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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????

There is no interview fee for IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants.



Yes, if that's the fee you saw.



WHOO!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Thanks for all your info and help...
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-05-03 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????

$420.00 is the fee for the I-130 petition



This is the fee I paid at the beginning correct?????
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-05-03 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

So far this process has been pretty smooth.... I am praying this is a good sign :D
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-05-03 09:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee reduction?????
Hello all,
We just got our email requesting payment for our IV fee.... I thought I was told the fee would be $408, however this email is saying the fee is only $230.... Now before I start my little happy dance because I have a little extra cash in my pocket, can someone let me know if this is true. When I checked the website it says the fee is $420... I am a little confused with all the conflicting information.....
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-05-03 09:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!!!!!

I'm hoping someone can clarify this for me... I thought that the NVC only used the documents provided in the original petition packet. If they need both the police record and the court record, wouldn't cases get RFEs from the VSC or CSC before even reaching the NVC? And then, wouldn't it be the Consulate in Casa that would require the updated court/police records for the interview (and thus again, not the NVC)?? Am I missing something here??

Yes for the CR-1 visa you do have to send the police record when you first apply but you also have to send to NVC. I am just finding out that you need 2 for NVC 1 from the police station and 1 from the courts...
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-07-14 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!!!!!

fiche anthropométrique = police record --- ??? ?????? ???????

Casier Judiciaire = court record -- ????? ??????

NVC needs them both

good luck to you



OOOOHHHHH.... OK :thumbs: Thanks so much....
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-07-12 23:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!!!!!

ohh sorry to hear :( I hope someone can answer ur question very soon. Good luck, you are such a nice person and u deserve to be happy.


AAAAWWWW :luv: Thanks love :P
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-07-12 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!!!!!
HELP!!!! Abdul and I recieved an email lastnight which said or packet we sent to NVC was missing an Casier Judiciaire. Which I thought was a criminal background check... I called NVC and was told what I sent was Anthropometric Certificate and is not what is needed. My husband is not sure where to get this Casier Judiciaire. Anyone have any idea where we can get this? The girl I spoke with at NCV was no help at all.... All she did was read what was sent to us in the email :bonk:
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-07-12 22:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried then what .....?

you mean go to rabat or casaBlanca .Coz my wife plan to change her last name and have my last name .so do you think over there in usa they wll not accept our certifcate marriage or birthcertificate till its certified by the us consulat or ambassy in Morocco



Really it depends o what state your wife lives in... In Maryland where I live I had no issues adding my husbands last name to mine.... I had no issues with Social Security either... Really I only remeber going to Rabat once to do something before we got married... I don't ow how the contract got stamped... If you want I will inbox you my husband email and you can ask him... He really did most of it because the whole process was making me crazy.... Took us almost 3 months to get married...
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-12-09 19:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarried then what .....?

Hello everyone Me and My wifey got married we would like know what we ahve to do next.Does Our marriage certificate have o be certified in foregin ministry In Rabat or we just need trsnalte it and send it to my wife there in Usa .another question in the future do i need just copy of birth cerificate or long birth certifcate .ty any help will be more than welcome Chukran



Why didn't she take all of that back home with her??? Did you not get 2 copies of your marriage Contract from the Adoul???? We got 2 copies they both had stamps on them I kept one and my husband kept one. You will need the long version of your birth certificate,copies of your ID and passport and she will need passport pics of you. I forget how many. All papers that are not in english need to be translated.... And everything must be translated by an approved translator....
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-12-09 10:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresneed advice
How is that you applied for K-3??? Thought it was no longer in use???? This "case worker/lawyer" should had known this.....
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2012-12-31 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow to claim on taxes
I filed mine last year Married filling seperate...
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2013-01-02 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical examination/ Job verification for marriage

Thanks for your response Ukhti I meant for my income verification in morocco we plan to marry insh Allah in March and I wonder if my unemployment record would suffice or if I should take my taxes and my massage licensures I will only have a month in Maroc and I want things to be seamless as possible soo I heard your sooo exciting awesome news when will he be here I am soooo happy for you both and hope that this year we will have success in this journey as well Insh Allah Ameen!


Ameen.... Thanks Sis. Insha'allah all will go well for you and you husband :yes:

OH.... Ok... I would take all of then... I felt like I was at a job inteview when we went to one of our many stops to get married... LOL... We were married in Fes. I gave the guy a copy of my resume and he asked me to explain for all gaps in employment. I was not working at the time but the lady at a company that I did temp work for wrote me a letter of employment and I had done some temp work for them just before I went so I had recent pay stubs.... They may accept your unemployment along with your other income info, so I would just take it all.

My husband had to have some dental work done so we are plnning for him to come on feb 12th insha'allah...
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2013-01-23 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical examination/ Job verification for marriage

Good day, so it seems our sent back K1 visa was sent to the California service center and they responded that it had expired no explantion or anything ill attach the file, so we are looking to move ahead in a marriage in Maroc insha Allah! I need some recommendations of doctors in Rabat that are not all in your business if you know what I mean :blush: also I am currently unemployend and receiving unemployment I am a massage therapist and always licensed and current can I take that as verification as self employment and my taxes or should I use my unemployment benefits??any insight is sooo greatly appreciated private message me if you want more details as I do not want to much of my business on a forum thanks again. Sorry the letter is upsidedown I tried many times to fix it


This happen to us in 2010. I returned in 2011 and we married there..... We only tried for the K-1 because we were told it was faster..... In my opinion the CR-1 was much easier.... Anyhoo... I have no advice concerning doctors in Rabat.... But I do know that unemployment is not counted as income. Your current income must meet the guidelines for the year which your petition was filed. If not you will need a sponsor.
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2013-01-23 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDenied i-129 now going CR1 route

Front loaded means to include as much supporting evidence as possible... even stuff they dont ask for... any and everything that you can come up with.... think of that proves your marriage is real... Your marriage has to look believable on paper.... they dont care how much you love each other or how badly you want to be with one another

 


Edited by Tahlisha, 25 February 2014 - 06:18 PM.

TahlishaFemaleMorocco2014-02-25 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDenied i-129 now going CR1 route

hey guys!! just curious as to if any of you were denied previously with a fiancé visa and decided to do the spousal petition. we never got anything stating why we were denied so i have mailed in paperwork for the freedom of information act. until hearing anything from them i am focusing on returning and getting married and moving forward with the spousal petition. was curious as to if you guys front loaded with forms and reports and etc etc... i am OCD about organization and i plan plan plan so I'm getting ahead of myself and asking questions early so that i know what I'm getting into and what to expect. hope you guys have an amazing weekend whether you are with your loved one or far apart, alhamdulillah for Skype and the internet!! :-)

 

Courtney

As you know we were also denied the K-1 ad went on to file for CR-1... I front loaded ours


TahlishaFemaleMorocco2014-02-23 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressend an invitation to my husband
This situation seems strange to me :blink:
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-10-20 21:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelpppppp plzzz
I never said the person was not A citizen.... And if a person was sent here to go to school then one would assume their english would be a bit better.... And I would also think it would be safe to assume that the person has gone through certian aspects of the immigration process, so there should be someone around her to help her out..... I just think it is a strange situation.......
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-10-26 23:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelpppppp plzzz
Is it just me or does anyone else feel there is something very strange about this person????? Why ask the same question over and over again.... And how is that she (??????) is here in the states..... I mean going by the broken english I think it is safe to assume she (??????) is not american.... I am very suspicious :unsure:
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-10-26 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing Yahoo Messenger for proof of ongoing relationship?
Yahoo has something like a phone service..... Yahoo Voice.... I use it to call his cell phone and you are able to print the call record..... His sisters husband used this in place of phone records..
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-04-15 19:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease reply me fast...

And also I thought I would mention that the fee to apply for a fiance visa has went up this month and I think it is now cheaper to do the CR1 for sure in my opinion even with the running around to get marriage documents completed it comes out cheaper. So if you are planning to go to Morocco again marriage might be the best route.



It did go up and I agree :0)
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-08-07 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease reply me fast...

Hi evrybody again and thank you for all your important replies..I wish good luck to everybody..Well from all your replies,I think it is possible to refile again,so we need to gather more evidences and show that we are always in contacts for the next interview..We will refile to win time,because the timing of our seeing each other in morocco is good..Then I will vist my fiance in Morocco and for sure I will be with him in the next interview,this how we see thing now..Hope to hear from you and thank you so much for your support..



I visited my "fiance" husband twice in a 10 month period. we met in Feburary of 2009 and I visited the first time in september for 3 weeks and we had our party about 4 days before I left. My second visit was april/may 2010 for 5 weeks. his interview was april 26th I git there a couple of days before.... He was not told anything just to come back 3 days later.... But it was odd to me because usaully if you are approved they ask for your passport and tell you they will call you. So I called but got nothing. 3 days later he went back and was given a letter saying he was not eligable and other was checked as the reason. I called again and told them I was there in Morocco and would like to try to clear any issues up while I was there and still I got nowhere I was told I needed to request info via email so I did I was then told that our application was sent back for further review...

Really I think the whole process is a money mill.... I would strongly suggest you request the consulates notes from your interview so that you know why you were denied before you pay another fee to file another application. The US government will keep on taking your money..... And if you are able to go back for a visit I would suggest just getting married while you are there. I hope everything works out for you :0)
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-08-07 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease reply me fast...

I had requested a FOIA and then after 10 months of waiting my Senators office told me it was holding up our case to be reviewed. I never got the FOIA and any review on my first k1. From what I heard it's very rare to find out the consular's notes(at least from Morocco).





The request may hold up the review but keep in mind that your applcation would have expired any by the time it has been received by the service center for review in the first place. Sometimes the service centers will ask for additional evidence but more often then not they will just close the case so having the notess will be helpfully in letting you know why you were denied in the first place better preparing you when you file again but if anyone finds themself in this position I would advise not filing another K-1 but to marry in morocco and file the CR-1. Having the notes will help you here as well allowing you to be more prepared for the interview. Having a Moroccan marriage certificate and the knowledge as to why you were denied the first time under your belt can only help you :0)
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-08-07 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease reply me fast...
From an email I received concerning requesting the conlulates notes...

Please be advised, if your request is for information concerning yourself or other individual(s) (for example, employment applications, Foreign Service exam results, security investigations, visas, passports, etc.), we cannot accept it via our website. Such requests cannot be processed without the required original documentation required in our FOIA regulations at 22 CFR 171.32(b)&© for “Verification of Personal Identity” and/or 22 CFR 171.12(a) for “Third Party Requests.” Please resubmit your request by mail in accordance with the instructions on our FOIA website at http://foia.state.gov. Your request may be mailed to us at the following address:



Information and Privacy Coordinator

Office of Information Programs and Services

U.S. Department of State, SA-2

Washington, DC 20522-8100




In your request you should state that you are requesting the notes from the immigration interview at the consulate in Casablanca, Morocco
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-08-06 23:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease reply me fast...
I also feel the K-1 process is a little more difficult for muslims..... There really is no such thing as engagement or boyfriend/ girlfriend relationships in Islam..... And the so called "engagement party" is really a wedding party from what I have read of the moroccan culture........
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-08-06 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease reply me fast...
it is possible to request the interviewers notes from the interview. I found this info by accident online one night. I can't tell you exactly how to do it now but when I find it I will post it. I do know you have to write a letter requesting the notes. Our letter that he received from the consulate only had other checked as the reason for denial/review...... I think your best bet would be to legally marry in Morocco and file the CR-1 because like someone said before the USA would gladly take your money as many times as you are willing to give it..... So do the CR-1 and make harder for them to deny you.... We haven't received our letter from the service center yet but if they close our case we will just marry in morocco file the CR-1 and pack it with lots of evidence and letters from friends and family..... My first instinct was to file the CR-1 in the first place but against my better judgement I listened to others and filed the K-1 which really is a waste of time, money and energy...... They should do away with it all together.....
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-08-06 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean

well, gosh, other!! how informative... and how easy for them not to have to come up with real valid reasons.



I know right :0/ I was there in Morocco when he had his interview I tried calling and no one would tell me anything. When I got home I contacted my Senator, all his office was able to find out was what the email told me.... This is a really frustrating process... If it weren't for my daughter I would just go there to be with him but her father will never agree to her beigning out of the country for an extended amount of time..... Insha'allah we will here some good news soon :0)
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-18 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean

At the interview did they tell you that you were in AP? Admin Processing? Were you given a blue print out?

Here go to the Admin process/admin review suggestion to gather more info. Also, go to the MENA section for more info.

GOOD LUCK!

http://www.visajourn...processes-221g/



Nope.... He was given a white printout with other checked as the reason, not other explaination or reason juts "OTHER" :0/
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-18 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean

Get all your facts together. Letters from both families. Go over the questions asked at the interview. Any possible red flags? Age difference, cultural backgrounds, any divorces, amount of time you knew him before filing, how many times you visited him, how you met, if he has any relatives in the USA, has he applied for any other visa prior to knowing you.....


Great :0) Thanks so much for your advice.... I'm gonna get started now :0)
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-17 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean

Be prepared for a rebuttal. Morocco is a considered a high risk consulate with lots of fraud. I hope they re-approve it!




How do I prepare a rebuttal???? I would like to get started on it now just in case
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-17 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean

Apparently the CO did not like something. They don't have to give you a reason. It's not a denial right now. USCIS will make the next decision.



Ok... THank you :0) Insha'allah it will get approved
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-17 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean

Yeah ignore that, I think. Petition was approved, denial of visa on interview, now sent back to USCIS. Someone else will stop by with more educated info on what this means in practical terms. What was the denial about? Insufficient proof of bonafide relationship?



We were never told why we were denied.... LOL in FACT we were never told we were denied.... LOL We were only told our application needed further review..... This whole process is NUTS!!!!!!
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-17 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean

I just checked your timeline. Must mean that they are reviewing it again after your denial at the interview! I hope it means something good though! Good luck!



Thanks.... I hope so too :0)
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-17 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean

Your case is back at USCIS and they are going to review it.



Yeah... I got that they are going to review it but they confused me on the part about the petition being approved or not..... I thought my petition had been approved that is why he was given an interview in the first place right?????
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-17 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does it mean
As Salaamu Alaykum everyone,
I received this email today from USCIS and I am wondering if anyone here can tell me what it means :0/ Thanks in advance for any info/advice/suggestion anyone can provide :0)

*********************************************************************************************************************

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 12, 2010, a USCIS office received this case from the State Department with a request that we review it. We will notify you when we complete our review, or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.


For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.


If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results
listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current
processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-09-17 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 denied---please help

Just got off phone with dept of state. According to them, a 212g means a decison has not been made, the case is still under review. She said there is nothing in the computer that states our visa was denied......could still be denied but as of right now it is still under review. Any experience or comments???



This happen to us..... Contacting my Senator did nothing for us. We recently got a letter saying our petition was closed because the dates expired.... I have visited twice in the last year the 1st. time for 3 weeks the second time for 5 weeks... I was actually in Morocco when he went for his interview...... Anyhoo we are just gonna marry there and file for the CR-1 Insha'allah all will go well.... I suggest you go back and marry there and file the CR-1
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2010-10-20 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWondering????

Yes, if one of them qualifies. If they have the same family name, it would hardly make a difference though.



Ok... Thanks so much for the info
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2011-01-01 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWondering????

You do not have to wait until you return to file the petition. Sponsorship issues are dealt with after the petition is approved months from now. Yes, permanent residents can act as joint sponsors but I would avoid using the foreigner's family members if possible. Using those family members in the USA to sponsor adds to the suspicion of a fraudulent relationship and you're already dealing with one of the more difficult Consulates. A job of your own, or using your own family as sponsors if needed would be a better choice.



I hope to be working again by that time... Using my family is a no go :( It's been 6 years since I converted to Islam and they still have not come to grips with that.... And when they found out I was marrying someone I met online they thought I had lost my mind..... Would it be posible to use his siblings spouses only?????
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2011-01-01 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWondering????

Okay, the CR1 package can be sent from anywhere here on earth as long as it arrives at the correct USCIS address. Good luck going forward. :thumbs:


Awesome.... Then I will be sure to have everything ready to go once everything is complete in Morocco.... Thanks so much for the info.... Happy New Year :D :D
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2011-01-01 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWondering????

What happened to your K1, is it dead. Any USC or LPR can be a co-sponsor, as long as they meet the income requirement.



After his interview our petition was sent back for furthere reveiw. When it was received here in the states it was closed because the dates expired.
TahlishaFemaleMorocco2011-01-01 13:10:00