LilyR

I have gotten several copies of my old divorce over the years it is at the country office in California. My old divorce is older than your husbands so I think he is not telling you the entire story. It took them all of 3 minutes to locate mine and the original court was town down 15 years ago. Something is fishy

Maybe search by his name? Does he remember which county court house?

Your wife can move to the USA at anytime as she is a USC. You have 6 months from the medical date, if your visa is approved, in which to move to the USA. Most of us do not complete this process together. My husband lived in the USA the entire process and I was in Canada. We were able to visit but there are some who don't even have that.

My only thought is - if you and your spouse married more than 2 years ago but have not been together in person since then, be sure to provide plenty of evidence of an ongoing "bona fide" marriage.

Just reiterating what the other posts said -
other names are for names you have used in official capacities.
I have had 3 names in my life - my maiden name, my name from my 1st marriage, and my name from my 2nd marriage. My husband was born with one name, then changed his last name when he was a child and his mother got remarried. My ex-husband uses an alternate first name in his work setting and in some other "official" capacities (though it is not a legal name for him) but he would include those names.
Names friends and family call you aren't what they are asking for.

Since you asked:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=bb515f56ff55d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
The I-601 is not DIY recommended. You need to enlist the help of a lawyer with a solid track record of approvals. They know how to word your plea in just the precise way. No guarantee it will work, but at least you can say you've tried everything.
However:
I've been following your threads and, to me, your defeatist attitude is not helping your situation at all. Only compounding stress and depression. Almost like you're searching for certainty that you will fail. That's not the right mindset to be in. It's toxic. I get that you want to expect the worst so you don't have your heart broken down the line, but your heart is breaking now anyway because you're torturing yourself. You don't know what will happen at the interview. All you can do is tell the truth when asked and present your case in the most genuine way possible. For every roadblock in life, there is a path around it. If it is meant to be, with love and creativity you will find a way to be together.

Dude, you need to stop beating yourself up and making yourself miserable over this. You took a traffic cone, and got essentially what amounts to a ticket. And you inadvertently filled out something incorrectly on a VWP form. You didn't steal a car or murder someone. Based on your timeline, you have your NOA2 and will likely have your interview in the next couple of months, and you are going to drive yourself nuts if you keep worrying about this. My advice is prepare what you need to prepare for your interview, and when you get to the interview, should any of your past come up, be truthful. But seriously, if you keep worrying about being denied and acting like you're guilty of a heinous crime (which you're not), your denial will be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Refocus your efforts on preparing yourself for your interview.

I hate even commenting here because of all the negative energy you insist on creating over and over in posts. You are working so hard to defeat yourself, even telling someone at the embassy your details to further insure everybody knows you shouldn't get a visa instead of letting the officer figure it out.
Here's a positive London interview http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/318062-visa-approved/#entry4764008
My fiance went to his interview today in London and we were convinced he would be denied. We've been preparing for it for 2 months since we learned he had a crime of moral turpitude on his record from 17 years ago. We've almost finished preparing the 601 waiver and I was making plans to visit him in August. So he calls me this morning and says "I'm sorry darling, you won't be spending this winter in Wales. I'l be with you in America!" We were both crying by that time and I still can't believe its true!
Apparently the crime was moral turpitude, but of a minor nature and they allow you one conviction. We knew about this exception, but thought the other three offences (all minor traffic violations) that all happened at the same time 17 years ago would negate the forgiveness clause. Apparently not! The CO said "you're approved" and Graeme was in shock. She had to keep telling him he could come to the US without a problem. The whole thing is so surreal and still hasn't completely sunk in yet.
For all of you who are still waiting, don't give up and good luck!!!

I agree with the others that suggest refiling, rather than appealing, unless USCIS did something wrong in the way their adjudicated your case. If it was a matter of not receiving enough evidence, then I would certainly refile.
And I agree with the comments from other people about not wanting to scare people, but I do think a realistic reporting of experiences can be helpful. It is particularly important to realize that every case is unique and what may work for one person may not work for someone else. This goes well beyond which embassies are "difficult" and which are not. It includes many different variables for each family.
I can only report my personal experiences (as others have done) and hope that perhaps it will help someone. I sent in about 200 pages of evidence with my 130 when it was originally submitted. I received a notice for a standard interview at my local office along with an RFE. The dates are a bit tricky, but I think we were required to have the standard interview because my husband was eventually deported from the country not long after we married. I brought about 150 more pages to the interview addressing the list of requirements in the RFE (which was a form letter, not specific to our case). The paper I used is measured at 5 pounds for a ream of 500 pages. Using that as a benchmark, I submitted probably 3.5 pounds of paperwork. My interview went well and we got a text message approval a few hours after my interview. The officer who interviewed me stated that there was more documentation that she would have needed, but she commented that the consulates sometimes want to see a wealth of evidence depending upon the exact circumstances for the family involved at the time of the visa interview.

Do you have (or can you get) affidavits from your friends and family and his friends and family attesting to the validity of your relationship?
Have you sent each other presents or gifts or care packages that you can photograph and document (perhaps with credit card receipts for buying the gift and/or mailing it?)
Do you have evidence of his trips? (via airline receipts/itineraries and/or passport stamps - it isnt proof he is coming to see you, but at least supports your claims that he is there consistently)
Do you have email confirmation for other things, like dinner reservations out to eat?
Have you been to the US to visit him? Do you have the evidence for that?
Do you or he have friends that you email who might still have those emails where you reference your spouse?
Do the two of you participate in any online forums or message boards where you could find comments toward each other? Or perhaps posts where one of you reference the other?
When he comes to visit you do your friends or family have any pictures or documentation of the trips?
Do the 2 of you use facebook? (and if so does your status reflect that you are married to each other? do you mention each other in posts or updates?)
Do you ever chat on skype online? (since skype keeps records of calls?)
Does he use a landline with a calling card to call you on a landline or do either of you use a cell phone where the records may be kept online?
Do you live with someone who can attest in an affidavit that you and he talk every other day? or coworkers who know you go off to talk to him regularly?
When he visits do you frequent a particular restaurant or something like that were a waiter or "neutral party" can confirm that you and he are seen together regularly?
Do you ever send each other money?
(trying to help you brainstorm for evidence)

You'll find the quick timelines are either for military about to be deployed or people who filed from abroad who do not have a local field office. NBC itself is fast. Local field offices can be slow.

Congratulations!!!! I am so glad it went smoothly.
Anything is possible .. but keep in mind that many people are approved on the spot following a standard interview.

It's ok to write date, place and people in photos at the back.
Have you thought of making your photos into a collage on 8x11 photo paper? That way, you would have 4 or 5 or even 6 individual photos on one paper.

It is not all that unusual for the US citizen to be called in for a "standard interview" during the process of adjudicating the 130. One of the most common reasons for being called in for a standard interview is if the spouse was in removal proceedings when the wedding took place, but there are many other possible causes. I also received a notice for a standard interview in the middle of our 130 process. (NOA1 - 12/21/2012; notice for interview received 3/20/2013; Interview 4/23/2013). I did some reading both here on visa journey and on immigrate2us and the good news seemed to be that for most people the interview was brief and easy and an approval was given within a day. My lawyer was very concerned for our interview, but it went very smoothly and easily. The officer asked me a few factual questions to start (my name, birthdate, parents name, husband's name, birthdate, parents names) then asked how we met, asked if the families all knew about our marriage, asked how my children felt about everything and that was it. I got a text message about 4 hours later with the approval and got the actual letter 2 days later in the mail.

You have been told where the guides are, what is in them and how to use them. The instructions are printed very clearly with the accompanying forms. Take your time. Actually look at them. Just like the ACT, you can't just read just the first and last sentence of the passage and then hope to answer the questions correctly. I have always said that the process is easy enough to do yourself if you are literate. If not you may want to fix that problem before tackling immigration head on. It won't go well.
However, bottom line. You are not 18, you cannot sign a legal contract with the US government. You will need to wait.

This 'geezer' decided to ask an attorney friend about this for you.
In his opinion
"The petition would probably be invalid even if the marriage is valid because a minor would not be able to be held to the conditions of the I-134 affidavit of support. Under federal law and various state laws a contract with a minor is not enforceable. Someone who has not yet reached the age of majority cannot sign a legally binding contract, some exceptions are made in the cases where legal emancipation has been processed through the court. This is because a minor can disaffirm a contract made, no matter the case. The I-134 is a binding legal contract between the federal government and the petitioner with conditions, rights and responsibilities. When a contact is disaffirmed the entire contract must be disaffirmed. in this case it would require reversal of the entire immigration process without condition or penalty, which is also not permissible under federal law."
"Simply put, no, it wouldn't be allowed."
You’re welcome for me doing the leg work for you.

Then I would suggest that you consult with a lawyer who can assist you with filling out the proper forms. I stand by saying that reading the guides and re-read them again. But the DIY process is not for everyone and perhaps you would be better served with a qualified immigration lawyer as there are not too many of us "geezers" who went through this process as minors.

Don't get on here and tell the posters they are jerks as EVERYONE who posted was reacting to the attitude given by your GF. She wasn't getting the answers she wanted to hear and seemed unwilling to do her own research. Everyone is more than willing to help where they can but the smartazz attitude was too much

Maybe I missed it but I didn’t see anyone call anyone a predator.
There is MCUH more in question due to age than just the minimum age requirements for marriage.
Unless legally emancipated a minor (under 18) cannot engage in a federal contract without the written consent of a parent or guardian. The nature of most of the CR-1/K-1 documents do not provide allowance for written parental consent. It will probably rejected even if the marriage is legal.
Another concern is the financial ability and stability of the applicant. While a cosponsor can be used if the income requirements are very close to having been achieved the petitioner is still of primary responsibility and parental consent is not a factor.
The interview will also primarily focus on validity and ability in the opinion of the interviewer. You’re working very hard to convince PRO-VISA people of the validity and ability of your situation, it will be a 1000 times harder to convince an interviewer.
The advice to see legal advice is the best.
As a group we are mostly against the need for legal help in the process. If people here are suggesting you do so then it’s a big issue and your only real option if you want it to succeed.

The guides are complete, and tell you exactly which forms you need to file, depending on whether you are already married or not, and whether or not both partners are inside or outside of the US. You need to spend a significant amount of time reading the guides and forms. This process is extremely onerous and time consuming. Make sure you read through everything with a fine tooth comb, and check and double check everything.

Just following my hunch.
When two things don't add up, there is always something wrong in the equation. There are far too many GENUINE people who work hard to bring their significant other, family member, relative, or spouse to be with them and fail. It irks me when people want to cheat their way through the system and after being caught, make everyone else suffer for their wrongdoings.

Aiyo.
This was your intent all along, and you had your answer with 'which forms' from a USCIS 'operative' back on the 4th of April.
see the 2nd paragraph, at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/422952-visa-waiver-program/page__view__findpost__p__6121362
That's it, yer done, have a nice day, and stop pestering people .

Oooo a newbie with attitude... Wont get you far here...but keep the fire sista! But if you want specific answers here, Then ask specific questions... Not i want to know anything and everything about cr1 visas...
Now pulling advice from whence it was stored away from the sun.... specifically to your age issue, I remember a few cases where it was a cultural norm for the country where the spouse is from to legally marry (I believe India was one of them) and you marry in the country where it is legal, the marriage will be recognized (along with proof of family consent which is embassy specific). However, might I suggest you visit the India sub-forum as they might have embassy specific info regarding this... But be specific in your question, might I suggest, 17 years old and want to marry and petition for cr1 ... I had other info, but can't seem to find it where it was tucked away in my nether-regions. Good luck...

It's important to understand that a photocopy can only be "certified" by the government agency that holds the original. USCIS will accept a photocopy of a certified copy. The actual certified copy is required by NVC.

Young lady are you joking around or serious? Don't take this the wrong way
I wish you all the best and want to awaken you to the realities of immigrating
you have to get evidences together since you are saying you both been in touch
since 2009.
Its hard for me an outsider to understand it, you have huge red-flags but each post
sends up another, really what young 26 yr old don't love taking pictures , what 73 yr
old on the beach don't want to take pictures, if you tell that to IO ,you deleted his
emails, so can he print some of his and bring to you.If you are an interacial couple
really most Caucasian don't buy/use phone cards they prefer a proper phone plan, do
your family knows him, you keep stressing it was a "private wedding", every post carries
a lame excuse, don't give these lame answers to interviewer.
No offence but you make the scenario seem as if you guys met, he visit often, he wants to
help you out so he says lets get married, and you all just now realize the hoops you have
to go through, the ppl at consulate is taught about each country they go into culture. I
am not saying this is it ok, I am saying get your house in order with the short time you have
maybe its a good idea for him to accompany you to the interview . I hope you are approved.