New member, couple of questions

[rmfluzon]

Hi all,

My fiancee and I are just beginning to investigate the process for her to come to the US and us to marry, and then for her to apply for permanent residence. So far the explanations of the process seem straightforward, but here are a couple of things I haven't specifically found info on.

1)My fiancee is a native of China, but she immigrated to Canada with her parents when she was a teen, about 11 years ago. She and her parents are now naturalized Canadian citizens, and she has a valid Canadian passport. Will the fact that her country of birth (China) is different than her country of citizenship (Canada) cause any complications, or will any additional documentation be required?

2)Does a significant age difference raise any skepticism during the application/interview process? I'm 45, my fiancee is 25. Even if it did, I'm not sure how we'd go about dispelling that during the interview process.

Thanks

[BrianB]

I can answer your second question. I am 47, and my fiance is 27 (from the Philippines). Our application sailed right through without a problem. I think an age difference like that is pretty normal.

I just read your post again. I didn't realize you are the fiance and your fiancee is younger. Then I don't know.

[nichole]

If she lived in China age 16 or later, she will need a Chinese police certificate, as well as a Canadian one. Any documents not in English (birth certificate) will need to be translated. It does not have to be a paid translator, just someone (not herself) who will certifiy they are fluent in both languages and the translation is accurate. Other than that, it should be fine.

There are two consulates in Canada. Once you get past the waiting for the petition approval, then you wait on the embassy to schedule an interview. Montreal is slower than most. It's taking some over 4 months to get their interview. Vancouver perhaps 6 weeks.