women older then there finance

[mimic 0]

The norms in the US seem to be either close to same age marriages or men older then the women. I try not to but at times worry about the age difference between me and my finace. We have so much proof of a real relationship, but still worry. Honestly it took me awhile to be ok with the age differece. That was made easier when I met him in person and realize that really although I am older, we have a ton of things and common and alot of the same views in life and marriage.

[pushbrk 12,881]

The norms in the US seem to be either close to same age marriages or men older then the women. I try not to but at times worry about the age difference between me and my finace. We have so much proof of a real relationship, but still worry. Honestly it took me awhile to be ok with the age differece. That was made easier when I met him in person and realize that really although I am older, we have a ton of things and common and alot of the same views in life and marriage.

The reverse age difference issue varies in impact based on the country from which the foreigner will immigrate. In cultures where such a relationship is far from the norm, it can have a significant impact on the scrutiny Consular Officers give to the relationship.

What's the age difference and country?

[thelastpetitioner 218]

im about 20 years older than my fiance's finances he just recently started having finances

[mimic 0]

The norms in the US seem to be either close to same age marriages or men older then the women. I try not to but at times worry about the age difference between me and my finace. We have so much proof of a real relationship, but still worry. Honestly it took me awhile to be ok with the age differece. That was made easier when I met him in person and realize that really although I am older, we have a ton of things and common and alot of the same views in life and marriage.

Whoops..sometimes my spell checker has a mind of its own... fiance...hehe

[mimic 0]

The reverse age difference issue varies in impact based on the country from which the foreigner will immigrate. In cultures where such a relationship is far from the norm, it can have a significant impact on the scrutiny Consular Officers give to the relationship.

What's the age difference and country?

Northern Africa (Tunisia to be exact) and there is a 13 year age difference

im about 20 years older than my fiance's finances he just recently started having finances

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[belinda63 3,038]

Maybe better to ask in the MENA forum where they have more country specific information?

[JudyKCski 12]

Personally I am not going to worry about it - I am about 14 years older than mine. I really never thought about the age difference as he and I have so much in common and he never wanted to have children. My children are grown and on their own. We have been together for almost 4 years as a couple and not once has anyone made any remarks about the difference in fact I have been told I look younger than my actual age. FYI he is Norwegian. So, guess I will find out when the time comes if there is going to be any problems. Keeping my chin up!

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Northern Africa (Tunisia to be exact) and there is a 13 year age difference

gotta love spell check

It's not only the age difference in number of years, but the ages of the petitioner and the beneficiary that matter. For instance, if the male beneficiary is 30 and the female petitioner is 43, then it is a more equal relationship than a 20 year old with a 33 year old. As other members have mentioned, the cultural norms are of extreme importance, as well as whether the consulate is high fraud or not. In some cultures, age difference is not as important as other aspects of a relationship, but as I said, it is quite culture specific. Talk to other members with beneficiaries in Northern African (particularly to the ones who have already completed the process) and see what they can say about this issue and what they can share about their interview experiences. You can also read the available embassy reviews to get an idea of the kinds of questions they ask at your fiance's particular consulate.

Best wishes!

[pushbrk 12,881]

Personally I am not going to worry about it - I am about 14 years older than mine. I really never thought about the age difference as he and I have so much in common and he never wanted to have children. My children are grown and on their own. We have been together for almost 4 years as a couple and not once has anyone made any remarks about the difference in fact I have been told I look younger than my actual age. FYI he is Norwegian. So, guess I will find out when the time comes if there is going to be any problems. Keeping my chin up!

Norway is not Tunisia. Woman 38 and man 25 is not such a problem but man 35 and woman 48 can be a really big issue even though it's the same 13 year gap. This gets discussed in the applicable regional forum quite often. Scroll to the regional forums and click on the one with North Africa in its name.

[mimic 0]

Thanks everyone. I will check out the other forum. Honestly "we" dont feel the age difference or even see it. I am just hoping the embassy feels the same way.

[pushbrk 12,881]

Thanks everyone. I will check out the other forum. Honestly "we" dont feel the age difference or even see it. I am just hoping the embassy feels the same way.

Don't count on it as anything automatic. The burden will be on the visa applicant to convince them with evidence and answers to interview questions.

[mimic 0]

Don't count on it as anything automatic. The burden will be on the visa applicant to convince them with evidence and answers to interview questions.

I am not counting on anything, the more I read the more I see that some people with even the most amount of evidence get denials or held up in AP for quite a long time.