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When it comes to the completion of the DS 160, I understand it is best for the beneficiary to actually complete it, and sign/send online.

Is it ok for the petitioner to start it and do some of it and the beneficiary to complete it?

Is it ok to complete it and not able to print the bar code at the time & come back and print the bar code page?

We are just having some computer & printer problems with the completing this task.

Ongoing relationship proof of you and your fiance should always be brought, skype, chats, phone logs, visits etc.

Affidavits from friends and family attesting to your genuine relationship are fine, I would not bring one from the therapist.

The number 1 issue with quick divorce and new petition is that many petitions have been found fraudulent due to the fact that couples

divorce and marry someone to bring them over for money and then divorce them and re marry their former spouse. Happens all the time.

I understand that's a number 1 issue. But that's not my issue here. It was not a 'quick' divorce. I was separated since Feb.

Unfortuantly because of the property I had to sell and the date for the actual divorce filing kept being pushed back,

the hearing for the divorce ... it ended up to be in November.

I'd say you definitely should be there if at all possible, that goes for anyone petitioning from any country. If it helps at all, the issues with the "red flags" (divorce and quick relationship, age gap) are not as bad as they could be. 8 years age gap isn't all that significant in the grand scheme of things (less usual for woman-older-than-man, yes, but it's still not one of these 25+ year age gaps that can and do happen). It would be much bigger of a red flag if he also was recently divorced and engaged so quickly. Read this for a perspective on what the CO's are up against when trying to make decisions: http://cis.org/marriagefraudA divorce and quick engagement for him could present like the "i do, i don't, i do" thing they discuss. But it was you, not him so that's good.

Exactly you have a point. It would be different if the roles were reverse and it was him that was in my shoes and

I was in his.

I'm just trying to find the best way to present our case. Thanks for all your responses.

I think I really should be there.

And give him my passport.

Previous marriages were not petitioned at all.

What if I bring another affidavit/statement

From friends or even my therapist?

Stating our relationship is on going.

You didn't say what country as that is half the battle. Please fill out your timeline.

8 years is not a large age gap and you will be fine with that.

Short gaps between relationships is seen as a red flag and you should be able to provide your fiance with evidence that the time your ex lingered

and didn't move out had specific reasons. Submit proof in case he will need it.

The past definitely does count and has an influence on your present relationship.

Large age differences and short gaps in between relationships can be viewed as fraud indicators and people saying the past doesn't count is

incorrect. Everything counts in front of the CO. USCIS approval has nothing to do with what the CO will assume or suspect.

Just be ready for the CO to dig in that past and you will be ok.

Being there in support of your fiance for the interview will help too.

Good luck !

oh yeah I need to do the timeline, but the country is Lebanon. I think the approval for the embassy is not bad.

You're right, I'm just thinking what evidence can I show or prove. In my divorce decree it does state we were separated since Feb 2014.

Maybe I can find the separation agreement, I can't recall the details of it, besides the property, which didn't have his name on it.

He moved out sometime in Aug of last year, maybe I can find some proof of the home being listed in August. I think maybe that is my best bet.

I am a little nervous about my fiancé's interview. I am really worried about the 'red flags'

I just want to be prepared and make sure I have my things ready to go.

Our story:

The end of 2013 I started to separate from my ex husband. We were officially separated from February 2014 (I moved out). It took us months to come

to a separation agreement, he still wanted to stay in our (then home) until he found a place, and we can sell our home.

In the middle of all that (in April) 2014, I met my now fiancé online.

We started to talk as friends, as our relationship grew, and bloomed over the summer,

we decided to take things to the next level.

At this point my home was sold in October '14, and divorce was finalized in Nov. '14 (the ex wouldn't sign papers till the house was sold)

Then I went and met him (fiancé) and his family in December '14.

Fiancé proposed, I accepted.

I came back in January 2015 and sent a petition in mid April and we were approved. Now waiting for an interview process.

I have emails, photos (from 2 visits), screen shots of text messages, text message from his family I keep in contact with

I also have copies of my airline tickets (I went to see him 2 times so far)

Passport stamps

He has receipt from my ring as well.

Statements from 1 of my friends, my mom, & his father stating we are in a bona fide relationship.

Intent to marry from the both of us.

I guess I'm just worried they will look at these:

-I was married 2 times, I was really young the 1st time, I got married 8 years later to someone who had substance abuse problems that's why we split

-I got engaged shortly after my divorce was finalized

-I am older then my fiancé (8 years)

I know and understand it's not guaranteed visa approval ever for anyone.

Does anyone have any tips, advice on what to prepare or how to prepare other then the things I have.

I was planning on being there for the interview as well.

BTW....I am the petitioner