K1 Algeria Experiences - Age Difference

[AlgiersRahmani 2]

Hello,

 

My fiance and I are getting ready to file for a K1 visa, he's Algerian, I'm a USC female.  We are both Muslim and I'm also of middle eastern background.  His family approves of our relationship and like me very much, and we have photos with everyone. 

 

I'm asking for anyone who has been through the K1 in Algiers experience recently, specifically with these 2 red flags:

 

*    age difference of 20 years: 28 & 48 (me, and yes, I can still have children according to medical tests)

*    I have 1 teenage child, I've been married 2 times (both marriages were CR1, both naturalized, 8 years married both times, both also Muslim)  Yes, I know it looks really bad on paper................ 

 

My 2 previous marriages were real and lasted 8 years, but ended for totally different reasons and nothing to do with fraud on their end.  I'm thinking of briefly explaining about them in our K1 packet since it may come up at some point, basically irreconcilable differences that couldn't be worked out.

 

I'd appreciate anyone who has experience with these 2 red flags to share their experience in the Algiers consulate, of either approval or denial.

 

Thank you    

 

Edited October 26, 2017 by AlgiersRahmani

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Certainly real red flags flashing here.
It is a good idea to write a narration of your previous relationships and including the reasons that the relationship did not last
and why you think this one will last. Go deeper into it than irreconcilable differences. Then narrate your current relationship timeline
and how you came to grow to love each other.
You should marry and do a CR1 instead of a K1 with those flags. We filed a K1 and were denied and filed again and were approved.
I had a previous K1 10 years ago and was drilled about it all the way through AOS for a stokes interview with a home visit and
questions centering on the ex !
It will look like you married just to grant them citizenship benefits and that's what they will assume unless you convince them
otherwise.
If your K1 gets refused and returned it will expire. If a CR1 gets refused and returned you have a chance to rebut their findings
with a NOID response.

[BenjaminKeating 114]

I can't comment on personal experiences with the red flags but it's good you're aware of them

 

I'd say the two issues you need to address are the age gap and the previous marriages.

 

Make sure you have solid proof both previous marriages were entered into in good faith and the marriages were continuous (e.g. you didn't have a green card setup going with both of them). So things like lease agreements and joint bank statements would be very useful.

 

I'd personally choose the CR1 over the K1 for your situation.

 

Best of luck

[AlgiersRahmani 2]

Thank you both.  The reason I'm thinking K1 is because both previous marriages were CR1, so I think a 3rd will look worse than going K1 this time?

 

 

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

14 hours ago, AlgiersRahmani said:

Thank you both.  The reason I'm thinking K1 is because both previous marriages were CR1, so I think a 3rd will look worse than going K1 this time?

 

 

Either way is an uphill climb. 
From the standpoint of your chance of refusal I would go with a CR1 because it is likely the K1 will be returned.
Of course you can start over with a CR1 if refused  if you are set on trying the K1 first.

[BenjaminKeating 114]

8 minutes ago, Ebunoluwa said:

Either way is an uphill climb. 
From the standpoint of your chance of refusal I would go with a CR1 because it is likely the K1 will be returned.
Of course you can start over with a CR1 if refused  if you are set on trying the K1 first.

 

Basically this. You're in for a struggle regardless.

 

The best thing you can do is gather a mountain of evidence on your current relationship and two previous marriages.

 

I would also be prepared for a denial and start looking into the steps you may need to take if that happens.

[AlgiersRahmani 2]

Thanks everyone, I have plenty of proof that both marriages were real because they were, and either way we file, I will include a detailed cover letter explaining myself.  

 

But as we are both Muslim and I'm also middle eastern, hopefully that will be in our favor. 

 

 

[Abdeslam 47]

On 27/10/2017 at 3:06 AM, AlgiersRahmani said:

Thanks everyone, I have plenty of proof that both marriages were real because they were, and either way we file, I will include a detailed cover letter explaining myself.  

 

But as we are both Muslim and I'm also middle eastern, hopefully that will be in our favor. 

 

 

if you are both middle eastern , a simple picture from the wedding will grant the visa for your spouse , for the K1 you just need to meet his family and provide them with picture and try to be present for his interview 

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

4 hours ago, Abdeslam said:

if you are both middle eastern , a simple picture from the wedding will grant the visa for your spouse , for the K1 you just need to meet his family and provide them with picture and try to be present for his interview 

A simple picture from a wedding will not grant the visa.

[BenjaminKeating 114]

5 hours ago, Abdeslam said:

if you are both middle eastern , a simple picture from the wedding will grant the visa for your spouse , for the K1 you just need to meet his family and provide them with picture and try to be present for his interview 

Wow.

 

If providing a photo was all you needed to be granted a visa then why would anyone ever get denied?!

 

Please don't give out misleading information as it is not helpful to the OP or anyone else in a similar situation that may have found this thread.

[AlgiersRahmani 2]

Thank you, I believe it's best for everyone to send as many photos and forms of evidence as possible.

 

My main point was that I'm hoping since we both are the same religion and that I'm also middle eastern with an arabic name, that will help in respect to our 2 red flags of age difference and my previous marriages.  If I can stay for a longer vist, like a month, then we may just get married and go for CR-1.