Tying the knot first and then formally getting married in register office

[Su_123 9]

So I came to the US on K1 visa and we had a traditional Indian wedding ceremony first in NJ, where my sister lives. This is when we tied the knot. A week later we came back to Florida, to my husband's place and we had a court marriage and my in-laws were the only 2 people who accompanied us. 

 

Now I have my green card interview and we are wondering if its ok to tell about the wedding ceremony we had first in NJ before actually getting married legally at the courthouse?

 

Is that okay or will that be an issue ? Still debating.

Any inputs will be helpful

Thanks! 

[Fr8dog 332]

As long as you were legally married within 90 days, nobody is going to care.

Stop overthinking. Answer the questions you are asked. If it comes up answer, if it doesn't, don't.

It's really as simple as that.

 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 44,111]

41 minutes ago, Su_123 said:

So I came to the US on K1 visa and we had a traditional Indian wedding ceremony first in NJ, where my sister lives. This is when we tied the knot. A week later we came back to Florida, to my husband's place and we had a court marriage and my in-laws were the only 2 people who accompanied us. 

 

Now I have my green card interview and we are wondering if its ok to tell about the wedding ceremony we had first in NJ before actually getting married legally at the courthouse?

 

Is that okay or will that be an issue ? Still debating.

Any inputs will be helpful

Thanks! 

I don't see any issues.........The problem with traditional ceremonies is generally when they happen outside the US  before the K-1 issued.  Some consulates see this as a marriage, thus disqualifying the couple for a K-1......in your case, there is no issue.

[payxibka 10,048]

In what location did you sign the marriage license and register the marriage?

[Su_123 9]

3 hours ago, Fr8dog said:

As long as you were legally married within 90 days, nobody is going to care.

Stop overthinking. Answer the questions you are asked. If it comes up answer, if it doesn't, don't.

It's really as simple as that.

 

 

 

Okay.. Thank you!

3 hours ago, missileman said:

I don't see any issues.........The problem with traditional ceremonies is generally when they happen outside the US  before the K-1 issued.  Some consulates see this as a marriage, thus disqualifying the couple for a K-1......in your case, there is no issue.

Right.. was a lil worried if that was going to be an issue. Hence posted. 

Bit relieved now  Thank you

[Su_123 9]

3 hours ago, payxibka said:

In what location did you sign the marriage license and register the marriage?

In Florida

[Su_123 9]

Just an Update: Just out of my interview and the IO did not seem interested about when the traditional wedding happened. 

Just asked us about the wedding date thats all. Yes got approved

[Fr8dog 332]

Congrats, go celebrate. And remember, those 2 years fly by so keep on collecting.

 

If you don't mind me asking.

Was the interview easier or harder than you suspected?

Did they actually want to see extra evidence?

Did you feel like you were being interrogated or did it feel more like a conversation?

 

[Su_123 9]

3 minutes ago, Fr8dog said:

Congrats, go celebrate. And remember, those 2 years fly by so keep on collecting.

 

If you don't mind me asking.

Was the interview easier or harder than you suspected?

Did they actually want to see extra evidence?

Did you feel like you were being interrogated or did it feel more like a conversation?

 

Hello Fr8dog,

 

Thank you  Will make sure we keep collecting enough evidence. 

 

The interview was actually a breeze. Except for how did you meet which is a sure shot question, the IO did not ask for much. 

The officer was a little straight faced (Atleast that is what I thought ) but once inside the room, she was calmer. Yes she wanted every bit of evidence we had. From lease agreement, DL, Phone Bills, utility Bill, Health insurance, Car insurance. We had an album with about 60 pictures. But she did not even care anything about pictures and we did not show her either. All she was focused was on documents. 

 

I never felt I was interrogated, she was directing questions to my husband and I was voluntarily jumping in to add my comments.

Was a good experience.