IrishPrince

Hi, all advice would be welcome on the following dilemma.

I am marrying my fiance on the 24th May.

However, I just sent off my package 3 to the embassy last week, and had it
returned yesterday as I had not put a tick in the police check box. That
matter is corrected now, however the delay has totally destroyed our
confidence in the visa being sorted out in time for the wedding.

It may not be the most extravagant wedding of all time, but it is all
planned, people are travelling from overseas and a lot of money and
preparation have gone in to it.

Now.... here is the next catch.

I am currently in the US with my fiance on a holiday visa. I was questioned
going through immigration as to why I have been spending so much time in the

US. I told them my fiance is there, and we are expecting a baby in July.

They advised me to go for my holiday, come back and not return to the US
again until I have my visa or I could risk jeopardising it.

So now the dilemma is this..... I can't honestly see the visa being sorted
out by the 24th. Do I go back to Britain in the meantime, or do I stay and
get married, as I may not be let back into the States again so soon.

And if I do stay and get married, am I still on a holiday visa which means I

have to leave before 90 days which means there is a big risk of missing the
birth of my baby?

Or if I stay and get married do we just notify people and the 90 day rule
will no longer apply?

I would really appreciate any advice on this situation. Thank you in
advance.

meauxna

FYI, I answered this post offline. Experienced readers know why and what I told him.
See me if you have any questions.

bobzy

Can you have a ceremony without being "officially" being married? That is, could you save the official part for the courthouse the following month?

meauxna

Another darn good idea to consider.

canuk_32

Oh your are so close, dont get married now. If you do you'll have to start all over with a new process. Your interview is only weeks away.

DonnaT

it is possible you will get you date quick anyway. They received our paperwork on the 24th and our interview date is may 9th. Don't lose hope, it could still come in time.

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Caro

This is an excellent idea. Also, you could have your fiance call the US consulate where you will have your interview, explain your situation and see if they can give you a date for your K-1 interview before the planned wedding.

Caroline

kariml

I've heard that the consulates will usually schedule an interview at an earlier date for reasons like this.

Mrtravel

When you entered, did they ask you about your job and home in the UK?
Were you employed and maintaining a residence at the time?
How did you answer them, if asked?

Since they warned you, they may have recorded important parts of the
conversation that could cause problems if you try to adjust status.

thing2

Similar thing for me: NVC sent our paperwork on April 10, and I received Packet #4 on 23 April with an interview date for 7 days later - 30 April. The best people to ask are the Consulate as to whether they'd accomodate you

meauxna

MrT has raised some valuable questions here. Suggest you rack your brain to remember as this will affect your decision.