Engagement Ring

[sweet cakes 326]

During my interview, the American CO did check out my ring, and asked when my [then] fiance gave it to me. However, most of the K1 applicants I met then didn't have a ring, and everybody was approved, except for one who had a 221g for recent paystubs.

So I agree that not having a ring would cause a denial, but it would definitely help as an evidence of genuine engagement.

[kehills 217]

During my interview, the American CO did check out my ring, and asked when my [then] fiance gave it to me. However, most of the K1 applicants I met then didn't have a ring, and everybody was approved, except for one who had a 221g for recent paystubs.

So I agree that not having a ring would cause a denial, but it would definitely help as an evidence of genuine engagement.

In Manila it isn't a big deal and the OP is dealing with the Philippines, don't know about other embassies.

I was there for the interview, the Filipino pre-screener spent more time chatting with me then my wife same happened with the CO, in fact the CO got so off track that he forgot to have my wife do the oath and had to ask her to come back to the window and do the oath. Totally funny.

I was merely explaining why a ring question might be brought up, Hank. As many have noted here, Manila COs have asked some people about their ring. (And believe me, they're really not worried about fraud in freakin' Australia.)

[baron555 934]

My question is:

Does an engagement ring matter in this K1 process for proof of anything? I havent bought an engagement ring yet and I am filing for the K1 visa for my fiance.

Just curious.

Not a requirement,,,,just the signed Letters of Intent

[Hank_ 9,173]

I was merely explaining why a ring question might be brought up, Hank. As many have noted here, Manila COs have asked some people about their ring. (And believe me, they're really not worried about fraud in freakin' Australia.)

Yes an engagement ring is "on the list" of evidence of a genuine engagement, but being the OP didn't give one to his fiancee yet and was asking if it would be an issue, I wanted him to know that USEM would not consider the lack of a ring as a deal breaker. As long as they have a genuine relationship and documentation he will be fine... without a ring.

Yes the embassy asks about ring, the poster you referenced was asked because she was wearing it -

[kehills 217]

Yes an engagement ring is "on the list" of evidence of a genuine engagement, but being the OP didn't give one to his fiancee yet and was asking if it would be an issue, I wanted him to know that USEM would not consider the lack of a ring as a deal breaker. As long as they have a genuine relationship and documentation he will be fine... without a ring.

Yes the embassy asks about ring, the poster you referenced was asked because she was wearing it -

Right. I was merely pointing out that people can NOT have a visible ring around and still be asked about it, so that people shouldn't assume because they don't have one, they won't be asked about one.

[chrisx1024 3]

Engagement rings are a tradition. They are not required to be legally married. All that matters is that you both intend to marry each other within 90 days of entering the country. You can be married the rest of your lives without having rings.

Edited July 14, 2014 by chrisx1024

[waka1 28]

Imagine it like this, your a hardcore MS-13 gang-banger being sweated by Jersey City Homicide detectives. As the heat turns-up without a result, another detective changes the subject.

Detective, 'Say Bro, cool 'tats', My little brother has one just like this, but this one is just so cool, what does it mean ?' "Homey, that one's special, it means I blew away 10 Zetas down in El Paso...." Rest my case ..

'Bling' don't mean a thing...but it has it's uses

[CowBoE 429]

Engagement rings are a tradition. They are not required to be legally married. All that matters is that you both intend to marry each other within 90 days of entering the country. You can be married the rest of your lives without having rings.

Absolutely, and in some cultures in ain't the rings they exchange.

Embassy has every right to asks for these things...but they aren't necessary looking for the rings,

but instead they are trying to assess if there is a legit love and marriage.