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Jan 28th 2015, 5:15 pm

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Hotscot

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Re: Moving to sunny California

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Originally Posted by YouWantFriesWithThat

It is very easy for those familiar with certain terms and expressions to expect (sometimes subconsciously) others who may be unfamiliar with those same terms to use everything in its correct context.

Several members pointed out that there's a difference between fiancee and spouse.

Jan 28th 2015, 5:19 pm

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Pulaski

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Re: Moving to sunny California

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Originally Posted by Hotscot

Several members pointed out that there's a difference between fiancee and spouse.

Complex legal jargon, see!

In fact the OP said that they had asked their attorney about that exact point, and she reported bring told that though married they could still file for a fiancée visa, so she was actually very clear about what she claimed to have been told.

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Jan 28th 2015, 9:34 pm

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S Folinsky

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Re: Moving to sunny California

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Originally Posted by Pulaski

Complex legal jargon, see!

Perhaps -- its just that I've seen way to many "clear" but wrong descriptions in my life. Absent seeing the paperwork or being a party to the conversations, I don't really trust what I am told. I learned a long time ago that that path is dangerous. "Trust but verify." Ronald Reagan.

Jan 28th 2015, 9:45 pm

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Re: Moving to sunny California

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Originally Posted by S Folinsky

I fully understand, though in this particular case I think it would be unusual, given that proxy marriages are out of favour, for someone to not know whether or not they are married.

If someone comes to me at work with a verbal summary or a summary memo, I always want to see the source documentation as the nuances of the interaction of many factors can require choosing one of several courses of action, and sometimes change the outcome/ decision by 180°.

Last edited by Pulaski; Jan 28th 2015 at 10:23 pm.