Thank you. We got our nikkah done at the time of COVID restrictions, with marriage halls being closed, and not wanting to break any rules, we only had our nikkah done at home with guests. Mentioned this in the application that its not possible to do a big event at this time. Got all documents made, nikkah signing pictures, employment documents and what not.i dnt know anyone who is processing currently, but i know atleast 3-4 friend who sponsor after NIKKAH and their rukhsti was done later..
But of course, still unsure about Rukhsati being mandatory ( since I don't see the point when I am here and can't even visit her there ).