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Middle East and North AfricaSultan's Kitchen

Awesome, I'll definitely get it next time around inshaAllah, along with the Blue Corn and Chocolate book.

Also, I am beyond in love with the Kneadlessly Simple book. I made light whole wheat bread this weekend, and it was fabulous <img src="http://www.visajourn...star_smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":star:" border="0" alt="star_smile.gif" /> The only problem I encountered was that it rose too much the second time around and overflowed the pan, but I think that's because it calls for a cool room rise the first time around, and we don't really have a cool room in our hot hot hot apartment. Also, I let it rise for 3 hours while I was out shopping, instead of the 2 it called for. But, it was still very very tasty.

I've got another batch of the pot bread rising at home right now and inshaAllah I'll bake it tonight. I'm going to have to start buying flour in bulk <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/kicking.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":dance:" border="0" alt="kicking.gif" />

I also made creamy potato and roasted garlic soup from the love soup book, and it is delicious too. I *heart* garlic.

Here's a picture of my first pot bread attempt. I ended up getting a 5 quart dutch oven, which is alas, too big. The loaf ended up a little flat, but it was still very very tasty. I'll have to keep my eye out for a 3-4 quart dutch oven on sale some time

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Your bread looks so yummy...I am glad that the cookbooks list was posted. Its as if God had been listening to me these past few days. I had been looking for new things to change our diet because I feel so drained and awful. Basically we want to start cooking (well more of I) more healthier. I am a cookbook fanatic, but since I have been so busy with school, just let them sit. When my grandmother died, thats what I got. So now with the help of my MENA fam, I can revamp my love for cooking wish dishes from all over. Thanks everyone.

*I need to get on the bandwagon with organic though. Any suggestions for starting small because my hubby doesn't like to overspend at all.

Edited by CasandraYounes, 06 May 2010 - 05:37 AM.

CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2010-05-06 05:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
You are definately right. How can we care for our families if we aren't there? That is good that you guys at least keep the communication going. With me being in school it is so hard for my husband and I to keep it up. That is what you could do.....keep talking and keep the memories alive. Be positive. You will be together, some way or another.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!

QUOTE (SimoAndYvette @ Oct 19 2008, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It has been 1 year 15 days since I left him the first time...and 5 months 4 days since my last visit with him.

Like S and S....good days then the bad days. Wish I was in one of the good days right now, but I am not. For the first time ever, my husband allowed me to see the toll this is taking on him also, this past Friday....it is very hard for any man to allow you to see him in a weakened state, and anta habibi is NO different!

We talk every night without fail, and we talk on the phone about every other day. We send e-cards, actual letters in the mail, and on the weekend we have our family time together: I speak with my Moroccan family on the cam and he talks with me and the kids, and my parents if they come over.

We also like to reminisce about our times together....it helps to have those memories!

We do not give up....no matter what!

After this Tuesday's 2nd interview....one way or the other we will be together! Either he is coming here or our son and me are meeting him in Spain or London to live.

It is not natural to be away from your spouse like this! It really isn't! Wives are meant to care for their families to nurture them...how can you when the key person is missing? Men are meant to protect and provide for...how can they when there is no one to do that for??

I keep remembering that we are not given more than we can handle....and in the end we will all be stronger for it! Our marriages will be built on a strong foundation, not sand that can so easily be washed away.

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CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2008-10-19 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
I am happy to hear that I am not the only one and I would like to thank everyone for their replies. You all have been a great sense of encouragement for me. Without VJ I don't know how I would do it because I was lost in the whole process.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2008-10-19 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
I have been also getting ready for that being that I graduate with my BSW in December and that is one thing my husband will miss. I have been getting little things here and there, but have been wondering about the Arabic channels and which company to switch to to get them.


QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Oct 19 2008, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You know i am all about the quick rip off band aid then the slow pull too. It seems to be harder on my husband these days its like we are taking turns i've been sick lately and he is just at his end he is done and ready to "come home" I am ready to have him so what i've been doing is shopping for clothes for him when he is here, getting the Arabic channel ready to go on tv, cleaning out the closets... anything to do with extra energy and moving forward.

not sure if that will help you but it does me.... and VJ of course

CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2008-10-19 11:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
You know I really look up to you because I don't know how I would do it if I had to wait 2 years. I mean I don't know what I would do, but that is something I would have to do. We have to because you love our significant other. The bad days seem really hard. Don't give up and I hope it gets easier for you. Hang in there, trust me, your time will come....
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2008-10-19 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
I want to know how long it has been for everyone to be separated from their spouses. This whole process is rediculous of making us be separate for so long. I have been apart from my husband now for 4 months and do not know when I will go back to Morocco. How is everyone else dealing and coping?





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CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2008-10-18 22:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 Approved !!!!!!!!!!
congrats, I wish you the best of luck in the next phase. On to NVC!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2008-12-10 02:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI GOT MY APPROVAL
congrats I hope that your journey at NVC is fast. I bet this is the best New Years present ever.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-01-01 12:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHassane, IS HOME WITH ME
congrats and a great new years blessing
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-01-04 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescheck status online
QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Jan 21 2009, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we recieved our noa1 yesterday, the notice date is 01/14/09, i tried to enter the receipt number EAC09102***** to check status online but everytime the result says

 """""Your case can not be found at this time in Case Status Online. Please check your receipt number and try again. If you need further assistance please call the National Customer Service Center at 1.800.375.5283"""""

how much time i should wait before it appears online..... Please help!


Don''t feel alone. The same happened with mine and I submitted mine in December. It still doesn't show up. I called USCIS and they said that in Nov they received a lot of the I-129F and just stopped inputing them in the system. Great.............

Edited by CasandraYounes, 22 January 2009 - 02:42 PM.

CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-01-22 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny October Filers Out There?
October filer stuck between K3 or CR1, whichever comes first.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-01-04 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSwitching from K3 to CR1 Interview!!!!
Although mine is not in Bogota I am in the process of doing that. From what they told me at Casa is if they get your I-130 in time to the embassy then it will become a CR1 interview instead of a K3.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-05-23 21:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOT my Interview Date ... in 4 months only
omg congrats...we were just talking about this the other day. How did you find out?
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-07-11 19:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation
Yes, anything that is not in English needs to be translated. Wish you guys a fast process through NVC.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-07-19 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNot sure about my Mother in Law DOB
For a lot of MENA countries, the same applies. My husband's mother didn't know when she was born, they didn't have it documented, but they at least know the year. That is all we put on the I-130 form and that was ok. I am sure they see this often and won't see it as a problem.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-07-26 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAlhamdullilah
Congrats that is great news, I got my notice this week too
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-07-30 21:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSeptember Interview Date
my husband's interview date is September 14th.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-07-29 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning the CR1 journey
Hey,

Congrats on the filing...I just finished the CR1 path....I would really study the guides on here because trust me you don't need a lawyer and you don't want RFEs. Send in whatever evidence you can in the beginning so that you don't get any either. Like a couple of pictures, copies of your itinerary, letters of your relationship from others, emails, just a few so that they have it. In terms of the living abroad question, I put none, because I don't think it counts unless you leased an apartment together.

Good luck
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-09-26 21:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThanking your Consulate
wow you know you are so right not many people do....I loved both letters. That makes me think about how grateful I should be and the need to give thanks
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-10-25 19:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow did you send your DS-3032?
My husband sent his via email...It really cuts costs that way and is more convenient.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-10-25 19:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 visa approved today
congrats, no worries now......... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-10-25 19:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got my Interview
congrats that is the best xmas gift
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-10-31 11:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife got her visa... Can she work when she comes over now?
I am glad that this question was asked because being that my husband just came on Saturday, I was just about to ask. Thanks for the advice.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-11-09 09:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI129
Oh, I know what you are talking about. When we turned it in, my husband and I did not worry about our names, neither his nor mine (obviously) being written in Arabic. We just put N/A, I think something as small as that is usually let go because on our marriage license our names were written in English and everything else Arabic. Is this what you are talking about? I would not send another package though.

Edited by CasandraYounes, 04 May 2010 - 06:17 AM.

CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2010-05-04 06:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPls help with setting up I134 affidavit of support
Thanks for the post because I had the same question. I too am a "poor" college student and was wondering how that works.

Casandra

QUOTE (kevinj @ Oct 20 2008, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for your help, pushbrk! That answers my question.

Kevin.

CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2008-10-20 18:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need informations on all forms for the fiance Visa please!
QUOTE (Imane @ Oct 20 2008, 06:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, My fiance lives in North Carolina...He is a soldier..We met online 3 years ago and our friendship got strong within the last year and we decided that we were meant for each other last December while he was deployed overseas...He visited me here in Morocco after on his leave and spent all his leave with me and got to know my family and my friends then we got engaged..He applied for the K1 visa and sent all the required papers on October 1/08 after he returned to the United states.

I want to know what forms I need to fill for my interview and all the requirement papers for me as an alien fiance.

all answers are greatly appreciated,

Thank you,



Hello,

I would like to congratulate you on your engagement. Personally I do not know much about the K1 visa process but what I would say is do as much research as you can. If you're like me, this website will become your best friend is terms of helping you figure out what you need and will guide you through the necessary steps. You have also just started your journey, like me, and I hope it will not be a long one in terms of getting your visa. I wish you the best of luck and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Casandra


Casandra and Aziz's Timeline
03/26/07 - Received my first call from Aziz
07/21/07 - Met in Morocco after 4 months of calls, im's, and emails
08/01/07 - Got Engaged
12/14/07 - 2nd visit to Morocco
04/13/08 - Decided to get married in the summer
05/20/08 - 3rd visit to Morocco
07/10/08 - Married in Morocco
10/06/08 - Sent I-130 Packet
10/09/08 - Received NOA1
*now awaiting NOA2 for I-130

Edited by CasandraYounes, 20 October 2008 - 09:33 PM.

CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2008-10-20 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo how did you find out you got approved?
email from the USCIS website and by mail
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-07-25 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost my ticket stubs, can a DNA test on the baby be proof of having met?
QUOTE (squeaky580 @ Aug 2 2009, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Before I ask this, I want to be clear that I am NOT asking if having a child can be considered proof of the seriousness of the relationship or of ongoing contact. I understand that a child is not a pawn to be used to get someone into the country, and I have proof of ongoing relationship in the form of letters and packages between us, INSANE phone bills, and chat logs, as well as letters from both our families..

My question is this- shortly after I returned from Morocco in March, I had to move quickly, in an emergency situation, and my ticket stubs from the trip were lost in the move (they're tiny little things). I DO have my passport which was stamped for arrival to Morocco and admission back to the US, but the stamp is rather blurry, and I'm not sure if I can contact the airline to ask if they can provide proof that I was on the flight. I'm due to have our baby late in November, and planned to apply for him shortly thereafter, and wondered if a DNA test of our daughter can be used to establish that we have met within the past two years, as he has had no prior contact with US Immigration and has never left Morocco.

Thank you all in advance for not chastising me about getting pregnant before marriage. It happens, and I am aware of the situation I have placed myself in.. I don't need reminders smile.gif And thank you also in advance for your advice.

Sarah



Congrats on your baby girl. What I did was make copies of the pages in my passport. You can try to make it darker because I know it can be blurry. If you had your flight itinerary emailed to you, you could try printing that out if the airlines proves not to be so helpful. That is what I did because I think I just had thrown the stubs away not thinking about the process. Get started on the process as soon as you can, who knows maybe you could get an NOA2 by November. Never know. I did read something about DNA tests, I would say yes it could be used to prove you have ties together, but I am sure a senior member could shine more light on that. I hope I have been of some help.

Edited by CasandraYounes, 02 August 2009 - 07:59 PM.

CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-08-02 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhats in the envelope
My husband just got his visa through Casablanca and they didn't mail it, they gave it to him the next day after his interview. They told him to come by the embassy. I know Morocco is different and from what I see on here most people through Morocco are advised to pick up their visas at the embassy
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-09-24 14:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 October 2011 Filers
Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let you guys know that Aziz received his 10yr card today in the mail. So excited I haven't updated anything. This happened so fast. Will be wishing those of you that are still waiting a speedy process. Good luck everyone and congrats to those that have recently been approved and received theirs as well.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2012-07-19 00:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 October 2011 Filers
Hubby traveled on an expired greencard with his extension letter and just came back this Wednesday. He said they gave him a little hassle and took a little longer as they had to read through the letter and often find someone that spoke English, but otherwise he did okay. We called USCIS today and they told us they just started working on files from 8/22/2011 and prior to that. Man I hope October comes up soon. I hope that this does not interfere with Aziz's school and financial aid. I doubt it though.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2012-06-30 02:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 October 2011 Filers
We are waiting over here. Hubby and I will be making our first trip since he's been here to Morocco next month and I am hoping we hear something by June or July
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2012-04-05 17:57:00
Philippinesproof of ongoing relationship
I print out my chat logs in Skype....You can do it several ways. On the tool Menu you can click chats and ask to be shown your recent chats. If you have the upgraded version you can click the tab next to the contacts tab called conversations and click on that person's name and can view all of your chat logs from the beginning. If it doesn't show it, check your archive settings as well, but it should be in there. I recently printed everything out that was worth 5 months because you have the option of viewing the entire history. If you have more questions feel free to message me.

Edited by CasandraYounes, 09 June 2009 - 11:35 AM.

CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-06-09 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 RECEIVED.!!
Congrats Imane. Told you it was coming. I hope your journey at NVC is quick. Keep me posted. Well it wasn't so bad as we thought...........(inside joke from yesterday)
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-01-16 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe're approved received NOA2!!
congrats hope everything is a smooth ride from here
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-01-31 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEl-Hamdulilah!!! WE FINALLY GOT OUR VISA!!! =oD
congrats...now your can finally be together kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-07-20 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOh wow, oh wow, oh wow!!!!
Congrats on your approval. how did you find Panama? Haven't been there in 10 years
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-07-26 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED
Congrats...I'm glad that your interview experience was an easy one. Glad to see that you guys will be able to spend the holidays together.
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2009-11-26 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 visa approved!!!!
Congrats and I hope that you have a safe trip to the US and enjoy your life together
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2010-03-10 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPRVEDDDD VISAA APPROVEDD!!! :D
Congrats
CasandraYounesFemaleMorocco2012-04-05 17:45:00