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He was extra cautious about COVID because of his age. So it was till the middle of 2023. And then when we felt safe we were planning to meet within few months but suddenly there was a huge chaos in Bangladesh with the government. Because of the collapse of the government it wasn't safe at all and hard to meet in another country. So I had to wait at least 2025. We were almost ready but now he is diagnosed with cancer.

Actually, we had few reasons for not being able to meet even though we wanted, such as COVID-19, recent collapse of Bangladesh government etc. Speaking about his health, compared to other men of his age he is very healthy. He manages his own things by himself and he is physically very active. I'm not putting the weight of immigration on him. I even said that it's okay if he just wants to stay connected online and never meet because of this health issue. But he is the one who is saying that he'll do anything to make this happen. Again, we love each other very much. And I understand why he say that. By the way, what did you mean by not wasting another four years? As far as I know, it takes around 14 months for a fiance visa process.

Hi everyone, I'm 24, from Bangladesh, and I've been in a committed long-distance relationship for more than 4 years with my fiance, who is 74 and lives in the U.S. I know our age gap might seem unusual to some, but what we share is real love, built on deep connection, trust, and emotional support. I'm here because I need guidance; not just with the visa and immigration process, but also with the future of my personal life. We met online and have talked almost every day since. We've stayed connected through long video calls, shared small gifts, and planned for a future together. We were preparing to apply for the K-1 fiance visa soon and had plans to finally meet in person. But recently, everything changed. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It’s not operable, but the doctors said it's treatable with chemotherapy. His lawyer said he will request a waiver for the in-person meeting requirement (since travel likely won’t be possible for him) and submit a request to expedite the visa process due to his condition. We haven't started the process yet. We are trying to stay hopeful, but everything feels uncertain now. Over these years, I've made personal sacrifices to stay committed to this relationship emotionally, mentally, and in terms of life choices. I don't regret it, but now I'm scared. I had so many dreams of building a life with him. I still want to be with him, to support him, and if possible, continue my future in the U.S. and grow my career. But everything feels fragile. What I'm hoping to learn: Has anyone successfully expedited a K-1 visa due to a medical emergency? How realistic is it to get the in-person meeting requirement waived? What kind of evidence helps prove a long-distance relationship is genuine if we haven't met yet? What are the chances (realistically, percentage-wise) that a K-1 visa would be approved in a case like ours, long-distance, no in-person meeting yet, and serious medical condition involved? And more personally: what would you do in my situation? How do you stay emotionally strong when your future suddenly feels so uncertain? If anyone has been through something similar, or can offer kind advice or encouragement, I'd be truly grateful. This relationship has meant everything to me, and I'm just trying to do the right thing in a very difficult moment. Please don't judge my relationship based on your personal view because I can promise you that it's a genuine relationship based on love and respect. And I'm not here to convince you that. Thank you so much for reading.

Due to costs, I think we are going to meet once within the next few months and the duration may be 4-5 days to a week before submitting. Is this okey?

We are going to meet next month for the first time. We could not meet in the first three years of our relationship because of the covid-19 concern and he has to be very careful at this age about this. Btw, what are the pieces of evidence that I should prepare since we have long age gap?

We are going to meet next month for the first time. We could not meet in the first three years of our relationship because of the covid-19 concern and he has to be very careful at this age about this. Btw, what are the pieces of evidence that I should prepare?

My fiancé(74yr, M) and I(24yr, M) are applying for a K-1 visa, and we need to provide chat logs as evidence of our relationship. We've been talking daily for years (2021 till now) on Messenger and WhatsApp, including video calls. Should I take screenshots of every chat or just select key moments? How many screenshots should I include, and what’s the best way to organize them so it’s clear and not overwhelming? Any simple tips or advice would really help! Btw, I'm from Bangladesh.