Questions about Immigrating as a Canadian

[Kesarah 0]

My fiancee (the american in this case) and I are about to start the immigration process in June or July and I just have a few basic questions.

1.) My main question is based around our age difference I am 23 and he is 34 will this make it harder to be approved or prove that we have a legitimate relationship?

2.) I have been on 5 trips to see him in the last two years with all of the trips lasting over a month. I only have the travel documents from my first and last trip. Will this be enough? Should I get written statements from his family that I was there for Christmas or other visits?

3.) If I do get approved and move on to the interview stage what sort of questions should I be prepared to answer?

4.) He has a daughter that he doesn't see. He doesn't like to talk about it so I don't even know her name. Do I need to start prying this information out of him?

At the moment this whole process is very overwhelming for me and I just want to get it right so thank you in advance for your help.

[Inky 1,110]

My fiancee (the american in this case) and I are about to start the immigration process in June or July and I just have a few basic questions.

1.) My main question is based around our age difference I am 23 and he is 34 will this make it harder to be approved or prove that we have a legitimate relationship?

Non Issue.

2.) I have been on 5 trips to see him in the last two years with all of the trips lasting over a month. I only have the travel documents from my first and last trip. Will this be enough? Should I get written statements from his family that I was there for Christmas or other visits?

Non Issue.

3.) If I do get approved and move on to the interview stage what sort of questions should I be prepared to answer?

Regular relationship questions and about where you will live in the USA etc.

4.) He has a daughter that he doesn't see. He doesn't like to talk about it so I don't even know her name. Do I need to start prying this information out of him?

It could come up in the interview, they ask questions about your future spouses family.

At the moment this whole process is very overwhelming for me and I just want to get it right so thank you in advance for your help.

Relax, its pretty easy doing the process from Canada. Please see the Canada forum section for Canada specifics.

[CANbirdUSman 11]

My fiancee (the american in this case) and I are about to start the immigration process in June or July and I just have a few basic questions.

1.) My main question is based around our age difference I am 23 and he is 34 will this make it harder to be approved or prove that we have a legitimate relationship?

2.) I have been on 5 trips to see him in the last two years with all of the trips lasting over a month. I only have the travel documents from my first and last trip. Will this be enough? Should I get written statements from his family that I was there for Christmas or other visits?

3.) If I do get approved and move on to the interview stage what sort of questions should I be prepared to answer?

4.) He has a daughter that he doesn't see. He doesn't like to talk about it so I don't even know her name. Do I need to start prying this information out of him?

At the moment this whole process is very overwhelming for me and I just want to get it right so thank you in advance for your help.

I agree with INKY.

Even though I haven't had my interview yet... age difference should never be an issue. When it comes to the interview, just be honest General questions, from what I've read on this site.

When you submit your I-129F forms, include a 'letter of intent', which could detail how you met, the visits you've had etc, etc. Both of you submit a letter. (Letter of intent... what your intentions are, which are to marry when approved). You can always get this letter notarized, that way it's all legal. There are example letters on this forum.

Oh.. regarding his offspring, If I was in your shoes, I'd want to know more info. I mean, you're going to marry this person. But that's just my opinion.

You'll do fine. Lots of helpful people here.

Happy Journey!

Edited April 13, 2012 by CANbirdUSman