Does the time spent together by spouse greatly matters during interview?

[KDOR 1]

Does the time spent together by spouse greatly matters during interview? In the amount of time and months?

[Chris Me lil D 17]

Does the time spent together by spouse greatly matters during interview? In the amount of time and months?

There are a lot of people on VJ who have spent no more than a month with their SO in the entire relationship of XXmonths/XXyears, and still... all these people got their marriage visas approved. What is your concern?

[AbbynSheryl 0]

i think it does matter bcz i read in the review of philippines embassy , some visa deny bcz the husband came to philippines only one time in 2 years.

why r u concern? i am just curious. abby n sheryl

[Enlighten one :) 5]

I only spent 10 days visiting my husband. Only knew him for 8 months total. He was put on ap for document verification and home visit. This could be on of the reasons for the further investigation that i am thankful for.

It plays a role, but not the primary role.

They take it into consideration with your other evidence.

[pushbrk 12,969]

Does the time spent together by spouse greatly matters during interview? In the amount of time and months?

Consular officers are trained and expected to consider the totality of circumstances when evaluating any and all issues related to issuing a visa. Time spent together in person is the most compelling evidence of a bona fide relationship. When dealing with Lagos, (a consulate in a category by itself with regard to the frequency of fraud) evaluation of the bona fides is a primary concern. More and longer visits is advised.

[gogo 6]

known her for 4 years, and went back 7 times.. I think it is important in the number of times more than "how long" each visit is..

[KDOR 1]

Well i have been there just once between 22nd of february to 20th of march and i am going back there next month for another 3 months or till our case is approve from USCIS and gone over with NVC and also be at the consulate with him when he goes for his interview so i am looking at a total of 5months in Lagos with and that will make us be together for 4 to 6 months after been married in late february 2009. Well i have learnt from different Vjer's that the time spent together in person is more important than number of times and thank you for complimenting that PUSHBRK, and also thanking you too MrsJibowu for complimeting it also by terming it not to be a primary role but a secondary role which is much more important to us. And to you gogo thanks and also to all vjers members who has contributed to my qustion THANK YOU ALL. Got our NOA1 in June 19th, got 2 touches, the last was on the 23rd and still praying for the approval to come probably august or early september.... Wish everyone who are in love luck, success and speedy reunion with our Spouse.!!!!!!!!!!!!!