Small question

[Newer 1]

Hello everyone!

I’m wondering that if we can have a wedding ceremony in Vietnam after our K1 visa is approved? Then we will flying to U.S to register for the marriage certificate in court. Is it okay to do so? Thank you.

 

Edited October 12, 2018 by Newer

[mniceguy16 184]

k1 is for UNMARRIED couples,any form of marriage makes your k1 visa revocable and you will end up getting a ban,remember USCIS  knows more than you can imagine.

[geowrian 22,335]

No. A K-1 visa requires you to remain unmarried until entry into the US.

[Newer 1]

Thank you two for letting me know. 

If my fiance comes to the U.S and we go to register for marriage certificate in court. We don’t actually have a wedding ceremony, which means no photo of wedding. Is it affect anything when we file the AOS? 

And how long does the entire process of AOE takes to get the green card on hands? 

Thank you! 

 

[geowrian 22,335]

2 minutes ago, Newer said:

Thank you two for letting me know. 

If my fiance comes to the U.S and we go to register for marriage certificate in court. We don’t actually have a wedding ceremony, which means no photo of wedding. Is it affect anything when we file the AOS? 

And how long does the entire process of AOE takes to get the green card on hands? 

Thank you!

No photos of the wedding are required for AOS...many people with a K-1 have a small court wedding. Some have a larger ceremony later.

The amount of time AOS takes depends mostly on your local USCIS field office. Some can be completed in as little as ~4 months., Many are taking a little over a year nowadays.

Edited October 12, 2018 by geowrian

[Newer 1]

9 minutes ago, geowrian said:

No photos of the wedding are required for AOS...many people with a K-1 have a small court wedding. Some have a larger ceremony later.

The amount of time AOS takes depends mostly on your local USCIS field office. Some can be completed in as little as ~4 months., Many are taking a little over a year nowadays.

Thank you georwian!

We just do it simple as go to the court and register for marriage status. Just like go to sign something in business. It’s totally okay with AOS right? 

Is there a way that we can travel out of U.S while the AOS processing? Then go entry safely? 

[geowrian 22,335]

11 minutes ago, Newer said:

Thank you georwian!

We just do it simple as go to the court and register for marriage status. Just like go to sign something in business. It’s totally okay with AOS right? 

Is there a way that we can travel out of U.S while the AOS processing? Then go entry safely? 

The exact process varies by state & county. Usually you apply for a marriage license first. Some states have a minimum waiting period between license application and when you can marry (e.g. PA has a 3 day waiting period).

But yes, a court marriage is perfectly fine for AOS.

 

Once married, you should apply for AP (I-131) + EAD (I-765) alongside AOS. AP will be your travel document to exit and return to the US. EAD will be your work authorization. ETA: ~4-6 months currently.

If you have a firm job offer, you can request an expedite of the EAD.

Usually they issue a combo card that acts as an EAD + AP.

There are no additional fees required for AP and EAD...nothing to lose by applying for them.

https://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Edited October 12, 2018 by geowrian

[Newer 1]

30 minutes ago, geowrian said:

The exact process varies by state & county. Usually you apply for a marriage license first. Some states have a minimum waiting period between license application and when you can marry (e.g. PA has a 3 day waiting period).

But yes, a court marriage is perfectly fine for AOS.

 

Once married, you should apply for AP (I-131) + EAD (I-765) alongside AOS. AP will be your travel document to exit and return to the US. EAD will be your work authorization. ETA: ~4-6 months currently.

If you have a firm job offer, you can request an expedite of the EAD.

Usually they issue a combo card that acts as an EAD + AP.

There are no additional fees required for AP and EAD...nothing to lose by applying for them.

https://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Thank you so much 👍🏽

Do know how long do they take to approve the AP?

Is there any chance that they will deny re-enter the U.S at airport? (Even my fiance has the AP)? 

 

[Newer 1]

50 minutes ago, Newer said:

Thank you so much 👍🏽

Do you know how long do they take to approve the AP?

Is there any chance that they will deny re-enter the U.S at airport? (Even my fiance has the AP)? 

 

 

[geowrian 22,335]

7 hours ago, Newer said:

Thank you so much 👍🏽

Do know how long do they take to approve the AP?

Is there any chance that they will deny re-enter the U.S at airport? (Even my fiance has the AP)?

Roughly 4-6 months on average right now.

Only US Citizens are guaranteed entry. But unless there is a strong reason for them to deny entry, I wouldn't be too concerned.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

16 hours ago, Newer said:

Hello everyone!

I’m wondering that if we can have a wedding ceremony in Vietnam after our K1 visa is approved? Then we will flying to U.S to register for the marriage certificate in court. Is it okay to do so? Thank you.

 

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[EandH0904 1,184]

15 hours ago, Newer said:

Thank you so much 👍🏽

Do know how long do they take to approve the AP?

Is there any chance that they will deny re-enter the U.S at airport? (Even my fiance has the AP)? 

 

If what you are asking is, after you get married can you go back to Vietnam before you adjust and safely come back....no. The k1 is a single entry Visa and can be used only once. If you leave before adjusting status the beneficiary may not be allowed to re-enter. The US citizen can of course. 

 

If you want to do a marriage ceremony in Vietnam you should do that and file a CR1 instead 

[<3T&M<3 217]

21 hours ago, geowrian said:

If you have a firm job offer, you can request an expedite of the EAD.

@geowrian So if my fiance has a job offer he may be able to get an expedite of the EAD? Is there a website that discusses this in detail?

I guess I can look it up, LOL!

[geowrian 22,335]

Just now, <3T&M<3 said:

@geowrian So if my fiance has a job offer he may be able to get an expedite of the EAD? Is there a website that discusses this in detail?

I guess I can look it up, LOL!

Correct. No guarantees on approval or a timeline, but it is a common reason for an EAD expedite (technically under the "Severe financial loss to company or person" expedite criteria).

[thankyousomuch 0]

If everything is done and I have a greencard. Can I go back to my original country to have a wedding over there?