married for all other legal issues. The language is how to keep USCIS from becoming very confused. If you are not having an unconsummated proxy wedding, do not worry with the post.

My wife came to the USA on a K1. I have been through the process.

Edited December 16, 2013 by hobbitofohio

[baron555 934]

Great info, most weddings have both attending but if one can not, then there there is this option (kinda weird though).

[hobbitofohio 10]

Great info, most weddings have both attending but if one can not, then there there is this option (kinda weird though).

I agree very weird, but in rare situations it is helpful. Most times it is not a good idea. In our case it permited us to marry before my step daughter's birthday. A minor can join Mother much easier than adult can join Mother in USA. However it added the cost of trip to Texas for the proxy wedding, costs of the proxy wedding in Texas, plus costs for wife to travel to Moscow to USA embassy to have her proxy papers witnessed.

The down side of the wedding day was I sent my first night being married on an airplane flying back to Ohio alone...