Arranged Marriage

[uscitizeninca 0]

Hi All,

While reading some posts & links on this forum, it seems like, many people suggest that at time of interview, it may come up as to when, how we met, & then the relation developed & then marriage happened & so on. There are still a lot of marriages happen as arranged marriages in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & other similar countries. Same true in my case. I was planning on telling the truth & if asked was going to say that our marriage was an arranged & it was arranged by family members. So we met when marriage happened.

Is this something reflect negative & can decrease chances of a successful visa interview at the consulate?

Thanks & Best Regards.

[LotofPatience 65]

Hi All,

While reading some posts & links on this forum, it seems like, many people suggest that at time of interview, it may come up as to when, how we met, & then the relation developed & then marriage happened & so on. There are still a lot of marriages happen as arranged marriages in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & other similar countries. Same true in my case. I was planning on telling the truth & if asked was going to say that our marriage was an arranged & it was arranged by family members. So we met when marriage happened.

Is this something reflect negative & can decrease chances of a successful visa interview at the consulate?

Thanks & Best Regards.

Arranged marriage is perfectly fine. Local Consulate knows local culture

Loto

[S_AL_ 1]

Hi All,

While reading some posts & links on this forum, it seems like, many people suggest that at time of interview, it may come up as to when, how we met, & then the relation developed & then marriage happened & so on. There are still a lot of marriages happen as arranged marriages in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & other similar countries. Same true in my case. I was planning on telling the truth & if asked was going to say that our marriage was an arranged & it was arranged by family members. So we met when marriage happened.

Is this something reflect negative & can decrease chances of a successful visa interview at the consulate?

Thanks & Best Regards.

Hello,

The Consular Officers at all the embassies know the local customs and traditions. For them in Pakistan, a case of Arranged marriage is not unusual. So If you told them at the time of the interview that you had an arranged marriage (which I believe is also the truth), don't worry about it.

I hope this answer helps. Also, all the best with your interview and the rest of the visa journey.

regards,

SAL.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

If an arranged marriage is culturally appropriate, as it is where you are from, then that is no problem in itself. But you must show that you have a bonafide relationship,which may be a little more difficult.