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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filer - 6 month service Request

How do you know what month is being approved or not?  What website would that be, if you could please send me a link I would so appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

 


SoloentaFemaleEgypt2013-08-02 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat the heck can this mean???

 

They are a K1 what you say about the NVC process doesn't apply to them.

 

   Sorry about that, I just had seen a couple of posts and thought someone there might be able to help. :)


SoloentaFemaleEgypt2014-07-13 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat the heck can this mean???

 

yeah still havent heard nothing and still the petition isnt at NVC, and if it is, its not in their system so they say its not there....

 

nobody can tell me where our petition is! but doesnt this letter state than the CSC HAS DEFINITELY SENT IT OUT to NVC???

so we should be only bugging the nvc now right...

 

  If it's not in the hands of NVC then it's CSC who is responsible for your petition and it's them you have to talk to insist on a supervisor if they can't help go to the office in person of your Senator etc to have them look into it for you.  This is dragging on just way to long.  Please post at the thread I posted for you there are people there that might be able to help.  Saylin is a genius God willing she will answer you. :) Good luck you in my prayers. (F) (L) (F)


SoloentaFemaleEgypt2014-07-12 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat the heck can this mean???

Hi guys.....long story short, fiance and I got approved for the k1 visa on April 18th and we haven't heard anything bout our petition ever since.............we have called and emailed USCIS and NVC, contacted the Obudsman (sp?) and all that.......................so anyway fiance got a letter saying "thank you for your inquiry. The California Service Center has no longer jurisdiction over this petition. This case was approved and has been forwarded to the National Visa Center..."and

 

and they gave us a referral ID number.........................

 

 

so at first i thought that this was sent to us letting us know that things are getting done bout our petition...but then i read it again and realized it is an "inquiry"...and i've sent one out about 2 weeks ago...or less....so that is what it is, right??? cause people don't usually get letters like this, right? Just ones informing them that the case has been received by the NVC...am i right or not???

 

Anyway, idk what this means......i have two theories.....one is that our petition has been FOREVER now stuck at the NVC..............and they cant find it

 

or that the CSC just recently mailed our case to the NVC...what do u think? im so furious!!!!!

 

   Well this is great news this is the last step before your interview come to this thread                                          is  for NVC filers and ask there anything you would like to know.  Also read the first post,  if you can't get any answers there go here

Start a new thread if you can't find the answers you are looking for good luck you are on your way. :)   (F) (L) (F)


SoloentaFemaleEgypt2014-07-12 22:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaFrustrated
QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Nov 21 2008, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you know just throwing it in..... for some reason I think it's the time of year or something cause everyone seems to be getting a little "ticked" at eachother. Or maybe that's just me and my habibi unsure.gif



Hahaa oh Rajaa, you crack me up really your so cute! All of our habibi's act up and I agree it's the time of year and recession that is putting everyone on edge. Plus it's just part of life and we have to ride it out. Your a blast!
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2008-11-22 03:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe hijab is a symbol of oppression, sexism and perversion - Agree or disagree?
QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 21 2008, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (A.J. @ Nov 21 2008, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>



do you have a video that describes the plight of Catholic priests in terms of the fact that they cannot get married? Maybe one that directly correlates that to the rape of little boys? And then tie it somehow to all Catholic priests being perverts and such? Since the video author is so good at spin maybe he can cook that one up convincingly as he did this.

Don't people have better things to do with their time? Seriously get over yourselves all that are so hot and bothered by women who wear a piece of material on their heads.

BTW was the Virgin Mary oppressed? I mean she did wear full hijab, right?



In that case you would have to add all the other clergy since its not a Catholic problem but universal. A young pastor at the Protestant convention said that is we think the molestation of children is a Catholic thing then we are hiding our heads in the sand. It's just easier to point our fingers at them.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2008-11-22 02:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaCAIRO EMBASSY WAIT LIST
unsure.gif I'm so confused I could scream! I will be in Egypt in May God willing and was told the I-130 is the best form to fill out. But I see all these other's and wonder what the heck they are. I have a headache just thinking about it. I'm so frustrated and I'm not even there yet. Good luck to all of you and your in my prayers.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2008-10-06 05:09:00
Middle East and North AfricaLET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR RED FLAGS
I know it's been a very long time but is it possible to update on your case? I'm praying all is well and your in the USA with your loved one by now.


QUOTE (forumaccess07 @ Jul 23 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi eveyone,

i'm new in this forum, but i did gain some experience though reading postings.

let me tell you that i was surprised to read some other people experience with the consular officer in

casablanca morocco. the way they handle interviews and look at evidences.my wife is one of the

victim, the result is our case was sent back to uscisfor review not even a brief explanation for the

reason

all i can say this "CASABLANCA CONSULATE IS OUT OF US IMMIGRATION NORMES"

if you bring in hundreds of pictures of you weeding, emails , phones calls, WHO CARES !!!!!

it's up to the consular officer, she's the one who decide to the future of your life.if she likes you

she dont even look at evidences, if she dont then, she overlook everythings. the result is

" you petition will be sent sent back to uscis for further review of the relationship"

once the is case is sent back, you have to wait, god only khows how long, my be months, my be


years. then they will send you a notice of intend to deny and they will ask you to send more proofs

to reaffirm the relationship. those are the same proof that you may profide during consulate interview

which mean WASTE OF TIME , DOUBLE WORK, USCIS ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN then you case will

be sent back to the consulate for visa issuance.

i khow a follow citizen that she had to sent 28 POUNDS !!!! of evidence to uscis to turn down their

intention to deny her husband

another follow citizen had to write to the consul general and us ambassador concerning her husband

yes so many stories and cases. why ???? because the consular officer chose to say "NO"

yes the consular officer is more powerful than uscis and nvc

now let's talk about the way the handle interviews:

consular officer can ask any question she want without respecting us laws and beneficiary feelings


for example my wife was asked these 2 questions

" how many man did you talk to before you met your husband "
" can you speak english with me little bit "

my wife chose to have her interview in french

" i want more details what's you husband job"

is doctor or pizza maker will change the status khowing that i have already profided affidavit of support to NVC center and i was approved

i can tell that those question are just to intimidate the beneficiary and fail her interview

some other questions that i did extra from other follow citizen experience are:

" do you khow that you are 10 older than you husband " this is TOTAL DISCRIMINATION BY AGE
" do you that you are jew and he's muslim " another DISCRIMINATION BY RELIGION

yes by asking those question this is clear evidence that the consular officer control people life,

and that the merit of visa is based not on legal evidence but on consular officer desire.


here is some opinions that i did extract from other follow postings

" i BELIEVE THESE PEOPLE WORKING IN THE EMBASSY'S AND CONSULATES SHOULD BE TAPED AND RECORDED "


" , we pay a lot of money for these fees that keep increasing, causing us to go broke in the name of love. We do it for that reason alone, LOVE. Who are these people to deny us love and family. The majority of our loved ones have nothing but good intentions when trying to come to the USA "

" how would you like to not see the person you love with your whole heart and soul for that long, and have no end in sight? Think about it, it's hard and lonely and sad. Nobody should be put through what we are all experiencing. It's just not fair "

" we now go to the bottom of the pile and start all over again. It has been there for 9 months and nothing has been done on our case. We are still waiting for them to even look at our case. I was born and raised in the US and am a US citizen and I fell in love with a man from another country and I cant even be with "

" I have been there 3 times to see him and have to plan another trip due to the fact that they are not processing our case. Alot of people have children and jobs that we can not walk away from, but have to do what we can to try to see our loved ones.
They need to hire more people. Under no cercumstances should our returned cases go back into the filling pile. We have already waited for all the processing"

" I think they should record and tape all interviews "

" Yes, I have been through the immigration process myself and with my husband.
I suggest taped interviews of the intending immigrant, a chance for them to have all their evidence looked at and considered, also a faster appeal process on denied petitions. Denials should not be based on age/race or other biased opinions of the consular officer, but on fact and evidence alone.


Yes, I have been through the immigration process myself and with my husband.
I suggest taped interviews of the intending immigrant, a chance for them to have all their evidence looked at and considered, also a faster appeal process on denied petitions. Denials should not be based on age/race or other biased opinions of the consular officer, but on fact and evidence alone.


" Yes, I have been through the immigration process myself and with my husband.
I suggest taped interviews of the intending immigrant, a chance for them to have all their evidence looked at and considered, also a faster appeal process on denied petitions. Denials should not be based on age/race or other biased opinions of the consular officer, but on fact and evidence alone"

" Yes we were denied on *** in Casa with no reason given with intent to send back only to start all over. Most of the evidence was not even looked at or considered. I believe our case was denied soley on my age being older than his "

" Yes, My Fiance and I had our petition returned on *** from the Consulate in Morocco with no given reason."

" Record all interviews 2.Partial interview questions on a computer,printed and signed by the applicant verifying their reponses.3.If a 221G is issued , a second consular officer(preferably a supervisor) should question the applicant to verify the reponses that were documented.4 The return letter should indicate a new case number, a processing fee with a priority date separate from other petitions or actions.5 All interviews be performed in a more private, designated area "

" yes,they sent our petition back,it took them over a year to reaffirm it,which should of gone alot faster "

" Yes, my fiance was denied in Morocco on *** without any given reason. The Consulate Officer kept digging at my age(15 yrs older) and being born Jewish "

" I have been told by *** that the Consulate does not get paid to answer phone calls, they are short staffed and that I should call Congress and complain "

" For the government to look into Consulates and their officers. Start recording and video taping interviews "

" No assumptioms should be made prior to actually talking with the interviewee. Along with the original petition the USC sends in, the interviewee comes with more supporting documentations. They should be reviewed at the time of the intervew and they should be allowed to explain any questions at that time the officer may have. If the evidence is not satisfactory to the officer, they should explain why it is not and they should be given the reasons as to why they are denied. It makes it hard for the USC to prepare for a rebuttal without the specifics. Interviews should be conducted in a more private environment. I am sure they are naturally nervous in regards to the interview and to have to do it in front of a waiting room full of people "

end

those are just opinions from beneficiary who had a chance to deal with the us consulate of casablanca

in morocco i'm one of them who has to struggle to bring my wife here accordingly of us immigration

laws.

Thanks for reading me, and i wait for you opinions, comments and suggestions

THANK YOU ALL


SoloentaFemaleEgypt2009-11-12 00:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

Your very welcome, where is Egypt are you going to be? I will be back in Cairo January 6th.


Hurghada :) God willing.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-12 21:16:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

Okay, there is NO more DCF filings in Egypt. So what you have to do is marry, then send all your paperwork to the Chicago USCIS lock box and they will forward it to the assigned USCIS office who will process your petition.

Which means, you can file right after marriage, you don't have to wait 6 months to file as was the DCF filing regulations.

But you must see if you can extend your visa to stay there as you wait for the processing of your paperwork, that is important.
Best wishes,
Beth


Thank you great information and I was right then. I'll do just that and I went to the Egyptian Consulate today and filled out the Visa application and they came out after five minutes and said
I will get my Visa by Monday and it's for 6 months. WOW they were so nice just wonderful experience they were gentlemen felt wonderful. Thank you again Beth :)
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-12 17:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

Okay, I thought you were going to do DCF filing, marry, then apply at embassy in 6 months for his visa, are you marring there, then going to send papers to USCIS in USA, and just wait for process there?

No matter what you do, you must take into consideration if Egyptian immigration will extend your 30 days visitors visa. I've read they have not
been extending visas there, they are doing a immigration crack down, which I cant blame them. Also you need to check to see if you can stay there under your husbands citizenship, that might be your key to stay there legally while your doing the immigration dance. Cause don't stay there if your there illegally. Have your husband to be contact Egyptian immigration there, and ask some questions.


Yes I'm planning on staying with my husband in Egypt and do DCF filing, he would never do anything illegal. I hope and pray they do extend my visa and I for one don't think it's right for anyone to tear apart
loved ones for any reason if it's all legal.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-11 03:33:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

Sorry, Egypt's Heart, I was referring to Soloenta.
And I am not sure I understand if you were answering my question about "Does Egypt still accept DCF since August 15, 2011?" Or is it no longer an option for Egypt?
I am just worried if Soloenta's plan is to stay 6 months and try DCF and then DCF is no longer possible from Egypt. I know many countries do not allow it since August 15 if they do not have a USCIS office. And I am not sure if Egypt has a USCIS office or just the embassy.
Thanks



USCIS Centralizes Filing of Form I-130

Published May 16, 2011; revised Aug. 10, 2011

WASHINGTON - Effective Aug. 15, 2011, petitioners residing in countries without USCIS offices must file their Form I-130, Petition for an Alien Relative, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) lockbox facility in Chicago. This change makes the filing process more efficient and gives USCIS greater flexibility in managing its workload.

Petitioners residing in a country with a USCIS office may send their petitions to the USCIS Chicago lockbox, or file at the USCIS office in that country. Overseas petitioners filing with the lockbox should expect processing times similar to petitions filed domestically, which currently stand at five months


So If I get this right I can still stay in Egypt just need to file Form I-130 and send it to the lockbox facility USCIS in Chicago? I live in California wouldn't I send it there or is it just for those living outside the USA? Thank you so much for your help everyone this really helps not getting there and getting hysterical. ;)
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-09 19:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

Soloenta, did you hear? YOU have to get a visa BEFORE you go to Egypt now. Call your local Egyptian consulate for details. I called mine here in Houston, its $20.00 , bring your passport and 1 passport pic. For ones already legally married to Egyptian nationals, there is no charge, just bring wedding cert. with you to consulate.
Takes 5 minutes to get visa from Egyptian consulate.


OMG thank you I didn't know had no idea ok then I'll have to head out next week to get my Visa and I have one horrible hahaaa passport pic. Thank you again your such great help.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-09 19:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

I got married in Egypt in April 2011. It took us 6 days from start to finish to complete all the steps.

Please look at this website of the embassy. It explains it all. But it does not tell you how busy each agency is that you go to and wait all day...
Good luck

http://egypt.usembas...ular/acs12.html


Oh thank you so much this helps a lot and yes I looked at the Embassy website and will be printing it out to not make any mistakes. Thank
you again. :)

PS. The link isn't working is it for the USA or Egyptian Embassy?
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-09 19:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

No, you dont need birth certificate to get the letter from embassy to marry, Your passport is what they will ask for.
When i mentioned papers, I meant since your going to stay there for 6 months then file, I was just saying take any papers you may need , for process, cause being in Egypt, its not going to be easy to get from USA, unless you have contact person here who can assist you. We thought of doing the DCF, but with my job here, and house, and etc, we decided not too.


Oh I see, makes complete sense. Yes I'm taking all I have to show and my parents and brother, nephew who is a lawyer can help me out and friends. Thank you again
for great information.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-08 00:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

You will need your birth cert. certified copy or original, you last 3 years of income tax returns, if you were married before, your divorce decree, basically anything of personal importance involved with USCIS.


I wasn't born in the USA and don't have a birth certificate and on the Embassy website it doesn't say I need one. Only says I need my passport. I do have my USA citizen papers, I sent my birth certificate in for that and they never returned it. Hummm now I'm confused, is this for the Free to Marry certificate? Thank you for the info.


Nothing is ever easy is it! :huh:

Edited by Soloenta, 07 September 2011 - 04:06 AM.

SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-07 04:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments


Oh one last thing, take the papers for immigration over with you, have him fill them out while your there, and have him make new passport photos also for immigration process. I forget to do this, and it delayed us, we will be filing shortly, but thats okay.................... Its gonna be a hell of a ride with immigration for us I think, but maybe I will be pleasantly
surprised........


Thank you Bethy, no worries didn't think you were implying anything just some great info.

What papers do you mean, I'm staying in Egypt I'm not coming back without my man. What I know is I have to stay for 6 months until we can file then who knows
how long after that.

I'll be praying you'll be pleasantly surprised :thumbs::dance:.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-05 00:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

WOW I cant believe there is NOTHING open for September, i was shocked when I looked myself, WTH??
We were lucky, I changed our embassy appointments when I was there in May to a few days later, many slots were open.

Wonder why all booked up? I do know Embassy will truly look at cases when interview time comes , of relationships that started after the Revolution there. I feel sorry for those couples.So have all the evidence BEFORE revolution began for interview.


Ty Bethy, I had never thought of it that way. I have almost four years worth so I'm fine thank God. Thank you again for your input. I hope this helps someone in the future. I just had to pay $365 rebooking, it's worth it but geez it hurts.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-09-04 21:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

I had a dream last month that I was in the airport to go back to Egypt and I forgot my passport at home....maybe it was not me in the dream Did you have any hassle getting another flight?


Wow Wendy, it was nerve racking but no, no problems at all thank God. I'm going to have to try to get in just go really early because I can't not be married until Oct. My flight is for tomorrow. Thank you for your input always so spot on. :)
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-31 15:31:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments

Maybe my posting is confusing, you can not walk in for the Permission to Marry Letter, you have to make an appointment, and take your ficance with you, just make a appointment for him to guarantee he can come in with you. And be prepared, they are snotty there for these types of letters. Best wishes and Good Luck.


Thank you so much, now I don't know what to do no appointments until Oct :( ty again.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-31 15:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Embassy Cairo Free To Marry Appointments
:blink: Was supposed to be on a flight to Cairo right now but left my passport at home :bonk:. Yes brilliant hahahaa OMG I wanted to cry. Ok now that, that is said I need this question answered please.

I checked with the US Embassy online and they are booked for appointments for notaries but I need a Free To Marry now as in when I get to Egypt on Sept 2 so maybe Sept 4 Th since it's a Sunday and they are open it says. Can I just go to the Embassy as a walk in? Seems I'm starting out on the wrong foot hoping things will turn around.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-30 17:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?


:lol: I didn't like the old Egyptian man myself. He made us so nervous, we had to fill out the application 5 times!!! As far as my line of work...I was working as a Consultant for the government. :whistle: And at the time, I was very happy to tell him that :rofl:

Thank you for your kind words. You are very sweet. :yes:


Hi Kokylolo, so sorry I've been so sick and in bed. I have to tell you I got over 500 mosquito bites and my husband not even one :bonk:, :ot::P then the flu and I'm coughing constantly :ot2:.

Hahaha yeah the old Egyptian is famous and I had to bite my tongue to not tell him off. Geez I would love a job there but I'm in Hurghada and not qualified hahahhaaa. Hummm maybe you have some tips for me and I'm going to be bold and add you to my friends list hope thats ok.

Hugs and your sweet also, ty,
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-12-14 16:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

No, you wouldn't need one. But if you married a Christian Egyptian, he would. I understand what you mean about the Embassy. The first man that helped us was Egyptian and cold until he saw my husband and I playing and laughing affectionately with each other. His attitude changed after that. The second man was American and he was the one who put the seal on the affidavit of marriage. He was nice and asked some questions, I could see where he was going with his line of questioning until he asked me what I did for a living. Then his questioning stopped and he said, "Normally, I have something I say right now to Americans marrying Egyptian men. However, I think you know already what it is I say and I'm sure it would not matter to you one bit." The entire conversation was eye to eye contact. I replied,"I believe you are correct and thank you." He said, "Congratulations!" And we were out of there...with a sigh of relief.



How nice he was respectful to both of you and I got the same cold Egyptian old man. I didn't like him at all and was just about to tell him a few words but I bit my tongue. I don't know what you do for a living but are there any openings :lol: :rofl:. As an adult I consider their questions intrusive and an invitation of my privacy yet I understand why they do. The way they do and the shaking of their heads for not saying "ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh ok I'll go home then" was a bit annoying to say the least.

So very happy it was nice for you someone has to be treated with respect.

Hugs, (F)

Oh and yes you have to pay $50 now for the marriage certificate. No comment!
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-11-20 21:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?
Thank you Kokylolo and Staashi, I did not need a certificate of Religion and everything was easy and the people were nice with the exception of the USA Embassy. Really , what right do they have to treat citizens of the USA like dirt. I know they have to warn me of things that might happen but to be nasty about it is uncalled for. Once the guy from the USA said what he had to say and I still wanted the marriage certificate he just shook his head like I was supposed to say "ok ok I'll go back home then" GEEEEEEZ what nerve :bonk:.

Anyway I was married Oct 15 Th I'm so happy my husband is one of a kind and I don't regret a thing, I love his, he loves me and that's all that matters! :dance:(L):dance:

Thank you to everyone for posting this might help someone down the line. Hugs to all of you, bless you all. (F)
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-11-17 07:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

We didn't pay a fee for that part but that was back in Jan. 2006. We paid for stamps and stuff before getting married but there wasn't a fee for the permission paper. I'm surprised they're charging so much now.



I'm not surprised at all, I'm surprised they aren't charging an entrance fee to the Embassy, hummmm maybe that's next. :rofl::rofl::whistle::rofl::rofl:
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-21 04:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

Did I read correctly, they're now charging $50 for permission to marry at the consulate?


Hi Mithra, not that I know of. I reads at " http://egypt.usembas...ular/acs12.html " you still have to pay it. :( .
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-20 21:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

An Islamic marriage is also a legal marriage, so, if it's not recognized as legal, it's not Islamic either.


Hi Sofiyya, yes I agree but all countries with few exceptions consider a religious marriage alone legal. You have to file for a license and be married in a court of law. Why they don't allow just a religious marriage
I have no idea. It's the same in my country I was born in Ecuador and we marry in both religious and court weddings usually in the same day or close to each other. Thank you again.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-19 05:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

I got married in egypt and I had to get a letter from my church on their letterhead stating that I was christian and that I was free to marry in order to marry in egypt. It was required in order to marry in the church and even though I was a christian (baptist) I was rebaptized as a Coptic christian by the church. During the year I married I dont think they offered the free to marry paper in egypt. Now these were my experiences I don't know what changes has happened there now. By the way, what is meant by the earlier comment by another poster that the church is no longer standing? Did I misread that statement? If not, which church is no longer standing?


Hi Angel, yes i can see you having to do that then be re-baptized in the Coptic Church since they don't allow intermarriage. Hummm I would like to know that meaning of that also. Might be that things have changed since we can have intermarriages if not mistaken. Thank you for sharing your experiences, you just don't know who you might be able to help. :)
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-19 01:16:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

Silvia, I think you posted an answer for Tamara on mine. Its ok, I know we all bombarded you with answers.....I will call you some time tomorrow. What is the best time for you? So you decided to go and live with him for a while?


No I just messed up is all hahahaa sorry, so much on my mind I kind of messed up your husbands name and made it yours hahaha so sorry to both of you. As a Catholic I promise to trip on purpose as penance hahahahaa. Well any time before five after five my guy calls me and I'm in another world. ;) :bonk::hehe::dance::rofl::rofl::whistle:
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 23:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

You will have to get a paper from the embassy but married at their "govt" location. Dont worry about the paper...I didnt need anything either. Just my divorce papers showing I was able to marry. It has to be 90 days after any divorce. Just read the embassy requirements for getting married in Egypt. Silvia, just relax and enjoy your time in Egypt. How long are you going for? Send me your number again in a message and Ill call you tonight or tomorrow.....Have fun sweetie.


Awww ty so much Tamara, I'm going to stay with my guy until I can come back with him. So sweet he said he wouldn't let me go back anyway (L) which is great cause I'm not going to leave without him. :whistle::dance: Ok will send my number in a sec.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 16:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

If u still want a islamic wedding you can still track ur records. Since the church is not standing today, can go to the local catholic church. They can help you track ur records. And it is faster now they can do it all online now.


Ty I just received information from a Priest, he gave me the name, address,e-mail and phone number of what used to be called Mother Superior in Cairo. But I will try to get one as you say just in case :) ty again.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 16:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

I too married in Egypt and It wasn't required to have a certificate of religion.I'm Catholic and He's Muslim.We were married with no problem.Went to the American embassy filled out a form and that was it simple.Even with religious it wasn't required for proof of our religion.Congrats and Goodluck :thumbs:


Oh ty so much for the information and your Catholic which is wonderful for me. :). Ty for the congrats I'm so happy I might burst we have been waiting for three years
for this and it's finally here. Yikes pinch me! ;) :dance::dance:(L):dance::dance:
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 15:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

Wow! Then that was pretty easy! I kept hearing and reading that those that said they were muslim had to show some proof or certificate of converting?


I heard the same thing, I wonder why they would ask for it if your not Muslim let's say why would you lie about it. Doesn't make sense to me but then little does hahahaahahaaa. ;)
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 14:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

We had an "Islamic" marriage and I didn't have to show proof of my religion. I said I was Muslim, they took my word for it. Non practicing and all.


OMG ty what would I do without you guys! Bless you all your so wonderful. Now I can breath :) .
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 14:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

Hi! Since you are catholic no you wont be bringing a paper from your Church or anything. When you go to the Embassy and tell them you want to get married, they give you a paper to fill out of your info and his info and to write what your religion is. Very simple on your part. They only make it slightly harder when the American says they are muslim.


Have fun in Egypt!


Hi PTG, it's been a long time happy to see your reply. Ty makes me feel so much better and if we can't have a religious wedding because I can't get a certificate so be it. We will just have to deal with it. So much stress as it is don't need anymore. Hugs girl. :) and ty I know Egypt will be great!
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 14:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

No need for any certifications
you are good to go with the normal documents required
The only thing you might be questioned is that you need to prove you are free to marry(this is obvious), like a divorce decree, single etc
Good Luck and happy marriage :)


Ty sweet heart and yes I read that you get a "Free to Marry certificate at the embassy for $50 dollars. :) From your mouth to God's ears hehee:) ty again.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 14:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

Egypt does not follow all Sharia law. I married there had no problem did not have to show proof only say verably i was christian at the time. That is it and it was done. There more woried you have all your stamps and all information is correct on the papers.



That I am interested in knowing too. And then there was talk of Sharia law, now she will be really scared.



Awww your too sweet, no I'm not scared just a bit annoyed at times at how difficult they make everything heheee. Ty :)
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 14:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

I got married at the embassy too. Didn't need any papers at all to show what religion I was. But maybe she is talking about having an islamic marriage?


Hi, what I read was for a court marriage and it stated certificate of marriage. Yes we will have a religious marriage also. Wish they (everyone) didn't
make everything so difficult. ;) Ty. Hummm also said you can't get married at the US Embassy or am I wrong?
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 14:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?

If you marry in Egypt, you must prove you're part of a monotheistic religions: christian, jewish or muslim. It is Sharia Law. If you have been baptized or had your first communion, try to get that. Ask the embassy about it. The peers I know that have married in Egypt are muslims, therefore it was seamless to get a 'certification.'


Thank you but it wont be easy the church in question is outside the USA and they have moved, I basically don't exist but I'll try ty again,

You should be able to contact the church where you had your baptism, first communion and confirmation, and get your records of these events from them.


Mail is so slow these days, I'll try but wont hold my breath ;) .

I maried in Egypt and did not need to provide proof of my religion they just ask christian or muslim. That is it. So don't stress over it. But if it makes you feel better to you provide a baptism certificate, the church that baptised you will have that paper for you, all you have to do is call that church. I was catholoic. But you will not need it.


Oh God bless you I was stressing big time and so was my fiancee which is so cute I can't stand it hehehee :) Ty again.

I too married in Egypt and wasn't required to have a certificate of religion. Who is asking for it and is it a new requirement?


Oh ty, I read it at the US Embassy website, page what the Egyptian gov I guess require.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 14:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaDO YOU REALLY NEED A CERTIFICATE OF RELIGION?
I'm confused, it says I need a certificate of Religion but no one seems to know what I'm talking about. I'm Catholic and I have no idea what they want.
If I get one which I don't think will happen does it need to be notarized? Can I just go to a notary and swear I'm Catholic?

Has anyone married in Egypt and not needed this certificate?

I hope someone can help me
out.
Thank you in advance.
SoloentaFemaleEgypt2011-08-15 06:23:00