Wow. Good job this officer wasn't overseeing my PR application. My wife/sponsor is 8 years older than me!
Or maybe this officer originally came from the same area and recognized the names to be his/her enemy back in high school LOL
Yes, of course, I was ignoring the cultural implications in my comment. Maybe the officer could have chosen different language, but I don't think it was out of line to question the relationship, as they should in any spousal sponsorship. We went to great lengths to prove our relationship was genuine and even then had to face questions about it. I didn't mind, rather I expected to have to answer them.
I really don't find anything offensive about the wording. The officer speaks of a couple being "well matched", which is normal wording used in arranged marriages, which this likely was; families speak of finding a "good match" for their children. The officer states that the deviation from cultural norms raises suspicions, which is a valid concern.
