Looking for Insights and advice on our situation

[Pink_Waters 56]

Hello guys, 

I would like to have your input on our current situation for any insight and advice.

You see, I married my wife on her first visit, she finished graduating college and came lived with me for a month and we got married, after she returned, she got busy studying for her work permit then afterwards hunting for a new job to have better income and also to be able to sponsor me. after a while we decided to file for I-130 and we did. but of course due to all what I have mentioned she wasn't able to visit me till that point. after a little while we discussed arranging for a second visit, but soon after we stumbled upon a great deal on a little house for us, so we went ahead and got it. now we blew all savings on that house and to make it ready, and we won't be able to arrange for a second visit for several months (because it is kinda tight right now). and to this date I haven't seen her for year in person.

My question is, will this cause a problem at the interview if we couldn't manage to arrange a second visit before it happens ? specially because I only met her once ?

and If so what do you guys advise me to overcome this, if you have any insights or ideas.

Thanks and I appreciate any help.

[Roel 7,191]

Only one visit might be a red flag. How long ago you've seen each other in person? 

[Pink_Waters 56]

we saw each other a year ago

[JFH 12,189]

It's not necessarily a problem but they will look at other factors too for the bigger picture. Marrying on the first meeting can be a problem. Is there a big age gap? Are you of the same ethnic origin or religion? How do you communicate? 

Edited June 22, 2017 by JFH

[Pink_Waters 56]

1 minute ago, JFH said:

It's not necessarily a problem but they will look at other factors too for the bigger picture. Marrying on the first meeting can be a problem. Is there a big age gap? Are you of the same ethnic origin or religion? How do you communicate? 

I am 32 years old, and she is 26

I am Egyptian, She is american

I am muslim, and she is christian

We communicate 24/7 via skype video calls, while we are at home, and if outside, by skype text or audio calls. sometimes video too.

 

[Boiler 43,425]

You can reasonably expect to be quizzed.

[Crazy Cat 39,206]

26 minutes ago, Pink_Waters said:

I am 32 years old, and she is 26

I am Egyptian, She is american

I am muslim, and she is christian

We communicate 24/7 via skype video calls, while we are at home, and if outside, by skype text or audio calls. sometimes video too.

 

1.  Age difference will not be a problem.

2.  Egyptian/American will not be a problem

3.  Different religions. Not necessarily a big problem  You might be asked questions about family, cultural acceptance.

4. You MUST provide extensive evidence to show a bone fide, on-going relationship.

Only one visit and not seeing each other in more than a year will draw a lot of scrutiny.  

just my opinion

Edited June 22, 2017 by missileman

[Pink_Waters 56]

Thank you so much guys for you comments, I really appreciate it.

We will try to arrange another visit hopefully.

[Pink_Waters 56]

Another quick question guys,

Considering it has been a year now since we have met in person, and if we were able to arrange the cost of only 1 trip, is it better to do it as soon as possible or should we wait and do it around the interview date so she can attend it with me ?

Thank you.

[Boiler 43,425]

Not sure if either matters, obviously you need a lot more face time.

[Pink_Waters 56]

Thanks for replying,

You think that another visit won't be enough ?

[Boiler 43,425]

Not my call, but others in a similar position have had issues.

[Pink_Waters 56]

I see, well i am lost now and don't know what we can do.

[Auds 223]

If your wife was Egyptian ethinicity it would seem less suspect as culturally marrying on first mtg is acceptable.

 

there will likely be additional scrutiny and a long AP (perhaps longer or worse if you dont meet).

 

 

[Pink_Waters 56]

Thanks for your comment,

Well we will try to arrange another visit around the interview appointment so she can attend it with me, and will try have as much bonafide evidences as possible to take with me to the interview.