SteveInBostonI130

You both signed a letter to USCIS stating that you will marry within 90 days of entering the US.
 
You both signed a second letter stating the same to DOS.
 
The letters are non-binding, but reneging those statements may influence any future decisions.
 
There will be greater scrutiny if either of you apply for a K1 in the future.  CR1 may or may not be impacted.  ESTA and B1/B2 may also be impacted because you have shown immigrant intent.

You both signed a letter to USCIS stating that you will marry within 90 days of entering the US.
 
You both signed a second letter stating the same to DOS.
 
The letters are non-binding, but reneging those statements may influence any future decisions.
 
There will be greater scrutiny if either of you apply for a K1 in the future.  CR1 may or may not be impacted.  ESTA and B1/B2 may also be impacted because you have shown immigrant intent.

Good, sort of.
 
The VB posted by @Chancy shows Jan 2015 as being current.
 
Unfortunately, the VB table is not 1:1 to real time.  The VB can progress month to month per calendar time, or each 3 or more months of real time progresses the VB by 1 month.
 
The shortest wait for you will be 2 years, but it could take longer.  I predict 3-4 years.
 
By the way, there is only 1 PD date - yours.  Your son is a derivative and falls under your converted I-130 petition.  As long as you submitted all documents, including your son's DS-260, it is just a waiting game.
 
 
 

Good, sort of.
 
The VB posted by @Chancy shows Jan 2015 as being current.
 
Unfortunately, the VB table is not 1:1 to real time.  The VB can progress month to month per calendar time, or each 3 or more months of real time progresses the VB by 1 month.
 
The shortest wait for you will be 2 years, but it could take longer.  I predict 3-4 years.
 
By the way, there is only 1 PD date - yours.  Your son is a derivative and falls under your converted I-130 petition.  As long as you submitted all documents, including your son's DS-260, it is just a waiting game.
 
 
 

OP is asking about the petitioner's documents:
 
 
For IR5, petitioner's marriage or divorce documents are not needed.
 

Official processing time for I-129F, the fiance visa petition, is 14.5 months according to USCIS.
 
K1 is not faster.

^ There you go.  Seems like the consulate is verifying the circumstances regarding the denial of entry.  They want to be sure that the applicant was not given a ban.
 
Double-check that statement given to your fiance.  Did CBP allow him to withdraw his application for admission at that time?  Or did they issue expedited removal?  Expedited removal usually comes with a 5-year ban.
 

If he's from the UK and lived there his entire life, it's unusual to be under 221g AP.
 
My only guess is his name matches a person of interest, and they need to verify that he is not that person.

If he's from the UK and lived there his entire life, it's unusual to be under 221g AP.
 
My only guess is his name matches a person of interest, and they need to verify that he is not that person.

If he's from the UK and lived there his entire life, it's unusual to be under 221g AP.
 
My only guess is his name matches a person of interest, and they need to verify that he is not that person.

Not notarized.
 
A certified court copy.

Go to USCIS site for N400 online application.
 
It will lead you through a series of questions, at the end of which it will let you know if you qualify or not.

1.  Your wife files I-130 online for your MIL  For the relevant question, Part 5,  61.a and 61.b, enter the city/town and state where your MIL lives in the US (I assume she lives with you).  For Part 5, 62.a,b,c, leave blank - your MIL WILL NOT seek consular process for IR5.  She will get a receipt number
 
2.  You wife will get a receipt number for the I-130.
 
3.  Use the I-130 receipt number to help your MIL file I-485, I-131, I-765 and I-864 (filled by your wife, and perhaps I-864a filled by you).  Mail it in to the appropriate address with the $1225 fee.  See if your MIL needs to also file I-693 for her medical.
 
4.  Wait for biometrics.  Go to biometrics.
 
5.  Wait some more.
 
6.  Wait even more.
 
7.  AOS interview.
 
 

Official processing time for I-129F, the fiance visa petition, is 14.5 months according to USCIS.
 
K1 is not faster.

On part 5 of the I-130, item #1 is "Have you EVER previously filed a petition for this beneficiary or any other alien?"  Select "Yes" and provide details about the previous I-130 petition.  Not required, but I recommend you also put a short explanation about the petition withdrawal under part 9 for Additional Information.  Just a sentence or two about withdrawing the petition because it was submitted before the marriage was consummated.
 

His entire file is recorded.  The application, the denial and the interview notes.
 
The CO could have helpfully noted that the 3rd answer may have been a misunderstanding, but it would be there for the the next interviewer to review.
 
The issue is you both work in the music industry and you are heading to the US to attend a recording session.
 
That in and of itself sounds suspiciously of intending to go to the US to work.
 
If he applies again for the same intended trip, I do not see it being approved.

His entire file is recorded.  The application, the denial and the interview notes.
 
The CO could have helpfully noted that the 3rd answer may have been a misunderstanding, but it would be there for the the next interviewer to review.
 
The issue is you both work in the music industry and you are heading to the US to attend a recording session.
 
That in and of itself sounds suspiciously of intending to go to the US to work.
 
If he applies again for the same intended trip, I do not see it being approved.

His entire file is recorded.  The application, the denial and the interview notes.
 
The CO could have helpfully noted that the 3rd answer may have been a misunderstanding, but it would be there for the the next interviewer to review.
 
The issue is you both work in the music industry and you are heading to the US to attend a recording session.
 
That in and of itself sounds suspiciously of intending to go to the US to work.
 
If he applies again for the same intended trip, I do not see it being approved.

His entire file is recorded.  The application, the denial and the interview notes.
 
The CO could have helpfully noted that the 3rd answer may have been a misunderstanding, but it would be there for the the next interviewer to review.
 
The issue is you both work in the music industry and you are heading to the US to attend a recording session.
 
That in and of itself sounds suspiciously of intending to go to the US to work.
 
If he applies again for the same intended trip, I do not see it being approved.

His entire file is recorded.  The application, the denial and the interview notes.
 
The CO could have helpfully noted that the 3rd answer may have been a misunderstanding, but it would be there for the the next interviewer to review.
 
The issue is you both work in the music industry and you are heading to the US to attend a recording session.
 
That in and of itself sounds suspiciously of intending to go to the US to work.
 
If he applies again for the same intended trip, I do not see it being approved.

His entire file is recorded.  The application, the denial and the interview notes.
 
The CO could have helpfully noted that the 3rd answer may have been a misunderstanding, but it would be there for the the next interviewer to review.
 
The issue is you both work in the music industry and you are heading to the US to attend a recording session.
 
That in and of itself sounds suspiciously of intending to go to the US to work.
 
If he applies again for the same intended trip, I do not see it being approved.

His entire file is recorded.  The application, the denial and the interview notes.
 
The CO could have helpfully noted that the 3rd answer may have been a misunderstanding, but it would be there for the the next interviewer to review.
 
The issue is you both work in the music industry and you are heading to the US to attend a recording session.
 
That in and of itself sounds suspiciously of intending to go to the US to work.
 
If he applies again for the same intended trip, I do not see it being approved.

Who was this "online lawyer"?
 

There are many "I wish we did CR1 instead of K1" posts here.  I have not ready any people regretting CR1 and wished they did K1.
 
Marry as soon as you can and file for CR1.  You can file from Japan:  the I-130 form is online.
 
The affidavit of support is not needed until the I-130 is approved, which would take about a year.  
 
I am glad to see you have a more realist concern - the traditional wedding vs "court" marriage.  Many think K1 is faster than CR1, which is incorrect nowadays.
 
That is something you'll need to come to terms with.  The engagement ring is, in my opinion, not a big issue.  You could just get wedding bands now and get the solitaire later, after saving enough.  It may feel like eloping instead of going the normal route, but as others posted you can still do a ceremonial wedding with as much or as little traditional events you want (engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor(ette) parties, rehearsal dinner, etc).
 
 

There are many "I wish we did CR1 instead of K1" posts here.  I have not ready any people regretting CR1 and wished they did K1.
 
Marry as soon as you can and file for CR1.  You can file from Japan:  the I-130 form is online.
 
The affidavit of support is not needed until the I-130 is approved, which would take about a year.  
 
I am glad to see you have a more realist concern - the traditional wedding vs "court" marriage.  Many think K1 is faster than CR1, which is incorrect nowadays.
 
That is something you'll need to come to terms with.  The engagement ring is, in my opinion, not a big issue.  You could just get wedding bands now and get the solitaire later, after saving enough.  It may feel like eloping instead of going the normal route, but as others posted you can still do a ceremonial wedding with as much or as little traditional events you want (engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor(ette) parties, rehearsal dinner, etc).