AGE GAP!

[KayyWafflee 0]

Hello, another question. I didn't ever think our age gap would be an issue until very recently when I kept seeing people in here mention it. How bad does an age gap affect your outcome? Age gaps aren't a weird thing in either of our families so it never occurred to either of us that it may be an issue seeing as we are in a legitimate relationship. Our age gap is 20 years on the dot. My mum and Step dad have an age gap of 29 years (His actually American who moved here to Australia nearly 20 years ago) and his been my step dad nearly my entire life. My fiancee's sister, She and her other half have an age gap of 14 years. So for us personally it never seemed weird. We are about to start out interview portion of our VISA process and its dawned on me it may be an issue.

We have only met once for 2 weeks in August 2019. We had 3 separate trips planed for 2020 (Tickets bought and paid for in April that I have proof of and proof of conversations about more visits in November and also Dec/Jan) that never came to be due to COVID. We have been friends for 3 years and dating for nearly 2. We have miles of video chat/conversations/facebook posts/twitter posts/plans (visits, wedding, house buying, getting pets, etc) spanning this entire time.

Im not going to lie, I am now very worried we may be denied based on our age gap alone. If anyone else has gone through this having had a large age gap, please let me know how it all went.

[payxibka 10,044]

15 minutes ago, KayyWafflee said:

Hello, another question. I didn't ever think our age gap would be an issue until very recently when I kept seeing people in here mention it. How bad does an age gap affect your outcome? Age gaps aren't a weird thing in either of our families so it never occurred to either of us that it may be an issue seeing as we are in a legitimate relationship. Our age gap is 20 years on the dot. My mum and Step dad have an age gap of 29 years (His actually American who moved here to Australia nearly 20 years ago) and his been my step dad nearly my entire life. My fiancee's sister, She and her other half have an age gap of 14 years. So for us personally it never seemed weird. We are about to start out interview portion of our VISA process and its dawned on me it may be an issue.

We have only met once for 2 weeks in August 2019. We had 3 separate trips planed for 2020 (Tickets bought and paid for in April that I have proof of and proof of conversations about more visits in November and also Dec/Jan) that never came to be due to COVID. We have been friends for 3 years and dating for nearly 2. We have miles of video chat/conversations/facebook posts/twitter posts/plans (visits, wedding, house buying, getting pets, etc) spanning this entire time.

Im not going to lie, I am now very worried we may be denied based on our age gap alone. If anyone else has gone through this having had a large age gap, please let me know how it all went.

I wouldn't overly concern yourself other than understand a question may get asked.  I have a bigger age gap in my relationship.   

[Skyman 289]

I'd be interested in other's experiences here too.  My wife and I have a 26 year gap but I don't think it will be much problem for us as we've been married 12 years.

[powerpuff 5,884]

Also Australia is a pretty easy consulate. I don’t think it will be an issue. 

[Crazy Cat 39,193]

2 hours ago, KayyWafflee said:

Im not going to lie, I am now very worried we may be denied based on our age gap alone.

For some cases and cultures, a significant age gap can be a factor......but, from what I have seen, your case doesn't fit the mold for issues.  In addition, I have never seen a case denied solely based on age gap.

[carmel34 3,529]

We were successful with a CR-1, 27 year age gap, so a bit different than K-1 but I also worried more than my husband did.  In the end, it was not an issue at all, at the visa interview, I was there to show support and answer questions.  We front-loaded and side-loaded tons of evidence to bolster our case, evidence of many visits to see each other (9), etc. but it's different for CR-1 as we were married and also showed financial co-mingling which you don't need for a fiancé visa.  I would think for Australia and K-1 you should be fine.  So don't over think it.  Good luck!

Edited March 8, 2021 by carmel34

[Siggy 42]

Age gap is not an issue if your relationship is real..so dont worry.. 😀

[payxibka 10,044]

2 hours ago, Skyman said:

I'd be interested in other's experiences here too.  My wife and I have a 26 year gap but I don't think it will be much problem for us as we've been married 12 years.

Adjustment of status is a much different process

[dpd 21]

We have 15 years age gap. Never had an issue. Never asked even once during my entire immigration journey. I’m now a citizen since Dec 2020. Don’t get stressed about it. As long as your relationship is genuine and you can provide proof, you’re good 😊

Edited March 8, 2021 by dpd

[Carpe Vinum 2,308]

6 hours ago, Skyman said:

I'd be interested in other's experiences here too.  My wife and I have a 26 year gap but I don't think it will be much problem for us as we've been married 12 years.

Not an issue....

[AD19 36]

7 hours ago, KayyWafflee said:

Hello, another question. I didn't ever think our age gap would be an issue until very recently when I kept seeing people in here mention it. How bad does an age gap affect your outcome? Age gaps aren't a weird thing in either of our families so it never occurred to either of us that it may be an issue seeing as we are in a legitimate relationship. Our age gap is 20 years on the dot. My mum and Step dad have an age gap of 29 years (His actually American who moved here to Australia nearly 20 years ago) and his been my step dad nearly my entire life. My fiancee's sister, She and her other half have an age gap of 14 years. So for us personally it never seemed weird. We are about to start out interview portion of our VISA process and its dawned on me it may be an issue.

We have only met once for 2 weeks in August 2019. We had 3 separate trips planed for 2020 (Tickets bought and paid for in April that I have proof of and proof of conversations about more visits in November and also Dec/Jan) that never came to be due to COVID. We have been friends for 3 years and dating for nearly 2. We have miles of video chat/conversations/facebook posts/twitter posts/plans (visits, wedding, house buying, getting pets, etc) spanning this entire time.

Im not going to lie, I am now very worried we may be denied based on our age gap alone. If anyone else has gone through this having had a large age gap, please let me know how it all went.

Between me and my wife is 19 years. It wasn't a issue at all... If I didn't mention it, the officer wouldn't either. He just said to me "so what, me and my wife have age gap too" and laughed. I was scared as you are now, just relax and be honest about your relationship. 
So you will not be denied based on age gap, as long as you provide enough evidence of genuine relationship. 
Btw, we also only met once for 2 weeks. Good luck! 

[Murph4865 597]

I have a age gap of 17 years between me and my wife, me at 55 and her at 38 we are starting the medical today then interview march 26th for CR-1

[retheem 553]

9 hours ago, KayyWafflee said:

Hello, another question. I didn't ever think our age gap would be an issue until very recently when I kept seeing people in here mention it. How bad does an age gap affect your outcome? Age gaps aren't a weird thing in either of our families so it never occurred to either of us that it may be an issue seeing as we are in a legitimate relationship. Our age gap is 20 years on the dot. My mum and Step dad have an age gap of 29 years (His actually American who moved here to Australia nearly 20 years ago) and his been my step dad nearly my entire life. My fiancee's sister, She and her other half have an age gap of 14 years. So for us personally it never seemed weird. We are about to start out interview portion of our VISA process and its dawned on me it may be an issue.

We have only met once for 2 weeks in August 2019. We had 3 separate trips planed for 2020 (Tickets bought and paid for in April that I have proof of and proof of conversations about more visits in November and also Dec/Jan) that never came to be due to COVID. We have been friends for 3 years and dating for nearly 2. We have miles of video chat/conversations/facebook posts/twitter posts/plans (visits, wedding, house buying, getting pets, etc) spanning this entire time.

Im not going to lie, I am now very worried we may be denied based on our age gap alone. If anyone else has gone through this having had a large age gap, please let me know how it all went.

My friend, a whole president has a wife who is 25 years his senior so you are good.  Secondly, Australia is a low fraud risk country so you are most likely okay. Could have been a potential issue is beneficiary was from Pakistan or some West African embassies.

[bx624 3]

Hello all. I have a question about the age gap when it comes to the female being older. There is a sixteen age gap for me. Do they look it is the same as the male being older and the women younger? Thanks ! 

[Crazy Cat 39,193]

4 minutes ago, bx624 said:

Hello all. I have a question about the age gap when it comes to the female being older. There is a sixteen age gap for me. Do they look it is the same as the male being older and the women younger? Thanks ! 

Seems it depends on the country/cultural norms.