age different

[richie4U]

do age different really matters coz my husband is 39 and am 29 i hope is not a problem because i have heard people talk about age diff, but we have a lot of proof to show the IO..

 

[boyee6576]

I am older than my husband by 11 years. Age was not a huge issue, although my husband was asked questions about it at his interview, for example. Why did you did you start a relationship with someone older? That was our experience.

 

[britincanada]

I think it depends on your religion and cultural background mainly...also they question the applicants relationship more if the Sponsor is female and older than the male applicant.. If the sponsor is male and older than a female applicant from a country where its not a cultural taboo a 10 year age gap is not a problem..

I am a 28 year old female applicant from the UK..with no real religious background..my Husband is my sponsor..he is 38 years old Canadian born also with no real religious background! This seems to be normal..if her were perhaps 20 years older not 10 then there would be cause for questions

 

[canadianwoman]

do age different really matters coz my husband is 39 and am 29 i hope is not a problem because i have heard people talk about age diff, but we have a lot of proof to show the IO..

Age difference matters more if it is the woman who is older. In many countries, and in Canada, the husband being older is normal. 39 and 29 should be fine. A ten-year age gap where the man is the older one would probably only be an issue in an arranged marriage, because the visa officer would question why the girl's parents would arrange a match with someone so much older. If your marriage wasn't arranged, the age difference most likely won't be an issue at all.

 

[confusednscared]

how about a same-sex marriage?

My partner is 13 years my senior but we don't look or act it. When together he looks like he's in his late 20s.

How do you answer to a question regarding age if asked at an interview?

 

[britincanada]

Confusedandscared: For same-sex marriages I would think it wouldnt be much different..I would point out to the IO that even though there is an age difference it doesnt matter to either of you and you are still compatible (you would need to demonstrate that to the IO)..that what the IO is looking for compatibility! In some cultures and religions an age difference is not usual..so a red flag is raised..

 

[richie4U]

yes thanks canadianwoman, our marriage was not arranged we met online through our religious site only for our members only, and we got attracted to eachother. well we are hoping to submit our application by august, and i hope cic let you be with your sweetheart canadainwoman i will pray for both you.

 

[canadianwoman]

how about a same-sex marriage?

My partner is 13 years my senior but we don't look or act it. When together he looks like he's in his late 20s.

How do you answer to a question regarding age if asked at an interview?

If they ask, just say you and your partner do not care about the age difference. If you have a lot of other areas where you are compatible, it won't matter.
They may not ask about it, especially if he does not look noticeably older.

 

[confusednscared]

thanks guys for your kind comments.

Best of luck to everyone going through the process

To Canadianwoman, I am terribly sorry to have read what you had gone through at your ADR hearing last week. Have you been able to make alternative plans to live with your hubby? I really hope and pray that only the best works out for you and your hubby. Keep fighting and stay strong my forum friend.

 

[canadianwoman]

Thanks. I will be going to stay with him in Malaysia, where he is doing business right now. If they really do reject the appeal I'm not sure what to do. Applying a second time is possible, but they usually get rejected unless something is different.