Interview Question- What is the best answer?

[Roel 7,193]

8 minutes ago, Jenny & Chris said:

Morning! I am 17 years older than my husband and we just filed the N-400 application (having gone all the way through green card applications, etc) and no one ever gave us a hard time. Submit everything you can get your hands on and be confident you have a real relationship. 

So because you were fine, no one else will face any issues? Come on.  Not to mention you're from a low fraud country.

[Akiko & Brad 46]

1 hour ago, WhatAWait! said:

The official wedding in court takes 30 days stay in that country. I do not have 30 days time off and this is the very reason why I applied for K1. Got engaged in India -in the presence of both our families. I am in automotive sales and taking 30 days off will leave me without a paycheck for a month.  I have already used my 15 days time off when I went to visit and engage with her last January.

You do not need to get married in India.  Meet somewhere for a destination wedding.  There are many places that require no waiting period to get married.  

So an option is: Go there, get married, both return to their home and file for the spousal visa.

[Unidentified 2,930]

2 minutes ago, Akiko & Brad said:

You do not need to get married in India.  Meet somewhere for a destination wedding.  There are many places that require no waiting period to get married.  

So an option is: Go there, get married, both return to their home and file for the spousal visa.

That idea is perfect for someone who's not from a country where there is not cultural need for the entire family to be present. Kind of hard to possibly get tourist visa for an entire family to go somewhere. 

[Sarah&Facundo 599]

These international relationships take sacrifices. You can take the time off of work to spend time with the person you want to be your wife, or not. If I could calculate the thousands of dollars and months worth of time taken off over the years and the new job with lower pay that allowed me to do so....well.... I don't even want to think about it. It is undoubtedly a SACRIFICE. Ultimately, it becomes your choice if you want to do it or not. For me, I would do it again in a heartbeat. It is so worth having my husband here now and I cherish all the memories we have from his country together.

 

Also, I read flight deal websites every day. I always see flights to India for under $600 and sometimes less, depending on where in the US you're from. 

 

If you truly want it, then go for it!  

[EmmNM 180]

1 hour ago, Bhagya32 said:

Seems like someone gave you wrong information. I am an Indian citizen married to an American. We got married in India. To get married here, only one party needs to reside in India for 30 days. I assume your fiance lives in India so she can apply for a marriage notice at the DC court. After 30 days, you have to come to India and sign the marriage certificate with her in the front of the marriage registrar. They will take a coloured photo of both you together and give you the marriage certificate.

Nobody has addressed this post yet. Is this true? If so there is no reason he couldn't get married and refile. That way he has at least 2 visits. I agree that 1 visit with his red flags may just not be enough. If he continues K1 and is denied he is out so much more money at the embassy stage with the medical, translations and visa fees than if he would just refile CR1 now. At this point he's only out the $535. Even if he does get approved he will still have the huge expense of AOS whens she comes. It may be wise to cut your losses while they are small and go get married.

 

Edited July 4, 2018 by EmmNM

[ErwinML 1]

10 hours ago, WhatAWait! said:

Hello everyone, I am wondering if any one knows how to mitigate the risk of being denied a K1 Visa in case of significant age Difference? The difference between me and my fiance is about 22 years. I have heard that at interview the application may be denied just because of significant age difference. Our relationship is genuine- but we dont know what can we provide to prove that the relationship is genuine. We have submitted the proof of our meeting and also several picture of our engagement.

Relax, as long as your relationship is genuine u have nothing to worry about because they can not tell you that they denied because they think it is weird your age difference. I came to the U.S a year ago with a K1 visa too and my wife is 25 yrs more than me. I was a little worried at the interview for that but guess what, as long as you answer the questions right without hesitating you r going to be fine. Of course they asked me about our age difference but I just answer love doesnt have age,color or race.

[Bhagya32 9]

58 minutes ago, EmmNM said:

Nobody has addressed this post yet. Is this true? If so there is no reason he couldn't get married and refile. That way he has at least 2 visits. I agree that 1 visit with his red flags may just not be enough. If he continues K1 and is denied he is out so much more money at the embassy stage with the medical, translations and visa fees than if he would just refile CR1 now. At this point he's only out the $535. Even if he does get approved he will still have the huge expense of AOS whens she comes. It may be wise to cut your losses while they are small and go get married.

 

https://www.myadvo.in/blog/complete-procedure-of-court-marriage-in-india/

https://googleweblight.com/i?u=https://transferwise.com/gb/blog/getting-married-in-india-guide&hl=en-IN

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Please have a look at these articles!

 

I married my husband under Special Marriage Act because he's Christian and I'm Hindu. Certain states such as Goa might have a few special rules which I am not well aware of but most states require that one party intending to marry must reside in the area/state where they have filed Notice of Intent to marry. 

 A notice of intent form looks something like this. 

[Crazy Cat 42,214]

2 hours ago, ErwinML said:

Relax, as long as your relationship is genuine u have nothing to worry about because they can not tell you that they denied because they think it is weird your age difference. I came to the U.S a year ago with a K1 visa too and my wife is 25 yrs more than me. I was a little worried at the interview for that but guess what, as long as you answer the questions right without hesitating you r going to be fine. Of course they asked me about our age difference but I just answer love doesnt have age,color or race.

Not exactly.  They certainly can use age difference as one of the factors to deny a visa.  There have been cases posted here on VJ where a significant age difference was listed as one of the factors for the official denial decision.  Every case is different and high fraud countries usually require a great deal more planning and document preparation.  Telling someone "as long as your relationship is genuine u have nothing to worry about" is poor advice imo.  It is up to the applicant and petitioner to convince the Consulate Officer that their relationship is bona fide.  That is done with QUALITY evidence, not just feelings.

 

For K-1s, it is important to PROVE the relationship is genuine because there is usually NO appeal for a denial.  If denied, it is normally sent back to USCIS to expire. 

Edited July 4, 2018 by missileman

[Amit&Julie 180]

What was your engagement ceremony like? What clothes did she wear? Did she have mehendi? Were there fancy decorations? I'm asking because if it really was a low-key engagement ceremony that didn't remotely resemble a wedding, the photos you included may not necessarily be a deal breaker.

 

I would recommend an additional face-to-face visit as soon as you are able--it will benefit you regardless of you continue with K1 or start over with CR1.

 

I think it helps that you're both Indian and have an arranged relationship through friends/family. The COs in India know that that happens. 

[Meri Thomas 2]

Hi, in my case the difference of age was about the same and it was approved without any extra question about the age.

About the numbers of visit, it was 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Michael2017 368]

I think OP can, if he has time, try K1. There is still a good chance this is approved. After it being REALLY rejected, he can go CR1. For now, why not just continue K1, and if possible, visit again before or on interview. Only if K1 is rejected go for Cr1. Of course, if he has enough time to wait this out.

[WhatAWait! 31]

1 minute ago, Michael2017 said:

I think OP can, if he has time, try K1. There is still a good chance this is approved. After it being REALLY rejected, he can go CR1. For now, why not just continue K1, and if possible, visit again before or on interview. Only if K1 is rejected go for Cr1. Of course, if he has enough time to wait this out.

Thanks, I agree with you on that. Just going to wait it out and will go to visit with her regardless in the month of november.

[Michael2017 368]

3 minutes ago, WhatAWait! said:

Thanks, I agree with you on that. Just going to wait it out and will go to visit with her regardless in the month of november.

K1`s are not usually rejected. Of course, some are, but the big majority of K1s are approved. Do you need to worry? Maybe a bit. Is there a BIG chance it gets approved? YES. Visiting one more time and being present at interview would boost this story.

Edited July 5, 2018 by Michael2017

[WhatAWait! 31]

8 hours ago, Amit&Julie said:

What was your engagement ceremony like? What clothes did she wear? Did she have mehendi? Were there fancy decorations? I'm asking because if it really was a low-key engagement ceremony that didn't remotely resemble a wedding, the photos you included may not necessarily be a deal breaker.

 

I would recommend an additional face-to-face visit as soon as you are able--it will benefit you regardless of you continue with K1 or start over with CR1.

 

I think it helps that you're both Indian and have an arranged relationship through friends/family. The COs in India know that that happens. 

The ceremony was was simple and it happened in one of my fiance's relatives house.  No she did not wear mehendi. There were no decoration. and there were just about 15 people from both of our family side. I am planning to visit before her interview date so I can spend time with her as well as be there for her at the time of interview. If they deny I am also planning to get court marraige. I realized that I dont have to be there for 30 days-my fiances residency of 30 days should be sufficient. I am just praying that the counsellor sees the true relationship and not suspect.

[WhatAWait! 31]

2 minutes ago, Michael2017 said:

K1`s are not usually rejected. Of course, some are, but the big majority of K1s are approved. Do you need to worry? Maybe a bit. Is there a BIG chance it gets approved? YES. Visiting one more time and being present at interview would boost this story.

Thanks for this uplifting comment. Really makes me feel hopeful.