ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaWhat airline did you use to fly your husband/fiance/relative to the USA?

@Etrangais I usually use RAM myself. Like you said, gets the job done. But the flights are crazy expensive even after New years, $1000+ one way :/ I was hoping to get by spending $600-$800.

 

when are you planning to leave Morocco?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-28 14:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat airline did you use to fly your husband/fiance/relative to the USA?

Salam,

 

How about using Royal Air Maroc?

I know the service is not optimal but it takes care of business. No questions asked once you buy the ticket. Furthermore, it is a direct fly from Casablanca to New York.

I've always used Royal Air Maroc when I flew my ex, my brother and sister, my mom and dad for  the first time.

 

I've used Lufthansa and Air France myself, they are good but they only allow you one piece of luggage.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-28 14:15:00
Middle East and North Africaeasy couscous recipe?

 

Its a spice blend called

ras el hanout

 

 

Ras el hanout is available at Walmart

It is a mixture of spices. If you can't find it, you can do with what you have, I mean available spices, and you can season it the way you like it.

Bon appetit!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-12-21 21:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaA Moroccan man just gave me some advice...you may not like it tho....

what he did is completely wrong per the religion of Islam. Abusing /using you to realize his goals is completely wrong.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-05 12:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaA Moroccan man just gave me some advice...you may not like it tho....

OP, can you please tell us a little more about him and a little bit more about you.

I bet it will be very clear to all that you should have seen this coming miles and miles away.

I'm not saying that you are at fault for trusting him, but you were naïve. Right now being naïve is almost a crime.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-05 12:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaA Moroccan man just gave me some advice...you may not like it tho....

Believe me when I say this: I really feel bad about what happened to you and feel really really sorry for you!

One thing that actually chocked me in your story is that he waited 7 years before he showed his true colors.

I bet you he ensured he had his naturalization process completed before he showed his bad side.

Anyway: my advise to women in general is to avoid getting scammed by people online.

A woman has to be desperate (I hope I'm not offending you because I'm saying this) to actually hook up with somebody online, somebody that lives millions of miles away.

This does not put the blame on you in anyways, but it only proves that we have to get to know people well before we get emotionally involved.

 

Anyway, please accept my apologies for what your husband did to you, and trust me when I say not all Moroccan men are the same: There is the good, the bad and the ugly. I guess your ex falls on the ugly part.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-04 21:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaA Moroccan man just gave me some advice...you may not like it tho....

I'm really sorry to read this as I am also from Morocco.

I assure you that not all Moroccan man are the same. As with every nationality and ethnicity, there are the good and the bad.

If you meet somebody online for couple of months and may be go visit him/her once and spend some time with him, do you really think you know them enough to actually tie the knot with them?

the red flags should be very visible to you:

does he have a job back home?

age difference

is he trying to rush you to get married

and more things that could trigger suspicions.

I agree that lots of Moroccan man that are trying to hook-up with girls online are only after one thing: a visa to get out, just like every other scam out there.

so, are all Moroccan men the same? NO. Are all Moroccan men good? NO. are all Moroccan men bad? NO.

They are just people looking forward to getting their loves better and sometimes, the "how" does not matter. JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE.

 

Would I encourage American ladies to marry from abroad, especially if they don't know the person well enough? A BIG FAT NO. Moroccan or not Moroccan, don't take the chance, unless the know the person well.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-04 19:49:00
Middle East and North Africahelp please need maximum of answer pleaseeee

are sure your fiancé is telling you the truth? (I'm not accusing anybody here, I'm just asking questions). 

Filing the petition does not take that long, if you have all the necessary paperwork and the correct fees, the lawyer will not delay your petition (the lawyer has no benefit in delaying you).

Ask your fiancé if the lawyer started the petition and has a case number with USCIS for your I-129F (K1 visa).

The process takes about 5 months from USCIS receiving the petition to adjudicating it.

Being from Morocco (high risk country for fraud in visa petition) will delay the process for sure for couple more months.

BUT, just make sure you get the facts, and if you have a bona fide relationship, USCIS can only delay you and they cannot stop you.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-09 16:21:00
Middle East and North Africajob letter

I went this process (I-130) for a previous marriage and for my mom and dad.

I know from experience that if your 2013 tax returns (current) show an adjsuted gross income that meets the criteria, everything should be fine.

It helps to show that the income for the last three years meets the criteria also.

 

To be safe, get a job letter also, you never know.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-10 06:51:00
Middle East and North Africajob letter

if her taxes returns show income that meets the requirements (poverty limit) than you guys should be fine.

Make sure the 2013 tax return meets the criteria.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-09 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespossible rfe?

wait and see. Just be ready with any needed documents in case you get hit with one!!!!

 

 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-23 12:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis it normal??

That's normal. lot's of people faced the same, including myself. Just be patient, I've been waiting for 4 months now and I know I have another 3 months at least before they get to my case. Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-23 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 e-notification

you should get soon! it usually takes couple of days after it is received!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-12 08:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApply for tourist visa before I-130 get approved

She will be denied 100% since there is a pending I-130 and she is the beneficiary.

In the remote slime chance she gets the visa and she makes it to a port of entry, she will not be allowed to enter the USA and will be sent home.

 

Remember, custom agents can see all the files at the port of entry and they will know about the pending I-130.

 

My advise: don't waste your time and money and just wait for the I-130 to be processes.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-29 16:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHuge Gamble with form I-130 or not!
I would say to go ahead and file as soon as you get back to the USA. You might update your status later from an LPR to USC but at least you'll gain like 2 or 3 of wait time.
etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-12-05 00:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis is my story

it will be straight forward in chaa Allah! you don't have to worry about a thing!

They are only tough on tourist and student visa!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-02-23 19:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresjust wondering

did they explain to you the reasons for the denial on your first petition?

if so, did you overcome those reasons?

 

for the expedite, I'm not sure you can file for an expedite since it does not fall under any expedite category.

You can always double check here: http://www.uscis.gov...pedite-criteria


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-04 15:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS and IV Fee

All needed info is in fairy Saylin's wiki. Take the time to read it and you'll be very well informed about the entire process.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-13 07:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to send the I-864 form

if you wait for NVC you'll be waiting for weeks.

go to this thread: NVC filers April 2014 and read post 1. You'll find all the answers you need there.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresconfused

As long as you include a copy of the name change document you got at your citizenship and you indicate in your G325 that you used a different name, it should be fine.

 

Now, more important thing: K3 is obsolete, which means that IT WILL NOT GO THROUGH.

It might go all the way to teh consulate and itwill be closed if not closed earlier.

 

The only benefit of the K3 right now (not certain), is if your I-130 and I-129F get to NVC at the same time (they get processes at the same time at USCIS), you might get a case # for the I-130 at the same time as the I-129F.

 

bottom line: I-129F for K3 is a dead end.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-05-27 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC issued Checklist for Civil Documents which they have already received

would you plz tell me what document i need for iv and do i have to send married certificate or just copie ? 

 

if you are sending documents to NVC, send originals.

They will give your wife back the original of the marriage certificate in Casablanca consulate and they will keep the rest.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-08 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP - I Forgot To Include $340 Payment for I-129F Form

Hello, in the excitement I forgot to include my payment in our initial I-129F form.  I called FEDEX to have them retrieve it before delivery, but lets just say FEDEX dropped the ball and lied about having the package.

 

Now it has been delivered and I don't want it refused or thrown out, what should I do?

 

Everything was clearly filled out, just that one piece very important piece I just forgot.

 

Thank You,

 

Joel

you'll get it back soon from USCIS


Edited by etrangais, 25 November 2013 - 05:49 PM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-25 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy world is crumbling

I'm so sorry to hear that!

Don't lose hope and have faith!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-20 13:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-130 Section C question 14

My wife has been in the U.S since 2005 with F-1 visa and she back and forth every year . 

On part C, question 14 requires I-94 and arrival date .

Should I put the  first enter or the last one ?

 

Thanks...


samyukselNot TellingTurkey2013-08-06 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

Passport will be delivered by FedEx within 2 weeks. 

 

My wife was approved on 09-Jul and they asked her to pick up her visa on 11-Jul @ 01:00 PM.

Until now, it still shows AP!

I'm not really sure when it will change!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-10 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

How long does it takes to change the status in ecac website to AP or issued after the interview?

When did they ask you guys to comeback to pick up your visa?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-10 10:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

What a news mate..... Congratulations!

Thank you very much and good luck to you!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-10 08:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

August 20th at 8 in the morning, I will be interviewed :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:

 

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-10 08:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

CONGRATS to all recents interview schedules and case completes!!!!!!!!!!!

and good luck to the rest that are still waiting!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-10 07:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

Congrats!!!

 

Thanks and Good luck to you!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-10 07:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

 

congratulations :)


 

congratulations :)

 

sooo it means that scheduling us/others didnt happen yet!


Thanks and good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-10 06:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

Husband approved for visa on a Monday, but checked the status and it says administrative processing... How long does it take to get the passport back? Thank you

 

we had the same thing! my wife's visa was approved yesterday 9 - Jul and she was told to comeback and pick up her passport and sealed envelope Friday.

When I checked the status, it says Administrative Processing. If you read that box correctly, it says that if the visa is approved, it is sent/ready in two business days. Not sure if it is different from case to case or from embassy to embassy. I was really panicking, but I thing it is just a formality.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-10 03:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

 

CONGRATS!!! :) :dance:
 

 

 

 

congrats  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy: 

 

 

 

 

congrats!! so happy for you..


 

congrats!


 

 

congratulations
congratulations

 

Thank you everybody and good luck with your journeys!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-09 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

 

Congratulations. Had no doubts. So happy for you etrangais. Finally Finally you will be together. All the months now melting away. 

 

 

Congratulations!! yayyyy

 

 

Congrats etrangias!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

:joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :goofy:  :goofy:  :goofy:

 

Thank you very much to all of you!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-09 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

Congratulations :)

Thank you and good luck to you!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-09 08:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

 

Congratulations!!! :joy: :joy: :joy:

 

 

Congrats :D

 

 

CONGRATS ! !!!!    SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU !!!

 

Thank you very much! and I wish all of you good luck with the rest of your journeys!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-09 07:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

YAY!! CONGRATS!!! What a great way to start your day! :-)

 

Thank you and good luck with your journey!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-09 07:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

I got the GOOD NEWS this morning:

My wife was approved and was told to come back Friday to the US Consulat General in Casablanca to pick up her passport and the sealed envelope.

 

Thanks you everybody on VJ for the unconditional help and support.

 

I will add details about the interview as soon as she gets back home.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-09 06:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

Called the embassy about this mistake (they have my husband's middle name wrong in one part on some page) and they want us to come in today to check to make sure everything is okay.  Ugh.  Why does the madness never stop!?!?

 

I hope it is a quick fix and they will get you guys on your way quick!!!!!!

Good luck!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-08 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2014 Interviews

APPROVED!  Yay!!  I wrote up a review on the Canada/ Montreal consulate section.  I was out in less than half an hour:)

 

 

Good luck!!!!

 

CONGRATS and thanks!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-07-08 10:14:00