Age Difference

[PrestoMN 4]

My fiance is 28 years younger than me. We initially met one year ago online, and since have vacationed together 2 times with a 3rd visit planned (most likely prior to our petition being approved). We can document extensive phone and skype conversations as well as prove our time together. We have many photographs of me with my my fiance, her family, and friends. I'm just wondering if we should expect any issues from the Consultate in Ukraine that we should prepare for. Thanks for your feedback!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Shouldn't be an issue.

[Boiler 43,359]

Could be if he is 40!

Probably not is he is 70.

I am assuming a he, you could be the first and be a she.

Edited December 2, 2010 by Boiler

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Shouldn't be a problem as long as she's legally able to marry.

Also, she is your fiancee (two e's) and you are her fiance (one e).

[PrestoMN 4]

Shouldn't be a problem as long as she's legally able to marry.

Also, she is your fiancee (two e's) and you are her fiance (one e).

I tried to edit the grammar after I posted it, but couldn't figure out how! Thanks for the feedback

[pushbrk 12,081]

My fiance is 28 years younger than me. We initially met one year ago online, and since have vacationed together 2 times with a 3rd visit planned (most likely prior to our petition being approved). We can document extensive phone and skype conversations as well as prove our time together. We have many photographs of me with my my fiance, her family, and friends. I'm just wondering if we should expect any issues from the Consultate in Ukraine that we should prepare for. Thanks for your feedback!

The older the old person in the relationship is, the less the age difference is an issue. All things are relative. A 50 - 22 or 60 - 32 or a 40 - 12 are not created equal.

[baron555 934]

My fiance is 28 years younger than me. We initially met one year ago online, and since have vacationed together 2 times with a 3rd visit planned (most likely prior to our petition being approved). We can document extensive phone and skype conversations as well as prove our time together. We have many photographs of me with my my fiance, her family, and friends. I'm just wondering if we should expect any issues from the Consultate in Ukraine that we should prepare for. Thanks for your feedback!

No,not an issue.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

My fiance is 28 years younger than me. We initially met one year ago online, and since have vacationed together 2 times with a 3rd visit planned (most likely prior to our petition being approved). We can document extensive phone and skype conversations as well as prove our time together. We have many photographs of me with my my fiance, her family, and friends. I'm just wondering if we should expect any issues from the Consultate in Ukraine that we should prepare for. Thanks for your feedback!

Probably not in Ukraine. It is very common for FSU women to have older husbands, though 28 years is a larger than normal difference it is not rare at all. 10-20 years difference is very common. Most Ukrainian women prefer men to be older. Alla says 10-15 years is ideal. She could be biased but probably just very wise and possessed of very good judgment (IMHO)

[HandA 2]

My fiance is 28 years younger than me. We initially met one year ago online, and since have vacationed together 2 times with a 3rd visit planned (most likely prior to our petition being approved). We can document extensive phone and skype conversations as well as prove our time together. We have many photographs of me with my my fiance, her family, and friends. I'm just wondering if we should expect any issues from the Consultate in Ukraine that we should prepare for. Thanks for your feedback!

As long as you genuinely love each other, age difference is not an issue at all. Of course, diffences in age; religion; language; race may tend to get a "red flag" but as long as it is in good faith, no can STOP from marrying whoever you like

Good luck!

[pushbrk 12,081]

As long as you genuinely love each other, age difference is not an issue at all. Of course, diffences in age; religion; language; race may tend to get a "red flag" but as long as it is in good faith, no can STOP from marrying whoever you like

Good luck!

I've never heard of a question about "love" in a fiancee or spouse visa interview. It's actually not an issue. The issue is whether the relationship is bona fide, which in practice simply means the relationship was entered into for reasons other than to obtain an immigration benefit. For instance, people marrying for money, security, to give a child two parents or just to have companionship in their life are ok. You do not need to provide evidence of love. You provide evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship. It means what it says, not what some romantic wants it to mean or fantasizes it means.

[HappyRs 8]

as long as you guys have strong proofs of bona fide relationship the age gap is not that much of an issue. the CO in Bucharest did notice our age difference and commented upon it (I could even sense a bit of a sarcasm there), but we have a solid relationship with lots of visits in 2 years so he just had to approve us. Your fiancee should be ready to answer questions if they arise, but I am sure she'll be approved .

[EllaC 190]

How's Ukraine's consulate? If it's an easy one, it won't be an issue! From what I have read on VJ, Ukraine seem to have an easy Consulate. You should be fine. If everything else is in order... your visa will be granted. IMO

[Milushka 22]

28 years gap and she is Ukranian ? sorry to say but you are in trouble way after she gets her visa... hope I'm wrong, but culture wise thr too many gold diggers among former soviet women and trust me 30 years is hell uncommon here, its almost against the moral norms in my culture (half russian, half ukranian).

As for consulate, you have to be prepared for such question to be raised, but if you ll have the extensive evidence and confidence age gap is not an issue, i believe.

Edited December 3, 2010 by Milushka

[PrestoMN 4]

... hope I'm wrong, but culture wise thr too many gold diggers among former soviet women and trust me 30 years is hell uncommon here, its almost against the moral norms in my culture (half russian, half ukranian).

While I appreciate the concern, if her intent was to find gold I'm sure she could do better. Like Mark Twain said, “Everything has its limit - iron ore cannot be educated into gold”.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

28 years gap and she is Ukranian ? sorry to say but you are in trouble way after she gets her visa... hope I'm wrong, but culture wise thr too many gold diggers among former soviet women and trust me 30 years is hell uncommon here, its almost against the moral norms in my culture (half russian, half ukranian).

This is a very judgmental, uncalled for assumption.