G-325A

[Mmelon 8]

My fiancé does not know the exact dates of birth of his parents. He has his mom's birth year and we know kind of how old his father is, but don't have exact dates. How do I right that on the form? Do you think this will be an issue?

[duraaraa 203]

I had the same problem. My fiancee's father was over 70 years old when my fiancee was born, and died when she was a young child. We put question marks (?/?/YEAR), and it was accepted, for both mother and father.

I truly doubt this will be an issue.

Edited April 25, 2013 by duraaraa

[Mmelon 8]

Thanks! Does anyone else have any experience with this? His father is out of the picture and we only have the years for each of them (and the year we have for the father might be off by one)

[duraaraa 203]

Thanks! Does anyone else have any experience with this? His father is out of the picture and we only have the years for each of them (and the year we have for the father might be off by one)

In a situation like that, there's no reason not to just attach another sheet of paper explaining it. I am positive that you can make it through the visa process... everyone has a different background.

[Mmelon 8]

The reason we don't have the mother's full birth date is because one of his sisters does not approve of our relationship and is keeping their mother from giving us any information. I am afraid to use that as an explanation in the petition because I don't want them to interpret the tensions as a red flag in our relationship. We are both adults and do not need "parental consent" but I would rather not advertise to the processing center that the families have issues.

[duraaraa 203]

The reason we don't have the mother's full birth date is because one of his sisters does not approve of our relationship and is keeping their mother from giving us any information. I am afraid to use that as an explanation in the petition because I don't want them to interpret the tensions as a red flag in our relationship. We are both adults and do not need "parental consent" but I would rather not advertise to the processing center that the families have issues.

On the contrary, it may be better to disclose that in the petition, because that would mean they can't use it as 'new evidence' at the interview to refuse the visa.

[Mmelon 8]

Do you really think so? I am so nervous about getting an RFE. If we are both of age (albeit young...I am 23 and he is 20) some of his family being unsupportive shouldn't sway their decision should it? His mum likes me a lot. She just is scared of him moving to the U.S. and being away from her.

Do you think it would be better to provide an explanation or just say nothing? And if I say nothing, should we expect to be questioned?

Edited April 26, 2013 by maryellen

[duraaraa 203]

Do you really think so? I am so nervous about getting an RFE. If we are both of age (albeit young...I am 23 and he is 20) some of his family being unsupportive shouldn't sway their decision should it? His mum likes me a lot. She just is scared of him moving to the U.S. and being away from her.

Do you think it would be better to provide an explanation or just say nothing? And if I say nothing, should we expect to be questioned?

You should explain everything that could be considered a red flag, from the get go. That way, they cannot use it as evidence to deny the visa, when it comes time to the interview. The most explanations and information you put in the beginning, the better. I wish that I had done this more... my initial petition was not very full of evidence. It was approved, but now I worry about the interview.

If I were in your shoes, I would make a list of everything you think they might deny you for, and explain each detail. An RFE isn't the end of the world, but a denial at the interview is.

[Mmelon 8]

Can anyone else give me some more input here? I would like to get several opinions/ experiences if anyone can add. I really want to do this right the first time!

[Done--Really 331]

My wife did not know her father's birthday--he was older and died when she was very young. We just said unknown with no explanation at all and it was accepted.

[Mmelon 8]

My wife did not know her father's birthday--he was older and died when she was very young. We just said unknown with no explanation at all and it was accepted.

Would you have a recommendation as to whether I should attach an explanation or just leave it as ??/??/year? My fiance would really prefer that we not delve into his family history as it is pretty messy, but if there are things we should mention in order for this process to go smoothly, obviously we want to do that.

[duraaraa 203]

Would you have a recommendation as to whether I should attach an explanation or just leave it as ??/??/year? My fiance would really prefer that we not delve into his family history as it is pretty messy, but if there are things we should mention in order for this process to go smoothly, obviously we want to do that.

If there is anything that you feel is a red flag, or a reason for the consular officer to doubt your relationship, you are better off disclosing it in the initial petition. That way, the consular officer can see that you disclosed it, and it was still approved, so they can't refuse a visa for related reasons.

Even if you go into the family history, it's not very likely they'll read it, I think. But whatever the messiness is, if it could cause him trouble at the interview, it's better to disclose it before hand.

Personally, I didn't disclose my fiancee's family history, because I don't know very much about her parents. She was orphaned when she was still a toddler. She has an uncountable number of older siblings who looked after her, but she has no idea what her parents birthdays were, only their birthyears. So far, we haven't had any trouble with it.