Realistically, how much trouble will they give us for getting engaged fast?

[araxoolie 69]

My fiancée and I had been online friends for two years when we first met in person. We clicked immediately and started dating, and perhaps a month after that I asked her to marry me (all during a 3-month visit). Since then we've spent literally every moment we can together, but our first in-person meeting was only 10 months ago. I know it's going to depend on the interviewer whether that looks like a real relationship or not, but we have ample evidence of us being together, both in the US and outside of it. How much of a 'red flag' is that likely to be in the interviewer's mind? What else can we do to assure them our relationship is real?

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

1 minute ago, araxoolie said:

My fiancée and I had been online friends for two years when we first met in person. We clicked immediately and started dating, and perhaps a month after that I asked her to marry me (all during a 3-month visit). Since then we've spent literally every moment we can together, but our first in-person meeting was only 10 months ago. I know it's going to depend on the interviewer whether that looks like a real relationship or not, but we have ample evidence of us being together, both in the US and outside of it. How much of a 'red flag' is that likely to be in the interviewer's mind? What else can we do to assure them our relationship is real?

 

Fast proposals and such are generally viewed a red flags in high fraud countries, not so much at others; but that being said, fact that you were friends for some two years prior to all this can help show a good relationship, even if just friends at that point. Also add in the amount of time spent in person together, that helps a lot. I wouldn't be overly concerned about it personally.

[Crazy Cat 41,844]

It shouldn't be a red flag.  The minimum requirement is to have met at least once in the 2 years prior to submitting the application.  Just have good evidence of having met, along with the other I-129F requirements...good luck.

[araxoolie 69]

Thank you both, that's very reassuring.

[Sambar 15]

You will be fine. I understand that click, when you know, you know. 

We got engaged quickly and hadn't known each other for as long as you. We have seen each other as much as possible between then and now. Just had our visa approved. No questions about the relationship at all. You know you are genuine, it will shine through on your interview. Plus, by the time you get to the interview you will of been together for a long time!  Good luck!  

Edited October 16, 2018 by Sambar

[Limey 551]

Even 10 months is a long time to have known each other compared to some in these forums. Sometimes it seems like 10 days is the average!

I don't see it being a problem at all!

[geowrian 22,337]

Also depends on the country one is immigrating from...some quick relationships draw very little scrutiny by the CO. For another consulate, they may hone in on that - along with other evidence - to further scrutinize a case.

[crono_clone 213]

Ours was a fast proposal as well (met in November, got engaged in January) and we have had no problems so far. I was actually more worried about our age gap (I'm 35 and he's 25) but apparently that's not an issue either.

 

In short, you guys should be fine. 

[geowrian 22,337]

Age gaps are also evaluated based on local customs. Ten years is not that large of a gap in general, and PI specifically doesn't have issues with 20 and 30 year age gaps.

[The_Empyrean 733]

You'll be fine. Just show the strong tie between You two.  Pictures, chat logs, that kind of stuff. Strong cover letter and explanation of relationship will be even better. Mine came out almost a full page. Skipped tiny details, but explained the whole relationship.

[Fr8dog 312]

As long as you are planning to go through the Netherlands and you (or your fiance, sorry not sure who is the US-citizen) are a Dutch national you're fine. They have been clamping down on high fraud nations citizens using western European consulates to get there visas.

[<3T&M<3 217]

It's embassy specific. 

Started "dating" Nov 2017

Met in person Feb 2017 got engaged.

Visa in hand now

approved interview Oct 22nd and they didn't ask any questions about the legitimacy of our relationship- however, my fiancé handed over evidence of my 5 trips there since initial meeting in Feb and this includes my current trip (I'm in Turkey now visiting). 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

Officer reviewed this before interview so who knows the impact 

 

Edited November 1, 2018 by <3T&M<3