Originally posted by andypaul@Feb 28 2006, 07:21 PM
Like Pete has written so well age difference is no reason to deny a visa application.

But common sense says your Wife has to put over to the ECO, that she is a mature woman who is deeply in love with her Husband. Making sure the ECO knows the common intrests you both have, that Mel is aware what awaits her in the UK.

All the best with your Interview, im sure your both practising hard with the Interview. if i can help in any way just shout
Thanks for the encouraging words. And to Pete too, of course. I'm just stumped as to what the Embassy are so unsure about that they have to call Mel in for a grilling - the age difference seemed the obvious suspect. As I've said before, I wish I had found this and Pete's site earlier! We had to do the application form and supporting docs without the aid of this site, so maybe there is something they think is dodgy there? But, as far as I know, we have provided plenty of supporting evidence. So perhaps it might be that I didn't give date/location for the marriage in my supporting letter, as Pete kindly enlightened me earlier If so, Mel is genned up on that now.

Yes, we are practising hard, just trying to get her in the right frame of mind for the interview. Not easy when I'm half a world away, but I hope we've got the basic principles established. For the next few days. it will be just revision... revision.. revision... and bon voyage into the dark

Ivor