Engagement Ring at Interview

[Char&Imerhey 0]

I have read several threads saying that wearing an engagement ring during the interview is not required. In my case, I bought the ring during my visit, my fiancee picked it out. I just submitted the initial I-129F package and I included the engagement ring receipt as proof of ongoing relationship. I never found the right time to give her the ring and brought it back home with me. The first time a stone fell out, then the place I chose, she did not like, etc. Now she is worried about the interview without the ring. I was going to wait until she was approved and came here before I gave it to her.

Currently, she wears a promise ring that I gave her when I arrived. Should I just mail her the engagement ring?

Edited February 6, 2012 by Char&Imerhey

[canadian_wife 1,829]

I would not trust the mail with an engagement ring. I don't have one, never wanted one and it wasn't even an issue

I am sure she'll be fine, it is not a requirement for her to have one

Good luck

[Wally G! 58]

The engagement ring is not necessary for the interview at USEM. You could email her a copy of the engagement ring receipt and place that with the Proof of relationship. The physical engagement ring is not required or necessary.

[NoneYa 73]

Don't mail it. They will charge you in customs a tax as much as the ring is worth. I paid a $ 65.00 tax in customs on sandals I mailed through FedEx that were valued at $ 85.00. Most women that go through the interview do not have a ring.

[Austramerican 83]

Aside from all the legal and financial advice, mailing an engagement ring is totally not romantic lol Definitely wait until she's there in person and you can do it up right. ;3

[Helen Louise Pile 80]

I can't imagine that a ring would be required. She can tell them she has one but you are waiting to be reunited to give it to her. They did ask at my interview if I had a ring though and he said something like 'Let's see the ring' But very informally, the whole interview was informal. Talk to your fiancee about what she'll say if she's asked, but I agree, don't mail it! Not everyone choses to have an engagement ring so I can't imagine it'd be a problem.

Edited February 6, 2012 by Helen Louise Pile

[pinoygwapo 1]

You fiancee will be fine during her interview, when is she up for the interview. Extend our good luck to her well, to you as well.

[Char&Imerhey 0]

Thanks for all of your reply's. She is just a little nervous. I emailed her and called her a few times and it sounds like she is doing very well. We just don't want to make any mistakes if we can prevent them.

[Matt & Bing 56]

There's no legal requirement to ever have an engagement ring or a wedding ring for that matter. And it won't be an issue for the interiew either.

Good luck.

[Dan and Judy 614]

Since you used the receipt as proof of relationship. And you bought it while you were with her. If I was the guy doing the interview I would be suspicious if she wasn't wearing it.

There is no need to have a ring in the first place but you've made it clear that you got one while you were together and now she's not wearing it. It would make me wonder.

You don't want to make those guys wonder.

[Char&Imerhey 0]

Since you used the receipt as proof of relationship. And you bought it while you were with her. If I was the guy doing the interview I would be suspicious if she wasn't wearing it.

There is no need to have a ring in the first place but you've made it clear that you got one while you were together and now she's not wearing it. It would make me wonder.

You don't want to make those guys wonder.

I agree, that is the reason I posted the question.

I will tell her that if they ask, she should just tell the truth. The ring was damaged and after the repair, we did not have the proper opportunity. I don't think this is an issue. I will post the results here after the interview, which is many months away.

Thanks

[Vince and Cheryl 1]

I agree, that is the reason I posted the question.

I will tell her that if they ask, she should just tell the truth. The ring was damaged and after the repair, we did not have the proper opportunity. I don't think this is an issue. I will post the results here after the interview, which is many months away.

Thanks

I was never asked. Your fiancee will be fine If they by any chance ask, then she can just tell them what happened. As long as all the docs and requirements are complete, there will be no problem Good luck and keep the faith. All will be given in God's time

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I agree, that is the reason I posted the question.

I will tell her that if they ask, she should just tell the truth. The ring was damaged and after the repair, we did not have the proper opportunity. I don't think this is an issue. I will post the results here after the interview, which is many months away.

Thanks

Not that she'll probably be asked, but honesty is always best, good idea!

[Psalm139 5]

I have read several threads saying that wearing an engagement ring during the interview is not required. In my case, I bought the ring during my visit, my fiancee picked it out. I just submitted the initial I-129F package and I included the engagement ring receipt as proof of ongoing relationship. I never found the right time to give her the ring and brought it back home with me. The first time a stone fell out, then the place I chose, she did not like, etc. Now she is worried about the interview without the ring. I was going to wait until she was approved and came here before I gave it to her.

Currently, she wears a promise ring that I gave her when I arrived. Should I just mail her the engagement ring?

The ring is not necessary during the interview, they are actually satisfied with the photos and some proof of conversation and most importantly is the income status of the the one petitioning. SO do not worry about it, i think the receipt is more than enough proof, the Consul knew already that engagement sometimes happened in the US as soon as the fiancee arrived.

[bigdog 377]

I agree if they ask let her tell them the story, Ii lost my wedding ring the first day at home, feeding cattle and still have not found it.