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Eloped, interview, non-traditional proposal

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APGG94   35

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Hey VJ, 

I'd like some advice. Long story short we eloped and there was no formal proposal. We had been dating since September 2016 and eloped August 2016. He didn't want to lose me. I was denied OPT from my F1 in May 2017 due to a school error (wrong date on updated I-20) and he wanted me to stay in the country so we could continue our relationship. He had already planned on proposing at the end of the year but we eloped so we could start the AOS journey for me without risking me being summoned to court if I overstayed. We have since let family and friends know of our marriage and we are nearing the end of my AOS journey (interview in a month). How can I explain this if asked at the interview about our proposal and marriage? 

F1 (graduated) with pending AOS after marriage! ^_^

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Exactly the way you just did. Your overstay is not an issue if married to a US citizen...they don't care why.

If married to an LPR, you would need to verify that you applied for AOS while still in status.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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APGG94   35

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2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Exactly the way you just did. Your overstay is not an issue if married to a US citizen...they don't care why.

If married to an LPR, you would need to verify that you applied for AOS while still in status.

Thanks! He's a USC. Will it raise any flags that we applied after I was denied OPT? I hate the stigma of getting married for a green card cuz ultimately is that what we did? Yes. But we also married because we found love and didn't want to lose it. This was one of few options.  

F1 (graduated) with pending AOS after marriage! ^_^

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geowrian   22,336

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2 minutes ago, APGG94 said:

Thanks! He's a USC. Will it raise any flags that we applied after I was denied OPT? I hate the stigma of getting married for a green card cuz ultimately is that what we did? Yes. But we also married because we found love and didn't want to lose it. This was one of few options.  

I wouldn't call it a red flag...you were dating while still in status anyway.

I doubt you married for a green card...it sounds like you married to be together. A green card is just necessary for you to do so within the US. "Marrying for a green card" implies that the goal of the marriage is to get a green card...as in a fraudulent marriage.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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APGG94   35

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12 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I wouldn't call it a red flag...you were dating while still in status anyway.

I doubt you married for a green card...it sounds like you married to be together. A green card is just necessary for you to do so within the US. "Marrying for a green card" implies that the goal of the marriage is to get a green card...as in a fraudulent marriage.

I understand. Thanks for clearing that up... Then yes, we married to be together. A green card is the means to do that. But ultimately we would do whatever to stay together. 

F1 (graduated) with pending AOS after marriage! ^_^

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