Will be a bad thing to not have seen my lover in son long "for the interview?

[love100 0]

I have lived in the United States for 2 years, and in the second one i met my fiance, we dated for a whole year, then in September 2011 my visa expired so i came back to my country. We got engaged this past January. Filed for I-129F in February. Now we are expecting to get approved in

July 9th.

I haven't seen my lover in almost 8 MONTHS,it will be 10 MONTHS when we get approved in July and about A YEAR if my interview is in August-September..

I cant go to see him (tourist visa was denied)and he doesn't have enough money right now to come see me!!! But we promised each other that if we dont get approved by July no matter what we will come to see me (it happens that in July he gets a bonus =) and my mom is whiling to help us as well)

So he will come to see me in July, but we were thinking maybe if he is going to come and if we get approved by July maybe we could wait a little bit more and he can come for my Interview just in case something bad happens, and we have to get marry. I am not trying to be negative not at all!!We have been very positive and patience lately and more now that we know we are almost 2 months away from getting approved.

My question is will the consul look this "not seeing each other for almost a year" as a bad thing?

I dont want the counsul to say "Ho well you have seen your fiance for a whole year, bur u also have been a year without seeing him =/

I will appreciate your help!!

[canadian_wife 1,820]

I have seen it be an issue in the past where the CO wants to see more ongoing relationship evidence to combat the long time apart. Perhaps go prepared at the interview with that to make your case easier

Good luck

[Ironman140 45]

I agree keep records of all contact e-mails skype write snail mail letters.. Keep up on all things about each other

Good luck

[rodceasar 34]

Totally agree with everyone above! I was fortunate to be able to visit my spouse in Africa nearly every 3-4 months which is unlikely for most to do. I am paying finacially for all of those visits but it was what we needed to keep our relationship going and to satisy the consulate. However, as everyone stated, bring as much evidence as possible. With Skype, you can print up to 6 months of chat and phone calls. Also, print every email, have pictures and FB was great as well since all of my friends and family left comments regarding the pictures posted. The CO did examine everything and took his time to ensure that the relationship was genuine. Also, money transfers via Western union support you alot since who would send money so frequently...

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I would avoid using the word "lover." In English, that means a mere physical relationship and often has overtones of cheapness. I would opt for "my love" or fiance, etc. Just a translation issue

I think as long as you have proof of an ongoing relationship, all should be fine. Good luck.

Edited April 26, 2011 by Harpa Timsah

[canadian_wife 1,820]

I would avoid using the word "lover." In English, that means a mere physical relationship and often has overtones of cheapness. I would opt for "my love" or fiance, etc. Just a translation issue

I think as long as you have proof of an ongoing relationship, all should be fine. Good luck.