took us 6 or 7 months
I am also older than my husband but had no problems with the process or the interview. The most difficult problem he had was getting his original Domincian birth certifcate. We knew each other for over a year before marrying and have now been married 2.5 years.
You can complete the paperwork yourself. It is much cheaper than hiring a lawyer. In my opinion using a lawyer does not guarantee that you will be more succesful or quicker in getting the visa.
Read the other posts about this subject. They contain lots of great advice and tips. Just make sure you check everything 3 times before you mail it in.
Good luck!
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