39 year age gap

[canphil]

We are really worried about our big age gap that they will judge us by it and not even consider we might be compatible or genuine. She is from the philippines and i from canada. Our love is real and we get along so well, we are best friends. Can we avoid an interview or rejection? In the philippines is quite common to see older westerners married to much younger females.

 

[Aquakitty]

We are really worried about our big age gap that they will judge us by it and not even consider we might be compatible or genuine. She is from the philippines and i from canada. Our love is real and we get along so well, we are best friends. Can we avoid an interview or rejection? In the philippines is quite common to see older westerners married to much younger females.

It's not insurmountable, but what do you have in common with that much of an age difference? That's what the officer is going to want to know. The onus is on her really. I read your old posts, so it seems you are currently living together in the philippines? That's good. Most rejected spousal philippine apps I've read about involve the couple rushing in to marriage and barely visiting each other. Perhaps the fact that you are common-law could actually help you here.

Getting around an interview request might be tough, but I'd wait to hear if anyone here is or was processed at that VO with a similar age difference.

 

[scylla]

That's a very substantial age gap. You'll want to provide as much evidence as possible to prove you relationship is genuine.

Realistically I think you should be expecting an interview and you should prepare accordingly.

 

[keesio]

IRCC is fairly forgiving of large age gaps where the husband is older than the wife. 20 year gaps have been approved without much issue. There was even one couple who was accepted with a nearly 30 year gap. But 39 would be the largest gap I've heard of. How old is your wife?

 

[Aquakitty]

IRCC is fairly forgiving of large age gaps where the husband is older than the wife. 20 year gaps have been approved without much issue. There was even one couple who was accepted with a nearly 30 year gap. But 39 would be the largest gap I've heard of. How old is your wife?

You know, you have a good point, the math didn't quite register when I read it. If she was 20, that'd make him 69. Holy crap.

Yea to the OP, I think you are going to have a problem here. But it doesn't hurt to try your best I suppose.

 

[Decoy24601]

You know, you have a good point, the math didn't quite register when I read it. If she was 20, that'd make him 69. Holy crap.

Yea to the OP, I think you are going to have a problem here. But it doesn't hurt to try your best I suppose.

Actually, if she was 20, he'd be 59 with a 39 year age difference.

 

[canphil]

she's 24 and we known each other since 2013 - for 2 years we chatted online (Facebook) and if we apply in November, it will be 18 months of actually living together. We fit, we are like buddies.
Do the visa officers actually read any long explanations you write? How can they think it's not genuine if we have been living together that long?

 

[mikeymyke]

Ive seen many cases from Philippines with a substantial age difference. An interview is surely guaranteed, but as long as the rest of your relationship is solid you should be fine

 

[canphil]

Doesn't help that it's now a liberal government? less strict and more welcoming of new immigrants?

Also, if anyone here would like to actually check out our Facebook from 2013 to present and see if it looks genuine or not, just message me and will add.

 

[canadianwoman]

The one advantage you have is that you have been living together for a long time. In questionable cases, actually living together goes a long way to helping convince the visa officer the relationship is genuine.

Include as much proof of your compatibility as possible. With the man being older, there is more chance of success anyway.

 

[canphil]

The one advantage you have is that you have been living together for a long time. In questionable cases, actually living together goes a long way to helping convince the visa officer the relationship is genuine.

Include as much proof of your compatibility as possible. With the man being older, there is more chance of success anyway.

Thanks, that makes me feel more positive. Also will it help prevent an interview if my spouse includes a CFO certificate to confirm she attended a CFO Seminar/Interview? Do you know about that?

 

[scylla]

Thanks, that makes me feel more positive. Also will it help prevent an interview if my spouse includes a CFO certificate to confirm she attended a CFO Seminar/Interview? Do you know about that?

No - it won't help at all. The seminar says nothing about your relationship - what CIC will be looking to do is ensure your relationship is genuine (specifically that she is not using you as a means of getting to Canada).

 

[scylla]

Doesn't help that it's now a liberal government? less strict and more welcoming of new immigrants?

No - this has no impact. It's got nothing to do with being more or less welcoming and everything to do with preventing marriage fraud. I would focus on providing evidence of what you have in common despite your age gap. For example, hopefully you have similar levels of education, hopefully you have the same religious background / beliefs, etc.

 

[chhapa]

[You have to prove genuiness of ur relationship. You are living there is positive sign. collect letter from ur friend family about ur relationship,
pictures at different tourist spots together, joint accounts, rental lease...etc

 

[canphil]

No - this has no impact. It's got nothing to do with being more or less welcoming and everything to do with preventing marriage fraud. I would focus on providing evidence of what you have in common despite your age gap. For example, hopefully you have similar levels of education, hopefully you have the same religious background / beliefs, etc.

Yes we have same level of education and same religion. We have same goals and desires. We enjoy doing the same things. We both enjoy the homelife and more.. we are like buddies and we love each other true!