Just received RAE

[SophieTheGamer 9]

Hey everyone,

This is my first time using this forum, I checked our case status randomly last night and it had changed to requesting for additional evidence, my fiance

still hasnt received the hard copy of the letter yet, they stated it was sent on the 2nd June. We are having an unofficial wedding here in Australia in July and he is due to fly over

to Australia in 2 weeks. Curious as to how long it takes to receive the hard copy of the RAE as he wont be there to collect it if he is here. Hoping we can send the additional evidence 

before he leaves America. Any ideas of how long you guys think would be reassuring?

 

Soph & Jerm

Edited June 7, 2017 by SophieTheGamer

[geowrian 22,336]

The RFE normally takes about a week or 2 to arrive (within the US).

 

That said..."unofficial wedding" is setting off flags. Even if a wedding is not legally recognized in a country, you can be considered "too married" for a K-1 visa. If there is any doubt in a CO's eyes that you are married (with or without a marriage certificate), they must refuse the visa. Australia is normally a simple, low-fraud embassy, but my suggestion would be to avoid anything that could be misconstrued as a wedding. Have a party. Have a good time with friends and family. But avoid the wedding aspect. I suggest doing some searches on VJ and read about others who have done an unofficial wedding. Usually it's not an issue, but it is a risk that you should be aware of.

Edited June 7, 2017 by geowrian

[SophieTheGamer 9]

It is a commitment ceremony, the only reason we are doing this is because of the large amount of family we have here that cannot attend a wedding in the States. We have had everything booked for the last year, so there will be no canceling of that, not to mention the money it has cost.....we are basically having a reception which is a dinner with all the family. We are not signing any paperwork of marriage of any sort.

[geowrian 22,336]

Just now, SophieTheGamer said:

It is a commitment ceremony, the only reason we are doing this is because of the large amount of family we have here that cannot attend a wedding in the States. We have had everything booked for the last year, so there will be no canceling of that, not to mention the money it has cost.....we are basically having a reception which is a dinner with all the family. We are not signing any paperwork of marriage of any sort.

I understand what you mean. I also have seen others be denied for unofficial weddings. Signing of any papers is not required for it to be considered "too married".

 

A handful of threads on the subject. I suggest searching VJ for others:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/612725-k1-fiance-visa-denied-because-they-think-we-secretly-married-help/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/589355-k1-visa-denided-on-the-interview/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/635756-will-having-an-unofficial-wedding-cultural-celebration-in-turkey-affect-our-k-1/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/584870-k1-petition-denied/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/625211-very-confused-which-visa-we-need/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/622171-having-a-private-ceremony-before-k-1-is-approved-nexus-card/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/613347-k1-issue/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606100-traditional-marriage-and-court-marriage-questions/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331197-non-legal-religious-wedding-before-k1-visa/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/593292-not-legal-wedding-ceremony-prior-to-k1-visa-interview/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/584945-can-my-fiancée-come-have-a-wedding-celebration-and-fly-back-home-on-a-tourist-visa-while-the-k-1-is-still-pending/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/629915-expedite-i-130/

 

Just be aware of the risk. Best wishes.