Will this cause a denial

[sashcmm 0]

Good Morning everyone,

My fiance and i have known each other almost all of our lives. I have spent most of my childhood and all of my adult summers in SVG. He is our next door neighbor. My question is will knowing each other so long and the fact that my passport shows that i have been traveling there before we were in a serious relationship, cause them to think that our relationship isnt real and deny the application

[Oksana & Max 94]

I don't see any issue with that. They don't really care what was before. What they want is to proof that your relationship is bonafide. Frequent travel only shows a stronger ties.

Don't worry you will be just fine.

[payxibka 10,048]

Good Morning everyone,

My fiance and i have known each other almost all of our lives. I have spent most of my childhood and all of my adult summers in SVG. He is our next door neighbor. My question is will knowing each other so long and the fact that my passport shows that i have been traveling there before we were in a serious relationship, cause them to think that our relationship isnt real and deny the application

The consulates do not look for reasons to deny, they look for reasons to approve. Focus on and present what makes your case approvable.

[Sean86 31]

Good Morning everyone,

My fiance and i have known each other almost all of our lives. I have spent most of my childhood and all of my adult summers in SVG. He is our next door neighbor. My question is will knowing each other so long and the fact that my passport shows that i have been traveling there before we were in a serious relationship, cause them to think that our relationship isnt real and deny the application

I don't even know how you came up with that conclusion..

???

You think coz you know each other all your lives they would think your relationship isn't real.???? are you joking or what... can't believe you asked this question.

[TBoneTX 48,379]

The consulates do not look for reasons to deny, they look for reasons to approve.

Unless I'm misinterpreting this statement, it appears to be 100% contrary to reality. Are we trying to say here that Lagos, the MENA consulates, the Indian consulates, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo, and others are NOT looking for reasons to refuse visas?

OP, your situation appears to imply a LOT of evidence of a bona fide relationship, which is very good.

Edited April 23, 2012 by TBoneTX

[Bacon and Cabbage 0]

OP, In fact I'm actually quite envious of you.

I wish I knew my wife for all my life. My life would be so much better.

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

Good Morning everyone,

My fiance and i have known each other almost all of our lives. I have spent most of my childhood and all of my adult summers in SVG. He is our next door neighbor. My question is will knowing each other so long and the fact that my passport shows that i have been traveling there before we were in a serious relationship, cause them to think that our relationship isnt real and deny the application

No. No small number of recent US citizens from other countries choose to marry their childhood sweethearts from their home country. In the RUB forum alone we have several members where BOTH the people are originally from Ukraine or Russia or Belarus and one is now a citizen and petitioning his/her HS sweetheart.

Edited April 23, 2012 by Gary and Alla

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

I don't even know how you came up with that conclusion..

???

You think coz you know each other all your lives they would think your relationship isn't real.???? are you joking or what... can't believe you asked this question.

No she is not joking and I can see exactly where she is coming from IF it were a high fraud country. Countries like VietNam, China, MENA countries are very suspicious of relationships where the beneficiary knew someone for a long time and suddenly NOW want to get married. In those counsulates it can look like they are taking advantage of someone that won a visa lottery or movced here for other reasons. They want to get out of their country and got hold of "their old friend" to sponsor them for a K-1. Definitely COULD be a red flag in some consulates. All of which can be overcome with evidence of a bona fide relationship. In the OPs case I would think it would be a benefit.

[sashcmm 0]

I don't see any issue with that. They don't really care what was before. What they want is to proof that your relationship is bonafide. Frequent travel only shows a stronger ties.

Don't worry you will be just fine.

thank you.... now i sent it in i have all kinds of crazy thoughts on why we wouldnt be approved

[Eddie&A 5]

The consulates do not look for reasons to deny, they look for reasons to approve. Focus on and present what makes your case approvable.

Very good point!

[Kazulie 132]

The consulates do not look for reasons to deny, they look for reasons to approve. Focus on and present what makes your case approvable.

Unfortunately, this is not the case. They are looking for ANY reason to DENY. Any itty bitty reason, and you can be denied. With immigration, you are basically guilty until proven innocent. It is our job to prove to them that our relationships are real.

[ScramJet 35]

Unfortunately, this is not the case. They are looking for ANY reason to DENY. Any itty bitty reason, and you can be denied. With immigration, you are basically guilty until proven innocent. It is our job to prove to them that our relationships are real.

Very much agree. However, OP seems to be OK, I don't think you will have any issues based on what you've told us.

[JimVaPhuong 4,865]

The consulates do not look for reasons to deny, they look for reasons to approve. Focus on and present what makes your case approvable.

I know very little about the consulate situation in SVG, but I know that this is definitely NOT the case at a lot of US consulates in third world countries. Many consulates begin with the presumption that the relationship is a sham, and then set about looking for evidence to back up that presumption. They're not looking for reasons to approve. They approve when they fail to find reasons to deny.

Gary pointed out some countries where the OP's circumstances could be an issue at the consulate. I can't speak for China and the MENA countries, but I know that this can be an issue in Vietnam under certain circumstances. The consulate in HCMC generally favors long relationships over short ones, but they can become suspicious if the two families knew each other for a long time. They might suspect one family is helping the other family to immigrate.

[payxibka 10,048]

I know very little about the consulate situation in SVG, but I know that this is definitely NOT the case at a lot of US consulates in third world countries. Many consulates begin with the presumption that the relationship is a sham, and then set about looking for evidence to back up that presumption. They're not looking for reasons to approve. They approve when they fail to find reasons to deny.

Gary pointed out some countries where the OP's circumstances could be an issue at the consulate. I can't speak for China and the MENA countries, but I know that this can be an issue in Vietnam under certain circumstances. The consulate in HCMC generally favors long relationships over short ones, but they can become suspicious if the two families knew each other for a long time. They might suspect one family is helping the other family to immigrate.

You are wrong. The consulates have all the reasons they need already before you even walk in the door. They do not need anymore. What they need are reasons to approve.

[payxibka 10,048]

Unless I'm misinterpreting this statement, it appears to be 100% contrary to reality. Are we trying to say here that Lagos, the MENA consulates, the Indian consulates, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo, and others are NOT looking for reasons to refuse visas?

OP, your situation appears to imply a LOT of evidence of a bona fide relationship, which is very good.

I am not saying that. The consulates have enough reasons already before the case is even reviewed, the need reasons to approve.