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Hello!

 

I'm new here, so please be gentle. ☺️ I've done a lot of scouring, but I want to share some details of my specific situation.

 

I'm an American currently waiting on the finalization of my divorce which should happen sometime in September. My boyfriend (Cambodian) and I are planning to get engaged in early September when I visit Cambodia. I'm hoping to not have to go through the hoopla of a traditional engagement ceremony. First question: Is it imperative that the engagement ceremony happens?

 

I was initially planning on filing I-129F (K-1) as soon as my divorce is finalized, but thanks to everyone here, I've learned about the I-130 (CR-1).

 

I plan to go back to Cambodia in December/January, so I'm wondering if this seems like the right timeline and best course of action for my scenario.

 

  • September 2022 - Get engaged in Cambodia
  • December 2022 - Get married in Cambodia
  • February 2023 - File I-130 when I return to the US (Is it possible to file in December from Cambodia since it's online?)

 

Considerations: It's important to me that we do this right, and as expeditiously as possible (recognizing it can take years). I want to go with the path of least resistance, but most importantly, I want his transition to American life to be as seamless as possible, hence the consideration for CR-1.

 

Is there anything I can or should do while I'm in Cambodia in September to make the process smoother? For example, should I make an appointment with the U.S. Embassy to confirm which documents I'll need on my December trip to get legally married?

 

Thanks in advance!

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34 minutes ago, lindapinda said:

Hello!

 

I'm new here, so please be gentle. ☺️ I've done a lot of scouring, but I want to share some details of my specific situation.

 

I'm an American currently waiting on the finalization of my divorce which should happen sometime in September. My boyfriend (Cambodian) and I are planning to get engaged in early September when I visit Cambodia. I'm hoping to not have to go through the hoopla of a traditional engagement ceremony. First question: Is it imperative that the engagement ceremony happens? No

 

I was initially planning on filing I-129F (K-1) as soon as my divorce is finalized, but thanks to everyone here, I've learned about the I-130 (CR-1).

 

I plan to go back to Cambodia in December/January, so I'm wondering if this seems like the right timeline and best course of action for my scenario.

 

  • September 2022 - Get engaged in Cambodia
  • December 2022 - Get married in Cambodia
  • February 2023 - File I-130 when I return to the US (Is it possible to file in December from Cambodia since it's online?) Yes

 

Considerations: It's important to me that we do this right, and as expeditiously as possible (recognizing it can take years). I want to go with the path of least resistance, but most importantly, I want his transition to American life to be as seamless as possible, hence the consideration for CR-1. This process takes 1.5 - 2 years from date of filing to interview. Nothing is fast

 

Is there anything I can or should do while I'm in Cambodia in September to make the process smoother? For example, should I make an appointment with the U.S. Embassy to confirm which documents I'll need on my December trip to get legally married? No. That's not their job

 

Thanks in advance!

 

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1 hour ago, lindapinda said:

Hello!

 

I'm new here, so please be gentle. ☺️ I've done a lot of scouring, but I want to share some details of my specific situation.

 

I'm an American currently waiting on the finalization of my divorce which should happen sometime in September. My boyfriend (Cambodian) and I are planning to get engaged in early September when I visit Cambodia. I'm hoping to not have to go through the hoopla of a traditional engagement ceremony. First question: Is it imperative that the engagement ceremony happens?

 

I was initially planning on filing I-129F (K-1) as soon as my divorce is finalized, but thanks to everyone here, I've learned about the I-130 (CR-1).

 

I plan to go back to Cambodia in December/January, so I'm wondering if this seems like the right timeline and best course of action for my scenario.

 

  • September 2022 - Get engaged in Cambodia
  • December 2022 - Get married in Cambodia
  • February 2023 - File I-130 when I return to the US (Is it possible to file in December from Cambodia since it's online?)

 

Considerations: It's important to me that we do this right, and as expeditiously as possible (recognizing it can take years). I want to go with the path of least resistance, but most importantly, I want his transition to American life to be as seamless as possible, hence the consideration for CR-1.

 

Is there anything I can or should do while I'm in Cambodia in September to make the process smoother? For example, should I make an appointment with the U.S. Embassy to confirm which documents I'll need on my December trip to get legally married?

 

Thanks in advance!

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2 hours ago, lindapinda said:

Hello!

 

I'm new here, so please be gentle. ☺️ I've done a lot of scouring, but I want to share some details of my specific situation.

 

I'm an American currently waiting on the finalization of my divorce which should happen sometime in September. My boyfriend (Cambodian) and I are planning to get engaged in early September when I visit Cambodia. I'm hoping to not have to go through the hoopla of a traditional engagement ceremony. First question: Is it imperative that the engagement ceremony happens?

 

I was initially planning on filing I-129F (K-1) as soon as my divorce is finalized, but thanks to everyone here, I've learned about the I-130 (CR-1).

 

I plan to go back to Cambodia in December/January, so I'm wondering if this seems like the right timeline and best course of action for my scenario.

 

  • September 2022 - Get engaged in Cambodia
  • December 2022 - Get married in Cambodia
  • February 2023 - File I-130 when I return to the US (Is it possible to file in December from Cambodia since it's online?)

 

Considerations: It's important to me that we do this right, and as expeditiously as possible (recognizing it can take years). I want to go with the path of least resistance, but most importantly, I want his transition to American life to be as seamless as possible, hence the consideration for CR-1.

 

Is there anything I can or should do while I'm in Cambodia in September to make the process smoother? For example, should I make an appointment with the U.S. Embassy to confirm which documents I'll need on my December trip to get legally married?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Getting married in Cambodia is a process... I'm not sure you can do everything in advance in September might have to do it in all December.

@Dataunavailable what was your experience like?

 

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Start here.  https://kh.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/additional-resources-u-s-citizens/getting-married-in-cambodia/

 

Whether by courier or online, you can file the I-130 as soon as you have all the necessary supporting documentation.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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