A client sponsored their spouse after an arranged marriage. During an interview, the visa officer noted that the spouse did not know about the client's employment and the couple held differing views on having children. The officer concluded that the relationship was not bona fide and refused the application. What strategy should the RCIC adopt for the appeal?

While verifying the marriage certificate may confirm the legal status of the marriage, it does not directly address the concerns raised by the visa officer regarding the couple's knowledge of each other and their differing views. This option fails to tackle the deeper issues of the genuineness of the relationship.

Having the marriage officiant appear as a witness could lend credibility to the marriage; however, it does not effectively counter the visa officer's observations about the couple's knowledge of one another and their differing opinions on family planning. This approach may not provide sufficient evidence to overturn the decision.

While asking the spouse questions can help demonstrate their knowledge of each other, this strategy may not address underlying cultural biases or misconceptions held by the visa officer. It risks appearing confrontational and may not significantly impact the overall perception of the relationship's authenticity.