K1 Visa with a substantial age difference

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gowon - take your own advice.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll get right on it Kommander.

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing"

PS: As a side note: I'm still always alarmed with those who think Embassies in low fraud countries think it's the same operating principles in high fraud countries. At least OP admited to an obstacle.

Edited September 6, 2012 by Gowon

[NY_BX 397]

Friends, if none of you had gone through a MENA/ Africa consulate please becareful giving advice that may or may not help the OP. MOstly everyone here has said age is not an issue. True, in most of the countries your SO migrated from. That is NOT the case of the OP. She is petitioning an SO from a MENA country. It is reason enought to raise a huge red flag. Again, not because of age discrimination, no. Because the vast mayority of fraudulent cases come from young men scamming a lady outside child bearing age. That is the most common tactic from MENA/ African males to come over: these young men take a USC lady for granted and GC in hand they flee- abandoning their spouse. So, the issue in itself is not the age gap, but the common traits of a fraud victim. The OP has 3 traits already, that we know of: being outside of child bearing age (well-established), 4 kids from a previous relationship- one of those kids being around the same age as the beneficiary, having previous relationships (divorced?).

All this said, true- all she has to do is show strong proof and that may overcome the age gap issue. Other than that, she MUST be prepared to be scrutinized. Moreso, her SO will- more than likely- go through AP.

Edited September 6, 2012 by NY_BX

[NY_BX 397]

Sorry, it didn't let me continue...

There are other traits to be taken into consideration such as:

religious differences?

finances?

educational level?

if the beneficiary has family or friends in the US?

if the petitioner transfers money constantly to the beneficiary?

and other common characteristics that may come into play. In fact, there's a petitioner from Egypt who went through all the process only to be a victim not only of fraud, but of domestic violence within 2 months of his arrival in the US. While putting her case together, she found out about the 20something y/o ladies he was already lining up.

This is NOT an isolated case. Unfortunately, it's more common than we think.

[HawaiianCecil 31]

I'm 39 and my love is 23 - so what?! Free to marry are the key words here. Good luck to you!

[JLSBMF 16]

I do not mean to be intrusive but, is your 23 year old a female? If yes, be very ready for the CO to ask your fiance: how come you'll marry a lady who has a daughter your age? Rehearse, rehearse and rehearse.

Good luck

No my son is 23 and living off on his own, my daughters are 16 , 14 and 9.

[B_J 2,752]

No my son is 23 and living off on his own, my daughters are 16 , 14 and 9.

You should really post in the MENA forum. They will be able to give you the best advice on what to expect.

Good luck.

[JLSBMF 16]

Sorry, it didn't let me continue...

There are other traits to be taken into consideration such as:

religious differences?

finances?

educational level?

if the beneficiary has family or friends in the US?

if the petitioner transfers money constantly to the beneficiary?

and other common characteristics that may come into play. In fact, there's a petitioner from Egypt who went through all the process only to be a victim not only of fraud, but of domestic violence within 2 months of his arrival in the US. While putting her case together, she found out about the 20something y/o ladies he was already lining up.

This is NOT an isolated case. Unfortunately, it's more common than we think.

we are both muslim

of course I am more established with my career but he will have his engineering degree soon

yes he has family memebers in the US - not in Texas

no money transfers

[NY_BX 397]

we are both muslim

of course I am more established with my career but he will have his engineering degree soon

yes he has family memebers in the US - not in Texas

no money transfers

Well, you didn't have to answer the questions in this forum. They were just a guide for everyone to know what CO's look at. Having family in the US is a red flag, no matter where the family is. The CO may think they're all conspiring to get him there and, of course, it means he has where to flee.

So, you do have a 16 y/o daughter. That may come into play at his interview. The CO may ask your fiance: So you'll marry a lady who has a son your age?

Look, I'm sorry if I sound harsh, but again- I would be doing a diservice if I don't let you know what he may encounter. Is good you have the same religions and you haven't being engaging in financial transactions.

[JLSBMF 16]

You should really post in the MENA forum. They will be able to give you the best advice on what to expect.

Good luck.

I will repost there.. Thx !