Legitimate question here, or am I borrowing trouble...

[Eric Parker]

When filling out the application (the PR for myself), I realized something that could be a 'red flag' for a visa officer?

My wife and I have been married since May ( in Alberta) after 8 years of courtship. We were engaged since 2002. We found that during this relationship (including the marriage and honeymoon) I have come to Canada 6 times while she has come to the US to see me (in Oregon) 25 times. She really likes coming to the 'warmer climate' to see me, but we are going to have me (hopefully) join her in Alberta soon.

Is this unbalanced visitation exchange going to raise a 'red flag' for a visa officer and precipitate an interview?

Any advice or opinions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[mitamata]

This alone, no. Especially with a relationship as lengthy as yours. It often happens that one visits more than the other, usually because one has a more flexible job or more time. It's normal and it doesn't mean you'll need an interview.

 

[ariell]

I think you are overthinking things. There could be alot of reasons why one person visited more than the other -- jobs, family commitments, money. I don't think they will give a hoot to be honest. The fact that you spent that much time together already speaks volumes. Try to relax.