Will it be a problem how long it's been since I filed the petition?

[Gaiden79 14]

Hi all, I filed the petition in 2019 for my wife's IR-1 and ran into some problems so I had to wait a few years before things came together for me to finish it. So for about 5 years it's been at the NVC stage until now. I am almost ready to submit everything, just a few final documents to upload. Anyways I'm just wanting to know if the delay in completing the paperwork will cause any unforeseen problems going forward? Thank you so much!

[Boiler 45,451]

Have you been keeping in touch with them, yes it is unusual.

[pushbrk 12,870]

If you are being allowed to continue the NVC stage buy submitting documents, then just continue.  Expect your spouse to have a clear and understandable explanation for the delay.  By reasonable and clear, I mean one that will not call the bona fides of your relationship in to shart question.

[Gaiden79 14]

14 hours ago, Boiler said:

Have you been keeping in touch with them, yes it is unusual.

Yes I have been.

[Gaiden79 14]

7 hours ago, pushbrk said:

If you are being allowed to continue the NVC stage buy submitting documents, then just continue.  Expect your spouse to have a clear and understandable explanation for the delay.  By reasonable and clear, I mean one that will not call the bona fides of your relationship in to shart question.

Thank you. Yes good advice, I will ensure that she has the reason if the consular officer asks.