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Will my immigration petition be denied because of differences in age and religion?
Asked on Jan 24th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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Thanks for all of the stuff here on this useful site. My case is immigration CR1 visa for my husband. I am a US citizen, 46 years and Christian . My husband is Egyptian, 26 years and Muslim. The age difference and religious difference may be a cause for denial by counselor officer. if he has right to refuse my petition for this only these causes although we have bonafide of relationship. To what extent that 2 causes can affect my petition? What can I do if I get denied?
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Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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The burden is on you to prove that you have entered into a good faith marriage. An extreme difference in age is one factor the Officer will look at along with a difference in religion but that does not mean the case is doomed to failure. As always I recommend presenting a strong case affirmatively to show you have had a relationship over an extended period of time, your correspondence, how did you meet, ongoing communication, any trips to see each other, presents to each other, emails and phone bills, etc. Is he in or out of the U.S.? If you want our assistance on your case, feel free to contact me at the email and phone number indicated below.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Contract Negotiations Attorney serving Miami Lakes, FL
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No, it is against the law for the government to discriminate based on these factors.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2011 at 5:13 AM
Immigration Attorney serving Torrance, CA
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You need to properly document your relationship (joint rental agreement, photos, joint medical insurance, etc.). If your marriage is bona fide, it should be all right.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Immigration Law Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
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Differences in age and religion are one of the primary reasons petitions and immigrant visas based on marriage are denied. What you can do it if is denied depends on who denies it. If USCIS denies the petition you can appeal the decision. If the consular office denies the visa, you cannot appeal the decision. In a situation like yours, you should speak to an immigrant attorney so that the case can be properly presented.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2011 at 4:43 PM