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Evidence of bona fide relationship included in initial cr1 filing?

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Just Paul   4,595

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On 12/29/2018 at 6:14 AM, MaryJean said:

I will be flying there in March and we will be getting married on our first visit.

Don't get married on the first visit.  Meet first. Make more trips.  I meet my wife, 27 years difference, first online.  We then had three visits before even talking about getting married.   Our embassy wasn't that "hard" but I ended up being interviewed too. 

 

We got married on our 4th visit after probably 60 days together, face to face.  I don't think there is any front loading or side loading that can make up for face to face time especially with such a big age difference.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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My opinion is a little different but not so much.  I don't see a problem with  marrying on the first visit, in and of itself.  A combination of reverse age difference, marrying on the first visit, AND

JFH
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I’m just thinking about this....the OP must be older than me. I’m 44 and if a man 25 years younger than me said he found me attractive, sexy, beautiful etc, you betcha I’d be flattered. But if he said

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It’s a textbook Green card marriage.  But the USC in these cases is always in love and is sure this time it’s different.  OP should save her time and money.

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6 hours ago, Dedeman said:

how about if your faith is against that

Then you better have a very good front loaded petition.  You can still have more time together before you file.   I guess I should have mentioned that we spent 3 and half months married together before we filed.  But that's in our timeline.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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7 posts removed for off topic discussion.

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Is there a language difference? Do you speak his language or does he speak English well? That is another point of consideration. I'm with everyone else. I wouldn't get married on the first visit for reasons outside the visa process. If it is for real, then a few visits prior to marriage could save you a lot of time and heartbreak in the long run. Otherwise,  a move to Egypt might not be a bad idea. At least put that idea forward to him and his response will be telling indeed. If he loves you, he will be willing to live anywhere in the world with you! 

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