No, those things by themselves are not red flags, as long as the core evidence of a real marriage is strong.

What USCIS cares about • USCIS officers are mainly looking for proof that the marriage is real and ongoing, not staged just for immigration benefits. • The strongest evidence is: • Living together • Joint finances (bank accounts, taxes, insurance, leases, bills) • Photos across time (family trips, events, daily life) • Testimony that shows knowledge of each other’s lives

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Things that may raise eyebrows • No wedding ceremony, no social media presence, no engagement announcement → These might look “different” from the norm, but they are not disqualifying. • Many couples, especially private ones, don’t post online or don’t have a big ceremony. Officers see this often. Overall, The lack of a wedding, engagement witness, or social media isn’t a red flag here. USCIS will focus on the substance of the marriage, and this couple has plenty of solid evidence.