Gay Engagement

[Nikkosan 127]

I did make a change to the letter of intent. I made sure the letter of intent said we would marry within 90 days in a state where it is allowed by law.

I did exactly the same...I explicitly mentioned a state where it is allowed by law, and that does NOT have a residency requirement (MA).

[bakodj 0]

I created my package using the instructions on this website. As evidence I sent about 26 pictures ranging from 2003-2013. I knew I only needed 3-5 pictures of us together, but I figured what more evidence do they need if they can see for themselves that we've been together for 10 years. I did not include anything more. I used all the templates for letters on this website as well. I did make a change to the letter of intent. I made sure the letter of intent said we would marry within 90 days in a state where it is allowed by law.

Thats a very good suggestion! Thank your for it:)

[FulanoDeTal 19]

You all have been very helpful! I have a couple more questions. First, as the petitioner, what evidence (if any) should I provide of our preparations to marry other than the letter of intent? Second, I just finished grad school and will begin working next week and expect to make above the 125% of the poverty guideline by the year. Once I meet that threshold do I also need to show my assets? I ask because I have been accruing a savings to buy a much needed car but I don't watch to jeopardize the sponsorship. As always, thank you for your insight.

For what it's worth, in addition to our mutual letters of intent, I included a letter from my church's minister confirming that we plan to marry within 90 days of my fiance's entry into the United States, but only because the letter was easy to obtain. From everything I've seen, however, the correctly worded fiance letters of intent should be sufficient.

As far as the car goes, since you're new to the job market I would hold off the purchase if possible and keep your money liquid. After you pass the I-134 test, you will still have to submit an I-864 Affidavit of Support for your husband's Adjustment of Status after you've married in the U.S. The I-864 form only allows you to include an automobile as an asset if you have a second working automobile that is not included. So, unless you're planning on having two working automobiles going forward, to be safe I would not put the money into a car until you're through the Adjustment of Status.

[Nikkosan 127]

More good news.

The State Department Will Provide Visas To Same-Sex Couples (with FULL text of Kerry's announcement):

http://www.buzzfeed.com/alisonvingiano/the-state-department-will-provide-visas-to-same-sex-couples?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=buzzfeed

Edited August 2, 2013 by Nikkosan

[bakodj 0]

OK for-I think-my final question prior to submitting this petition...If my fiancee and I get married a year after he get his fiancee visa and comes to America, what considerations would then have to be made? Just curious...thanks!

[KayDeeCee 4,904]

OK for-I think-my final question prior to submitting this petition...If my fiancee and I get married a year after he get his fiancee visa and comes to America, what considerations would then have to be made? Just curious...thanks!

The purpose of the K-1 is to enter and marry within 90 days of entry. You sign letters of intent stating you will do so. Why would you marry a year after entry with a K-1? As soon as the I-94 expires, they will be out of status. If you do not marry within those 90 day, then that makes you ineligible to adjust status from the K-1.

I suppose you could live out of status for almost a year before marrying and then file the I-130 at the time you apply to adjust status because you will need the I-130 to adjust at that point You would have to pay the extra $420 I-130 fee plus pay the fee for a new medical as well. I do not suggest taking this route though.

Wait to file until you are ready to marry within 90 days of entry with the K-1. Once the K-1 is approved, you have 6 months to use it to enter the US. No reason to break the requirements of the K-1 and live out of status for so long being deportable, pay all those extra fees and undergo the extra scrutiny about why you did not marry in the 90 days to begin with.