Will significant age difference pose a problem in interview date? Please help!

[kally101 1]

Awww don't be sad! This is a long process and it's hard to go through it. I guess you're starting now and if you start with a sad mood it's going to be even harder

In the end it would just take a bit longer! It's not like they're going to make you guys divorce!

Good luck and hugs!

Awww.. Thanks so much Giovanna.. This actually did make me feel better, I got my hopes up from now on! ... Am happy and appreciative for your response! Thanks again!

[kally101 1]

Awww don't be sad! This is a long process and it's hard to go through it. I guess you're starting now and if you start with a sad mood it's going to be even harder

In the end it would just take a bit longer! It's not like they're going to make you guys divorce!

Good luck and hugs!

Awwww... Thanks so much Giovanna, this did actually make me feel better, I got my hopes up from now on! ... "It's not like they're going to make you guys divorce" <<<< you are right about this... I am really happy for your response.. thanks again, much appreciated!

[2far 185]

I don't personally have experience with this, so please only take my comments as the opinion of a complete outsider.

I personally think that both the large age gap and the lack of photots are potentially big red flags.

I've heard people on this site often suggest that if you have a red flag, such as a large age gap, then you should provide extra proof to show a bonafide marriage, such as a lot of photos.

It's good that he has traveled to see you so many times, but without the photographic evidence of the two of you together, all you can really prove is that he traveled to your country.

Perhaps you have other types of evidence to convince the CO of bonafide marriage without the pictures?

[kally101 1]

I don't personally have experience with this, so please only take my comments as the opinion of a complete outsider.

I personally think that both the large age gap and the lack of photots are potentially big red flags.

I've heard people on this site often suggest that if you have a red flag, such as a large age gap, then you should provide extra proof to show a bonafide marriage, such as a lot of photos.

It's good that he has traveled to see you so many times, but without the photographic evidence of the two of you together, all you can really prove is that he traveled to your country.

Perhaps you have other types of evidence to convince the CO of bonafide marriage without the pictures?

Thanks so much for your response, much appreciated! I really regret not taking any pics with him, I am just not a picture person so I just did not think about it, I don't even have pics with just me thats how much I hate taking pics, now I am in regret .. "It's good that he has traveled to see you so many times, but without the photographic evidence of the two of you together, all you can really prove is that he traveled to your country" <<<<< This is so,so true. Why didn't we just think? All we have are records of his visits here, wedding photos (private wedding though). We've had loads of email conversations from since we met and "silly me" deleted them all without thinking. He also calls me every other night since we met in 2009 but he uses calling cards so not able to get call records.

[2far 185]

Does he still have copies of the emails? Maybe you two discussed the trips and the things that you did together in those emails?

[kally101 1]

Does he still have copies of the emails? Maybe you two discussed the trips and the things that you did together in those emails?

I don't think he does.. We just didn't think but I know we got to just accept this and face up to reality...

[John and Camie 39]

Not at all. Since he visits her every3 months, I assume the reason they don't have pictures together is because there is no camera available. On his next visit with the new camera they can take hundreds of pictures and then they will have proof of this legit marriage,

I think you were getting your digs in. So, yeah it kind of was uncalled for.

Photos are good secondary evidence, but in all honesty, good primary evidence proves to the IO that a couple is bonafide. Evidence that puts two individuals in the same places at the same time, together as a couple. Travel plans, receipts. Signed affidavits from family and friends. Kally honey, the good news is, you say you're close to the interview stage, so you've done well so far, right? Just make sure you arm yourself with a good mix of primary and secondary evidence, organize it neatly in a folder, and the IO will go over it with you at your interview. And keep having those good conversations with your husband. The more you know your spouse, the better you'll be at convincing your IO that you are in it for love and not for immigration. Good luck, and I'll be cheering you on. x

Edited April 26, 2013 by John and Camie

[kally101 1]

I think you were getting your digs in. So, yeah it kind of was uncalled for.

Photos are good secondary evidence, but in all honesty, good primary evidence proves to the IO that a couple is bonafide. Evidence that puts two individuals in the same places at the same time, together as a couple. Travel plans, receipts. Signed affidavits from family and friends. Kally honey, the good news is, you say you're close to the interview stage, so you've done well so far, right? Just make sure you arm yourself with a good mix of primary and secondary evidence, organize it neatly in a folder, and the IO will go over it with you at your interview. And keep having those good conversations with your husband. The more you know your spouse, the better you'll be at convincing your IO that you are in it for love and not for immigration. Good luck, and I'll be cheering you on. x

Now this is great, you just made my day! You are absolutely right, we have done well so far so this should give me a little hope.. I'll do just as you suggested with the evidence we'll put together and we'll keep our fingers crossed Thanks for the support and I do appreciate your response

[ppihtr123 68]

So given the age of your husband, is he retired?

If so, he could move down there with you at least through the process of a visa. I would definitely consider retiring to Ja. one of my favorite islands!

[John and Camie 39]

Now this is great, you just made my day! You are absolutely right, we have done well so far so this should give me a little hope.. I'll do just as you suggested with the evidence we'll put together and we'll keep our fingers crossed Thanks for the support and I do appreciate your response

Glad to help, girl. We are all in the same boat. I'd freak out if John couldn't be with me. Much love! x

[kally101 1]

So given the age of your husband, is he retired?

If so, he could move down there with you at least through the process of a visa. I would definitely consider retiring to Ja. one of my favorite islands!

Yes he is retired and that we didn't think about.. Now we are at the last stage.. Oh your favorite?? It is great here!

[islandgal 74]

My husband (the petitioner) is 73yrs and I am 26yrs.. We've known each other since 2009 and we got married in 2012. It was only a private wedding but we have pictures of the wedding but only one casual photo of us together in 2009 .. He's been visiting me every 3months since we met in 2009...We love each other very much and this is indeed a genuine relationship but as far as I've read the significant age difference and no casual photos together are a potential red flag.. Could someone share there experience or take on this please?

Thanks in advance..

Yes it will. A 47 year age gap is a BIG red flag. SUPER BIG, even for Jamaica. Like others have said, make sure you have your ducks in a row to help overcome that.

[kally101 1]

Glad to help, girl. We are all in the same boat. I'd freak out if John couldn't be with me. Much love! x

We indeed are..Conngrats to you and your hubby, I can only imagine how you guys must feel at this point .. Very nice!

[islandgal 74]

Oh and

[kally101 1]

Yes it will. A 47 year age gap is a BIG red flag. SUPER BIG, even for Jamaica. Like others have said, make sure you have your ducks in a row to help overcome that.

.. Its really tight I guess.. Thanks much for your response, much appreciated!