Originally Posted by theroon

Hi everybody,

Yet another question! There isn't a time limit on when you marry and when you file is there? I mean if we get married in May and then file in June, for example? We've been together for 4 years and can obviously prove that. Just hope it wouldn't go against us in any way.

Thanks again!

Originally Posted by BigT103

No time limit on that, June will be fine.

Originally Posted by theroon

So if we were to get 'paper' married in LA in March, come back to London and then start the filing in June that would be absolutely fine? Would it make a difference if we got 'paper' married in London?

Originally Posted by theroon

So if we were to get 'paper' married in LA in March, come back to London and then start the filing in June that would be absolutely fine? Would it make a difference if we got 'paper' married in London?

Originally Posted by theroon

So if we were to get 'paper' married in LA in March, come back to London and then start the filing in June that would be absolutely fine? Would it make a difference if we got 'paper' married in London?

Originally Posted by BigT103

Doesn't matter buddy, what is important is you file the I-130 asap.

Originally Posted by theroon

Thanks. Why asap?

Originally Posted by BigT103

It is a long process (12-18 months on average) and if anything goes wrong like mine it will be longer.

Originally Posted by theroon

Yikes! We both live in London and she is also a UKC. We can do the DCF route, correct? That is suppsed to be a lot quicker. I was expecting 6 months max

Originally Posted by BigT103

Apologies... Yes the DCF route is much quicker.

Originally Posted by theroon

Phew! scared me there! And the confidential marraige in California is equally as valid? Only difference I can see is you don't need witnesses. Would make things easier...don't have to ask people to take time off work etc.

Originally Posted by BigT103

My wife and I got married in California 2016 and I'm pretty sure you still need a witness / witnesses.

Originally Posted by theroon

Ok..I've just been reading that there is a confidential option, or a public one. Confidential option involves no witnesses but you have to swear you live together. Just hope that won't be seen badly by the immigration people.

Originally Posted by BigT103

Does your other half not have any friends or family that can come?