How important is it that inlaws attend the wedding?

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IheartBez

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Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum but have been finding it very helpful. My fiance and I will be getting married in 2 weeks. We plan to do it at city hall and my fiance doesn't want to invite his parents (or anyone really) because we honestly want to have a real reception in 2 years once he finishes medical school, at which point he wants to officially invite everyone and really celebrate. He's pretty much an all-or-nothing guy and if he cant invite everyone he doesnt want to invite anyone. He feels that the city hall wedding is not a big deal and doesn't want to invite anyone....

So my question is, would this look bad when we are interviewed for my green card? I know the IO likes to see wedding pictures and it would be strange if his parents werent there....on the other hand we would be living with his parents for the next 2 years since we are both currently in grad school.

THANK YOU ALL! :)
 
Right, I'm aware. They are co sponsoring me and will be filling the support information. I am not here on a student visa, I entered the country on a tourist visa when I was 3 years old and my parents raised me in the US... I have spoken to an attorney (well, 3 actually) but never asked if our parents not attending looks bad.

When I go for the interview I plan to bring a shared cable bill and joint bank account, but neither of us have filed taxes since we dont have an income...could anyone suggest any other forms of proof? My lawyer said his parents or friends could write letters confirming the relationship? Any other suggestions?
 
Hey IheartBez, we are in the same situation. Me and my husband got married in December. He's also in medical school now and we had our civil wedding at the city hall back then... I think it should be fine.. both of our parents weren't able to fly out here as they live on the opposite side of the country.

PS: What school does your fiancee goes to?
 
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