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Has anyone ever run into an issue in regards to an age difference with the whole spousal visa process. My spouse and I have a 10 year age difference and I am concerned that immigration will think our marriage is fake and not based off of love. I heard that the interviewers in Senegal are kinda rude and not easy to work with. Any help or answers would be great!!!!!

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***Topic Moved to Africa-Sub Saharan Region****

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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SalishSea   16,814

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4 minutes ago, allie1978sall said:

Has anyone ever run into an issue in regards to an age difference with the whole spousal visa process. My spouse and I have a 10 year age difference and I am concerned that immigration will think our marriage is fake and not based off of love. I heard that the interviewers in Senegal are kinda rude and not easy to work with. Any help or answers would be great!!!!!

Ten years isn't huge.  Which spouse is older?  I would not worry unless there are larger red flags to the relationship.

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9 minutes ago, allie1978sall said:

Has anyone ever run into an issue in regards to an age difference with the whole spousal visa process. My spouse and I have a 10 year age difference and I am concerned that immigration will think our marriage is fake and not based off of love. I heard that the interviewers in Senegal are kinda rude and not easy to work with. Any help or answers would be great!!!!!

The important thing is the good evidence that you have where it is proven that your marriage is in good faith

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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Age difference, in itself, will not be a sole disqualifier.  However, it has been sited by some consulate officers as a factor in denials.  Quality evidence of a bona fide relationship such as time actually together can overcome age difference.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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My wife is 10yrs older than me, However, i did AOS in the US, it was never an issue. JUST gather evidence and prepare for the interview.

By the way am also from Gambia.

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allie1978sall   5

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We’ve been together several times. I’ve been here in Senegal, which I am now, for two week intervals at a time and this is my third time here, and I am coming again in August of this year. 

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My husband and I have a 13 year - age difference. He is older. I am from the Philippines.  But everything went smoothly to us. Best wishes to your visa journey.

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SalishSea   16,814

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1 hour ago, allie1978sall said:

What is an AOS????

Adjustment of status (green card).  You will need to do much reading and research in order to have a successful immigration process.

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19 hours ago, allie1978sall said:

Hi, thank you for responding. I am older, my husband is younger. 

Hello.  Ten years isn't so bad however, you need to prove a bona fide relationship/marriage.  My fiance went through Dakar embassy & was approved.  We also have an age gap.  He was asked a lot more questions, but in the end, it all worked out.  Yes, I would have to say that they are not the easiest embassy to deal with.  If you front loaded your packet with good proof, you shouldn't have a problem.  They do consider if you practice the same faith, is there a language barrier & so forth.  I wish you the best in your journey.  

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Can be a factor, totality of the situation is what matters.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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