Consulate: do they already know they'll approve or not?

[americabidol 17]

No question it is true. How would they make a decision in 1-2 minutes?

In our case we were called to the window and TOLD the visa was approved, there were NO questions asked. How is anything else possible?

They have usually decided that they will approve or not and maybe have one or two questions to confirm their decision. Anyone that thinks a 2-3 minute interview where 2-3 questions are asked could be anything other than a confirmation of a decision already made...is dreaming.

[bigdog 376]

During more than 5 active years on VisaJourney, and in exhaustive discussions with multiple immigration attorneys and perusal of dozens more immigration-law websites, I have never heard this claimed. Furthermore, there is an uneasy coexistence between USCIS (Dept. of Homeland Security) and the Bureau of Consular Affairs (Dept. of State). Please support your contention with source material.Please name them.The purpose of the K-1 visa is to marry in the United States. Please elaborate on your point.

[sarsorti 36]

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Also there are some countries that have a clause (marriage) that say if she is 20 years older then him, they cannot marry.

For the benefit of everyone here, please name some of these countries.

Yes please, name some of these countries. If this is true then it should be illegal for the US government to take your money knowing you don't stand a chance based on age. That is clearly discrimination.

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[sarsorti 36]

I have researched the visa process and I have found that USCIS will add notes to your petition

These notes tell the CO what issues to question you on.

If they find questionable evidence or odd things (red flags)about your petition then the CO will grill or question you about these issues

The 22 year age gap will be an issue. They cannot deny on age gap alone but they will try and find one other little thing to make the denial possible. Such as, if he was communicating with any other females in the begining of your relationship. If he still communicates with other friends. If he has been looking on the internet for americans to have relationships with. Many many things

Also there are some countries that have a clause (marriage) that say if she is 20 years older then him, they cannot marry. And if the marriage is not allowed in his home country then the fiance visa willnot be approved. I do not know what Algeria laws are

Good Luck

Thank you for the information. I think we are safe and we will win this one way or the other. We met quite by accident and no way would I have ever dreamed it would lead to where we are today. He was not soliciting other females(American or otherwise) nor was I looking for anyone, so that would cover the fact that there is no other communications with other friends. I do realize they can and will look for any other tiny reason which is why I am doing everything I can think of to be prepared. He realizes America is not a heavenly paradise but it is safer for me to live here than it is to live there. He is a proud Algerian in love with an American. I was raised with both grandparents 20 years apart, my grandmother from my father was 20 years older than my grandfather and just the opposite with my mothers parents where my grandfather was 20 years older. so age is not an issue in my family and his family is OK with it...they are not overjoyed but they are OK. I do know we can get married there and as a matter of fact in the worst case scenario that is exactly what we will do.

If you can think of anything I am missing here please help, and thank you again I will take your luck.

[Boiler 45,517]

Egypt also has a 25 year age gap law.

But it can be overcome with depositing money in the egyptian bank in the spouses family name and approval from the government

So it is a tax.

[TBoneTX 45,292]

Thank you for the information. [...] If you can think of anything I am missing here please help, and thank you again I will take your luck.

Be careful about whom you believe on here.

[americabidol 17]

Be careful about whom you believe on here.

Couldn't agree more. You have to use your logic and reason when asking questions where anyone can give their opinions or supposed facts.

[together4evr 360]

Tbone and Bigdog,

You both are respected knowledgable members of VJ. I have never had issues with your responses. I understand you may never heard of these cultural country specific issues, laws or tax. But, that does not mean they do not exist. I am long past the researching part of my journey. But I know these rules exist. I am not 20 years older then my husband so it was never an issue for me so it is not information that I kept.

But just google it and you should find information just like I did.

Thank you for your participation

[sarsorti 36]

Be careful about whom you believe on here.

My motto in life is listen as much as possible to make the best informed decision, but trust no one. Sad I know, but at the end of the day we are all on our own in this journey.

[sarsorti 36]

Tbone and Bigdog,

You both are respected knowledgable members of VJ. I have never had issues with your responses. I understand you may never heard of these cultural country specific issues, laws or tax. But, that does not mean they do not exist. I am long past the researching part of my journey. But I know these rules exist. I am not 20 years older then my husband so it was never an issue for me so it is not information that I kept.

But just google it and you should find information just like I did.

Thank you for your participation

I did Google, found nothing specific.