ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaSending baked goods to Morocco
Has anyone done this? Are there any restrictions? I want to send some of my baked goodies to his family for the end of Ramadan, but not sure how. A google search didn't give me much info...Thanks for the help!
tany1157FemaleMorocco2010-09-01 08:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaDeath in the family
Thank you all for the support and advice. I will send money, as I want to help as much as I can....
tany1157FemaleMorocco2010-10-17 13:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaDeath in the family
my husband is still there....we are waiting for our 130 to be approved from uscis...I wish I could be with him....
tany1157FemaleMorocco2010-10-16 20:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaDeath in the family
My husbands father was killed in an accident on tuesday...aside from feeling completely helpless and hurting for him and his family, I would like to do something for them. I will be sending a sympathy card from my family, but was thinking I would like to do something else...anyone have ideas I could do? I was thinking sending money or a care package? I just feel so incredibly helpless...thank you!
tany1157FemaleMorocco2010-10-16 14:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaPolice Certificates in Morocco
thank you guys....

"The extrait du Casier Judiciaire can be obtained from the Tribunal de Premiere Instance of the place of birth by foreigners born in Morocco"

is that the name of the courthouse??
tany1157FemaleMorocco2010-12-15 14:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaPolice Certificates in Morocco
We just got an RFE on our DS-230 because we are missing a second police certificate from Morocco....called the Casier judiciare....can anyone help me with this?

Edited by tany1157, 15 December 2010 - 02:02 PM.

tany1157FemaleMorocco2010-12-15 14:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA CR1/K3/K1 visas PART2
kicking.gif kicking.gif Called DOS today, and was told Casa sent out packet 4 today, and we have an interview set for January 5, 2010!!!!! Just wanted to share the good news with you all. Hope everyone is hanging in there, and God Bless us all in our journeys!!!

Edited by tany1157, 23 October 2009 - 02:39 PM.

tany1157FemaleMorocco2009-10-23 14:38:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA CR1/K3/K1 visas PART2
Just sent the package to my fiance in morocco today... I pray that it gets there in one piece...I am glad to see everyone doing well, and I have you in my thoughts...I have to say I appreciate the kindness and help from VJ and the support you all give!! God Bless you all!
tany1157FemaleMorocco2009-10-16 18:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA CR1/K3/K1 visas PART2
WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I got the approval email today for our k-1!!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
tany1157FemaleMorocco2009-10-05 16:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA CR1/K3/K1 visas PART2
QUOTE (Kenza @ Sep 23 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, my hubby wins. He will get them waxed the day he gets here laughing.gif . I already made an appointment for him. I have been wanting this forever. I love him to death and think he is so sexy but that unibrow for some reason just bugs me! I still can't believe I convinced him wacko.gif The supposedly sexy arab unibrow just doesn't seem sexy to me haha.

His plane arrives at 12:40 pm on Sunday.
3 more days kicking.gif



Really, I am so happy to hear such good news, that you are being reunited with your loved one, I can not wait until our day comes! God Bless you guys, and I am also surprised that you got him to wax, because mine will not LOL but I am ook with it, he is still just as sexy to me! innocent.gif
tany1157FemaleMorocco2009-09-23 20:10:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA CR1/K3/K1 visas PART2
QUOTE (Kenza @ Sep 23 2009, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kind of personal question, but I need your input of who is right and who is wrong. My husband is going to wax his unibrow before he comes. He says he wants to do it once he gets here in the US because there might be problems with immigration and his original pic (with the unibrow) in his passport/visa. I say it doesn't matter and he should do it there before he comes (although either way i just want it done!). Is he right? Thanks!


Sorry, I had to reply to this because it made me laugh. My SO has a unibrow, and I always joke about it. I asked him if he would ever wax it and his response was "baby, this is what makes me sexy" LOL he is so funny, I just had to chime in. I always joke I will wax it in his sleep...
tany1157FemaleMorocco2009-09-23 08:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA CR1/K3/K1 visas PART2
Hi everyone, just wanted to join in on this thread since we are waiting ClockWatch2.gif We got our NOA1 dated August 19. We are keeping ourselves busy, and this first month has flown by!!! I pray to God we have a smooth one, and I want to thank everyone that has given kind words and good advice....it is well appreciated!
tany1157FemaleMorocco2009-09-18 18:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaAm just beside myself
thanks everyone for just letting me vent, sometimes that is all we need, and outlet to vent, then let it pass....thank God I wasn't stuck on this one for too long :thumbs:
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-08 16:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaAm just beside myself
I don't want to say my personal finances here, but I am NOT rich....I work hard, but don't really have anything....my husband and I are only 3 years apart, and really, we will both be starting over when he gets here, as I am living with my parents right now....I personally would not sign one, and would be offended if someone who was supposed to love and trust me would ask me to sign one. I also come from a middle-upper class family, and material things are not first priority....I married someone who is on the same wave length as me...now if I came from a wealthy family, and had a home and many assets BEFORE I got married, maybe I would feel otherwise....but because of my life circumstances, I wouldn't sign one. Just my opinion....

Also, this guy is NOT my lawyer....I spoke to him just this time for a free consult, and it had nothing to do with my marriage....he just gave his opinion without me asking him.....also, I am a fairly intelligent woman, and I know there is a risk in this kind of relationship, but love is a risk, no matter where you find it, and if you never take that risk, how will you ever know if it was true or not??? In my case, it is finally the love I have wanted, and that is all that matters to me.

Edited by tany1157, 07 January 2011 - 06:58 PM.

tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-07 18:54:00
Middle East and North AfricaAm just beside myself

I'm a bit embarrassed but I got you mixed up with another person who is waiting for their NOA2. I saw on your signature that you are at the NVC. Sorry about that! That's what I get for reading fast later in the evening. LOL!


HAHAHA, it's ok!!!!!! You were the nice person who messaged me last week cheering me up! I am so bad at returning personal messages, so I want to say THANK YOU! because you took the time to write some very kind words to me. I obvi will not work with this lawyer, but was just pretty humiliating....and usually I am a big mouth, and don't let anyone say anything to me, but for some reason, I didn't do it with this guy! Anyways, I finally spoke with my husband about it last night, because unfortunatly, lol, he knows me too well, and knows when something is bothering me. So, we talked about it. I guess I just have to accept that people will think this about me and my marriage, and only time will tell....but in the meantime, I know what I am doing.....
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-05 07:51:00
Middle East and North AfricaAm just beside myself

Wow..was this lawyer an immigration lawyer? If so, he probably doesn't have very many clients!
In saying that, he did take the time out to call you back, even if it was to drive his point in deeper. Take it with a deep breath of air and reallize there are very many opinionated people who just love to "tell it like it is".
Good luck with getting your husband home!:thumbs:


omg no!!! If I asked an immigration lawyer something, I wouldn't be so mad, because I would have solicited his advice about my husband lolol! I was asking advice about my finances, nothing to do with my husband....but they needed to know my husbands finances, so I had to explain our situation
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-04 18:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaAm just beside myself
I can't wait until he is here, that way I don't have to explain my business to anyone....not that I have to anyways, but I really need legal counsel, and I don't want to have to tell another one my flippin' business!!! Maybe I'll wait until he is home lol
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-04 16:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaAm just beside myself
thanks, I was just shocked that I was calling this guy for legal advice on something completely unrelated to my marriage, and couldn't believe that I even let him ask me so many questions...ugh, now I am doing the "I should have done this" game lolol....I just never had someone talk to me like this, just made me feel bad...I also told him I went into this marriage with eyes wide open...I have read everything there is to read on morocco, the good AND the bad

Edited by tany1157, 04 January 2011 - 04:51 PM.

tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-04 16:50:00
Middle East and North AfricaAm just beside myself
wow, the attorney just called me back to tell me that I need to look on travel.state.gov about morocco....he said that it probably wasn't a good idea to work together, and he said he figured that I would come to the same conclusion...then there was a very very long pause, so I said "yes"...and he said really, I am just trying to give you the best advice I can because I have seen this happen so much...I really can't believe this
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-04 16:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaAm just beside myself
I contacted a lawyer today for some advice on my finances......and I was just taken so off guard....we were on the phone for about 20 minutes....and this is no exaggeration when I say that about 17 minutes of that phone consult was about how once my husband comes here and gets his greencard, that he is going to divorce me, and use me for everything I got. I can't believe a consult that was supposed to be about my finances turned out to be him telling me that I need to leave this marriage. He started asking me how long we were together, how we met, if he was muslim, where he was from, who's idea it was to get married, if my family or friends knew about this marriage...the list goes on and on....he made a comment that I must have heard all of this from friends and family, and I said actually, no, because I have a lot of support from them.

He proceeded to say that it boggles his mind that nobody in my family or friends have told me to run from him. He told me he has been practicing law for many years, and has seen it all. So he kept saying his advice would be to leave him, because the whole situation stinks to high hell.

Then, after all of this, he told me two conditions upon hiring him...1: that he is very casual when he is out of the courtroom, and 2: that if I hire him, he will be blunt about how he feels about my situation, and will continue to tell me to run, run the other way!

I don't think I have ever been so utterly humiliated. At this moment, I am feeling embarrassed, shut down, and like a fool...I just wanted to share this, because I don't want to tell my husband about this.

I have to add that after he found out where my husband was from, that is when he really got on how he wants me nothing for the greencard...when he told me how shocked he was that my family didn't stop me from marrying my husband, I told him my mom was an immigrant, and that they are very open-minded...he then proceeded to say that he was an immigrant also, from england. Then when asking me if my husband sends me money, I told him money can't leave morocco unless under very strict circumstances, he said that he doesn't know international law well, but that was the most fishy and ridiculous thing he has ever heard...

Edited by tany1157, 04 January 2011 - 04:29 PM.

tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-04 16:25:00
Middle East and North Africarfe for casier judiciare
not sure what you are asking...Yes, it is the same two police records he needed for the K1, but of course they are recent ones....he just got the casier judiciare in december....but I see that his police record expired on jan 19....will they request a new one for nvc again, or just need a new one for interview?
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-29 18:54:00
Middle East and North Africarfe for casier judiciare
yes we sent a translation...and the wording is exactly what they just told me LOL....gonna make some more phone calls..
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-28 14:38:00
Middle East and North Africarfe for casier judiciare
We had an rfe in december for a missing casier judiciare....well the nvc finally got in on january 7, and they just finished reviewing it today, and they said it is the wrong paper....IT IS NOT THE WRONG PAPER! What am I supposed to do?? The operator kept telling me the review said it was the wrong document....please help me!
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-28 14:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaProtests in Morocco
So my husband just called to say they have started protesting in Rabat. He was actually asked by some friends to go protest, and thankfully, he will not be participating. All of this unrest in North Africa is making me so nervous for my husband and his family. I pray for all of us who have family overseas...and I certainly pray that this won't get out of hand....
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-02-20 10:51:00
Middle East and North AfricaProtests in Morocco

According to what my husband is reading online (Arabic/Moroccan news website) there are protests happening in Tangier. Seem to be focusing on the high cost of goods vs. low income. That's all I know.


Wow, my husband was just telling me 2 days ago that protesting was going to happen here because of that exact reason....geesh, I hope it doesn't get too crazy....
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-01-31 05:26:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy stories of American women +Moroccan husbands
Hubby and I are both middle children :lol: Wonder what that says about us??
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-01 15:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy stories of American women +Moroccan husbands

Tany! I have a friend who married her Moroccan husband literally, 6 or 7 days after you last year. She's gone through a lot of what you have, looking at your timeline. :) Good luck!


Thanks a lot! We are pretty darn optimistic this time around. Where are you in the process?
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-01 12:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy stories of American women +Moroccan husbands

Hey y'all,

There seems to be a lot of fraud, based on some of the topics lately. Those of you who have been in a longer-term marriage, please post your stories?! I need a pick me up and some cheerleading... this process is hard and to keep reading over and over again about things that have not worked out is just demoralizing.


AGREED! :thumbs: :thumbs:
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-01 10:16:00
Middle East and North AfricaHow come lots of MENA members don't have Pics posted

Check your PMs. Posting about it openly is not allowed on VJ.


If that is the case, I am curious too :blush:
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-01 15:54:00
Middle East and North AfricaHow come lots of MENA members don't have Pics posted

Yes, a right-wing anti-Muslim blogger used photos from MENA posters in her blog, ridiculing them.


omg that is terrible!! :wow:
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-01 14:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaDiversity Lottery Question

So is having family in the U.S. a red flag or a good thing?


usually a red flag, from what I understand....
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-15 19:38:00
Middle East and North AfricaCurrent/ or past immigration progress reports..
Thank you everyone for the good wishes, I send lots of good vibes to all of you too! :jest: :goofy:
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-21 12:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaCurrent/ or past immigration progress reports..

Ooo yes! Hopefully second time is a charm for you :) You'll need to run and get the SS#. Even if you checked the file for him box, you may find that like in our case, they ignored it and so you need to just go get your own. We did and then he got a job.


excellent! I am so proud of him, he has been studying a lot....he has great ambition. I just hope the adjustment is not too jarring for him. I'm thinking I will prepare for the worst, but pray for the best

P.S. Just read your little story in your profile...love it!

Edited by tany1157, 20 March 2011 - 09:05 PM.

tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-20 21:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaCurrent/ or past immigration progress reports..

It is exciting! I remember when it happened to us. I was up really late and finally fell asleep... I was working 7-3 schedules so 2.30 was when I crapped out. I was all fidgety and called him with 20,000 addendums of what I thought should happen but he was far more calm than I was. I was ridiculous lol. He called me at 2:45 and then said he was denied but then laughed and said he got it. I have heard of several people trying that joke. It's not funny.


:lol: :lol: how cute <_< This is our second time around. We were denied last jan for a k-1...so we are pretty optimistic this time....can't wait to drive home from work, knowing my hubby is waiting for me at home :wub: ....(well, until he gets a job anyways)
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-20 20:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaCurrent/ or past immigration progress reports..

Best of luck to you on your interview!!!!


thank you!!
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-20 19:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaCurrent/ or past immigration progress reports..
Interview is next monday....CAN'T WAIT! :dance:
tany1157FemaleMorocco2011-03-20 18:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What are the odds of getting stuck in AP??
Our K1 was approved wayyyyyyyyy faster than we expected. We got NOA2 on october 5, and got hardcopy on october 8. They I got the letter yesterday that NVC got it and sending it to consulate. Now I am so worried we will be stuck in AP. I thought AP was for red flags, or if you had the same name as someone with a criminal record, etc etc, but I just realized it is picked randomly! Anyways, does anyone have any idea what the percentages of packets that get stuck in AP every month? I know I should just wait, but this is killing me. I am planning to call on Tuesday to ask if it is in AP...Thanks guys for your support and advice!
tany1157FemaleMorocco2009-10-11 12:52:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)HOW TO TRACK YOUR CASE FROM NVC TO EMBASSY
Just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to the OP for this info...I was able to find out that casablanca got our package on October 12.... kicking.gif
tany1157FemaleMorocco2009-10-16 19:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan i apply for k3 visa and my i 130 revoked

and im working in security to suport my wife 7 month ago do you think that it not enaugh evidence and she been in hospital 2 time because of the stress and and pay for hospital do you think im not responsabl for my wife you are wrong im responsable

You two may very well have a legit relationship, and you may be taking care of her, no one is judging your love for your wife, what IS being said, is the way you handled your appeal was very poor. No matter how much you love your wife, it is how you present your case that will get your appeal overturned. I understand there wasn't money to hire an attorney, but it also seems you may not have sent in sufficient evidence to overturn a decision from a USCIS officer. You should be, as I will, be praying for a miracle for you two.
tany1157FemaleMorocco2012-05-08 18:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan i apply for k3 visa and my i 130 revoked
I know you don't want to hear this, but you have to wait. Either let your wife come back to the USA to get her medical care, or suck it up, and find a good doctor there. Your petition has been revoked. No other petition will be approved with a revoked petition in appeals. I am in no way trying to be a jerk, but you have to wait. Pushbrk is right, there is no visa in your near future. You will only be able to move on if you accept that. Since you are in for a wait, your top priority should be your wife's health. You both have some tough decisions to make. Also, how would be able to apply for an I129, but not a K3? That is the same thing because you are married.

I am also wondering....your wife could leave her child to stay with you, but she can't leave you to get better medical care? I feel bad for your situation, but you both need to start acting like adults, the whining will not get you anywhere. Accept your current situation, and make the best of it. Good luck

Edited by tany1157, 08 May 2012 - 01:49 PM.

tany1157FemaleMorocco2012-05-08 13:46:00