alot older

[ben krahne 0]

Hello Im Ben, I'm sending in papers tomorrow for bringing my gf over

How much wieght do they consider if shes 37 years younger

I know what your thinking but we've been together for a year and a half

and I've been there 3 times to see her

I did read about a canada guy who was turned down same age as me by a year

he made news in august on the net, how I found about it

thanks, I'm american she's fillpina

Ben

Edited December 12, 2012 by ben krahne

[apple21 953]

As long as you have genuine love for each other, age difference won't matter.

[jkelly07 120]

you mean bring her over as a visiter b/2 if thats the case, she needs strong ties to your home country dont say she wants to visit her boy friend.its very hard getting a b/2 from the phillina embassy good luck on that,

[Darnell 8,478]

Ben - there are many older fellas with younger women in the RoP that have been approved, these last 2 years - it matches a cultural norm and the Embassy takes that into account.

[Artisan 138]

Depending on which sort of visa you attempt it may be harder to prove a legitimate relationship. You will need to collect a LOT of evidence of an ongoing relationship. Depending on the consul you may have to answer more questions regarding how you met and how you communicate. Age differences are not an automatic disqualification for immigration but the larger the age gap the more questions you will have to answer.

Edited December 12, 2012 by Artisan

[ben krahne 0]

Depending on which sort of visa you attempt it may be harder to prove a legitimate relationship. You will need to collect a LOT of evidence of an ongoing relationship. Depending on the consul you may have to answer more questions regarding how you met and how you communicate. Age differences are not an automatic disqualification for immigration but the larger the age gap the more questions you will have to answer.

its K1 visa, thanks

[baron555 934]

Hello Im Ben, I'm sending in papers tomorrow for bringing my gf over

How much wieght do they consider if shes 37 years younger

I know what your thinking but we've been together for a year and a half

and I've been there 3 times to see her

I did read about a canada guy who was turned down same age as me by a year

he made news in august on the net, how I found about it

thanks, I'm american she's fillpina

Ben

No problems as long as she can "pass" the interview at the Embassy. Know that there are special "requirements" relative to the Phils and a relationship with a Phils lady.

I'm sure she's worth all of it!

[SteveKarlaMayer 21]

Hello Im Ben, I'm sending in papers tomorrow for bringing my gf over

How much wieght do they consider if shes 37 years younger

I know what your thinking but we've been together for a year and a half

and I've been there 3 times to see her

I did read about a canada guy who was turned down same age as me by a year

he made news in august on the net, how I found about it

thanks, I'm american she's fillpina

Ben

According to the 'most' testimonies that I've heard with a 'large' age gap, it really doesn't matter.

If you guys met the requirements of a genuine relationship and are both legible for this petition, it should be okay.

Such case is very 'common' here in Philippines.

God bless you both and your visa journey!

-Steve&Kalai

[Neema 4]

I don't think age would really matter, my fiance is 31 years older and my interview is in January 2013.

Am not scared because our love is genuine.

Go for it with one heart. All the best.

[Solano 3]

Hi Ben. I am 27 yrs. older than my fiance. Before I filed my petition, I consulted three (3) attorneys in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The three of them told me that age was not an issue. I am waiting for my NOA2 at any moment now. I am confident that my fiance's interview will be ok too.

As long as your relationship is genuine, you should be ok. Don't worry.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Hello Im Ben, I'm sending in papers tomorrow for bringing my gf over

How much wieght do they consider if shes 37 years younger

I know what your thinking but we've been together for a year and a half

and I've been there 3 times to see her

I did read about a canada guy who was turned down same age as me by a year

he made news in august on the net, how I found about it

thanks, I'm american she's fillpina

Ben

Everything is relative. So you are . . . what 52 and she is 15?

[aaydrian 479]

Everything is relative. So you are . . . what 52 and she is 15?

Exactly.

It's the age of your fiance that will let us know what we're dealing with.

[ben krahne 0]

Everything is relative. So you are . . . what 52 and she is 15?

Ha Ha naw shes 22 im 59. www.nashvillecalifornia.com I'm songwriter , young at heart I guess

Edited December 14, 2012 by ben krahne

[Artisan 138]

Ha Ha naw shes 22 im 59. www.nashvillecalifornia.com I'm songwriter , young at heart I guess

For the most part you should be fine. Just be aware she'll need, at her age in the Philippines, for her parents to have signed off on the requirement of 'Parental Advice'. It's not as strict as if she was a year younger, at which point she would be required to prove 'Parental Consent'. For a K-1 visa be sure to collect as much evidence of your relationship as possible. Call logs, copies of love letters, receipts for gifts or money transfers, and pictures of the two of you together (the less staged, the better). The more evidence of an ongoing relationship you can gather the easier the interview process will go for her. Good luck with your relationship and your Visa Journey!

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

All of the statements made in this thread are true - a large age difference with a much older man and much younger woman are common in the Philippines. It's usually not an issue (cradle robbing aside )

That said, it depends very much on the beneficiary's country and culture. Anything that would raise an eyebrow of a native of that country will do the same to a consular officer. Anything that would downright shock a native of that country will likewise shock a consular officer. There are some countries where a large age difference is considered highly unusual. There are also some countries where it makes a difference which of the two intended spouses is older - the male or the female. I mention this only because I don't want everyone coming away from this thread thinking that because the OP will probably not have a problem because of the age difference that they too are safe. You need to know what is culturally acceptable in your fiancee's country because the consular officer will definitely know, and they will use it against you if you don't fit the cultural mold.