Married for three years, deeply in love, we didn't rush to file for almost a year. We tied the knot in the U.S. while he was visiting his sister and decided he would stay. As the petitioner (female), there's a 23-year age gap between us. We have all documents jointly. While our interview approaches, my general anxiety kicks in, especially as I notice concerns raised about our age difference. However, we share the same religion, culture, and language, both originating from the Middle East.
While age holds no significance in our relationship, we understand USCIS may scrutinize our age gap, adding to our nerves. Hearing unsettling anecdotes about these interviews fuels our worries, despite the genuineness of our marriage. I'm reaching out to find others who've navigated a similar situation, particularly with an older female (petitioner) and younger male, to gather insights on what to anticipate during the initial interview.
Fortunately, we've retained an outstanding, albeit pricey, attorney who will accompany us to the interview here in the U.S.