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I think you can apply just fine and provide all the necessary evidence when you apply. Good luck!

Have the fiance take the I-134 with him/her to the interview with all the other supporting documents. I-864 comes at a later stage once the fiance is in the US and marriage is completed. Then you apply for adjustment of status, while you are in the us, with the I-864 completed. I hope that helps.

I saw no evidence requiring G-325 after reading the instructions. Is that your impression as well? Thanks Thanks

Hi Everyone, It used to be essential to fill out form G-325 (one for petitioner and one for beneficiary) whenever filing form I-129f for K1 Visa. Form G-325 gets some of the basic biographic information and history in some good details for those who are not familiar with the form numbers. This requirement is from years ago... I am reading that some people are saying it is no longer required. I am reading that not filling out these forms does not increase chances of getting an RFE. Is that true? I would like to hear from (if possible) some of the people who got their NOA2 recently or even better full approval of K1 visa or some people with recent experiences with this process. Thank you all for all of your input...

I never said it was or meant approval. I am just saying a year ago, it used to take double that time get an NOA2, while today it only takes 4 months for some people. Some people even less... It means no approval, but at least that step makes it a lot faster.

Thanks for your input!

It makes sense... Thanks

What's an OP post / OP question?

I made sure that they are fully aware of this conversation. If they end up here or not, that would be completely up to them.

hahaha... That's funny how people insist. But on a serious note, you are right! She may benefit if she does. Even I benefit from other people's opinions on Visajourney and I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable with the process. I told her to join. I told her that this group insist too. It is up to her at this point.

It is quicker especially these days. All you have to do is take a look at the most recent applications and how they get their NOA2 in less than 4 months at times for the K1 process.

If they change their mind, they are good with the adoption option. I already asked them that question!

No, I am not! I am simply a friend of the US citizen applying. She knows that I am well-versed with this process and therefore she is asking me. I told her my thoughts but I also thought I could ask others to give their thoughts. But, no... I am not the fiance hahahahaha! I am glad you asked! It seems like a good motivation for some of you to insist that the petitioner should come on here. I was wondering about the reason of why people are insisting over that point. I can see a one time invitation though! I never thought that someone may mistake me with a foreigner to the US. Wait until my wife hears that...

I am aware of two cases from Jordan that the woman was much older (14 years difference in one of them) and they successfully finished the CR-1 route. So, from a cultural norm stand point, this happens and it is not unheard of.

The quicker route of being together would be the K1 route. Otherwise, I agree, it would be more superior to go CR-1 route. In their case, they want to be together as early as they may and therefore they prefer the K1 route regardless of the extra costs and the other inconveniences.

If I was an CO myself, and I am asked to pick one case to be concerned of out of the two cases. Age difference of 40 years man being older VS age difference of 10 years woman being older at mid age: I would be concerned of the 40 years age difference (even with the man being older). However, I would do my job and focus more on all elements of the relationships looking for whether they are sincere. I would not judge based on one factor or one element. It would be a full picture for both relationship because people do things differently and they do not have to follow one rule of man being older or no more than this many years of age gap. What works for this person may or may not work for that person.

Thank you! I appreciate being to the point...

I will let her know that... Thank you!

They are ok with paying the extra cost. That is not an issue for them. They are just wondering about the age gap. Just to be clear, age gap is not an issue for them but they wonder if it would be an enough issue for the officer to deny a K1 visa.

The extra cost of the journey is not a problem for them. They are aware of the extra cost and are ok with it.

I would just go to the interview and let them know of what happened. There is nothing you can do at this point because you can't just not show up for the interview. Tell them that you filed for it as soon as you got their request... I think it would be fine especially if it normally takes 2-3 months for the certificate to generate on a routine basis.

It is not the most common but it certainly happens. It is not unheard of. Yes, let's see if anyone else here supports the K1 route?

My personal opinion is that she could try K1 route. But the reason I am here is because I wanted to get more opinions, espeically from people that do not personally know her as they may be more objective. I know how serious they are and I don't think the age is an issue for them but would the officers involved in the process of obtaining a K1 visa have the same opinion as I do?

She has children and I do not think she wants anymore children. She is Muslim American, not from the ME. Parents/family on both sides are on board. They have been together for months... But saw each other in the same physical place for around 10 days. By the time they get their K1 Visa (if they successfully get it), they are looking at an engagement of well over a 1 year to 1 year and a half! I am going to post the question again, are they going to face problems due to the age gap between the two of them? or is this not an issue? She is the older one, could this be an issue for the K1 process? Thanks again...