What Age Gap Is Too Much For The Nigerian Embassy?

[Ronnietee 0]

Hello friends. I am going to be the beneficiary(We have not yet filed) and I am a lady. My fiance who is a US citizen and the petitioner is 10 years older than me. I know it would probably be a 'redder flag' if I was a Nigerian male about to marry an older woman but reverse is the case and it is normal in the Nigerian culture for the man to be older. 

Still, I would love to get answers from y'all. Is 10 years age gap too much for a USC male filing a K1 visa for a Nigerian female. 

Thank you

[Georgia16 2,858]

It’s not only about the age. 

 

How is many times have you guys seen each other and for how long? And so on are just as important as just the age. 

[Ronnietee 0]

12 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

It’s not only about the age. 

 

How is many times have you guys seen each other and for how long? And so on are just as important as just the age. 

We have seen each other twice and we planning another trip before we file. We are fine with the rest, we just want to know about the age difference. 

[dwheels76 5,468]

1 hour ago, Ronnietee said:

Hello friends. I am going to be the beneficiary(We have not yet filed) and I am a lady. My fiance who is a US citizen and the petitioner is 10 years older than me. I know it would probably be a 'redder flag' if I was a Nigerian male about to marry an older woman but reverse is the case and it is normal in the Nigerian culture for the man to be older. 

Still, I would love to get answers from y'all. Is 10 years age gap too much for a USC male filing a K1 visa for a Nigerian female. 

Thank you

There's no such thing as too much. it's about proving a bonafide relationship. And frankly 10 years is not much at all.
I am 26 years older then my Nigerian husband and had absolutely no issues at interview 3 years ago.

[Georgia16 2,858]

1 hour ago, Ronnietee said:

We have seen each other twice and we planning another trip before we file. We are fine with the rest, we just want to know about the age difference. 

I wouldn’t be too worried about it if all other evidence are good. 

[Mira T 43]

You have nothing to worry about. USCIS approved us with the same age gap. My USC (man) is 10 years older than me and I think it won't be a problem either at the embassy stage because it's a common thing in our culture and the VOs know this. 

[Olori 39]

4 hours ago, Ronnietee said:

Hello friends. I am going to be the beneficiary(We have not yet filed) and I am a lady. My fiance who is a US citizen and the petitioner is 10 years older than me. I know it would probably be a 'redder flag' if I was a Nigerian male about to marry an older woman but reverse is the case and it is normal in the Nigerian culture for the man to be older. 

Still, I would love to get answers from y'all. Is 10 years age gap too much for a USC male filing a K1 visa for a Nigerian female. 

Thank you

I would recommend you do CR1 instead.

[pepper297 63]

8 hours ago, Ronnietee said:

Hello friends. I am going to be the beneficiary(We have not yet filed) and I am a lady. My fiance who is a US citizen and the petitioner is 10 years older than me. I know it would probably be a 'redder flag' if I was a Nigerian male about to marry an older woman but reverse is the case and it is normal in the Nigerian culture for the man to be older. 

Still, I would love to get answers from y'all. Is 10 years age gap too much for a USC male filing a K1 visa for a Nigerian female. 

Thank you

I’ve never come across age proximity requirements. It’s all about it proving a bonafide relationship. Details, details and more details. Give them as much proof as you can gather. Good luck!

[Mieka91 27]

Lagos definitely has an age issue. And I wouldn’t do K1 if I were you. 

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K1 Progress Reports to Africa: Sub-Saharan regional forum; topic pertains to Nigeria cases.

[Sparky223 16]

I hope not. I am 19 years older than my wife. We did do our traditional and paid the bride price on our last trip so I hope that helps.

[Sailormooon 268]

On 2/11/2019 at 8:29 AM, Sparky223 said:

I hope not. I am 19 years older than my wife. We did do our traditional and paid the bride price on our last trip so I hope that helps.

You have nothing to worry about. My husband is the US citizen and he's 24 years older than me. We had 0 issues and no mention of the age gap throughout the process. I am now in the US and have filed for AOS. 

[geowrian 22,337]

10 minutes ago, Sailormooon said:

My husband is the US citizen and he's 24 years older than me. We had 0 issues and no mention of the age gap throughout the process. I am now in the US and have filed for AOS. 

UK and Nigeria are leagues apart for cultural considerations when it comes to age gaps.

 

That said, my understanding is that the male being older by that amount is not a red flag with Nigeria. Had it been the other away around, then that would be a red flag likely resulting in greater scrutiny.

 

Anyway, the point is that age gaps in general must be viewed through the lens of the cultures involved. What applies to one individual does not necessarily apply to another due to difference circumstances.

[A3ap 6]

On 2/8/2019 at 6:13 AM, Ronnietee said:

Hello friends. I am going to be the beneficiary(We have not yet filed) and I am a lady. My fiance who is a US citizen and the petitioner is 10 years older than me. I know it would probably be a 'redder flag' if I was a Nigerian male about to marry an older woman but reverse is the case and it is normal in the Nigerian culture for the man to be older. 

Still, I would love to get answers from y'all. Is 10 years age gap too much for a USC male filing a K1 visa for a Nigerian female. 

Thank you

Well my take is short on this.... Don't let anyone discourage you and do everything with honesty and invite God to whatever you do

 

My wife is 10 years older and i was approved 2 days back....God Speed!!!

 

 

Edited March 29, 2019 by A3ap