Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick Question regarding 1099	QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Oct 10 2009, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is used to report MISC income. What if you dont have misc income??? Will they request it anyway?	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-10 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Quick Question regarding 1099	Am getting documentation ready for affidavit of support and looking on uscis i see this.... A photocopy or an Internal Revenue Service-issued transcript of a photocopy or an Internal Revenue Service-issued transcript of your complete Federal income tax return for your most recent tax year, or an explanation if it is not submitted. Your W-2s and/or 1099 forms may also be required, see the I-864 instructions for details. What exactly is the 1099 form? Was planning on sending w2's and copy of tax return.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-10 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	? About Costs, Mailing Proof and Docs for Interview!	QUOTE (ninja636 @ Oct 11 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Oct 11 2009, 02:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Our interview is in December, and have acquired so much to send as far as proof for the interview. And actually, I think I do have a oak tree of chat logs and emails! BUT... to save money on shipping costs I was thinking of not sending the emails and chat logs. And only the forms and the pictures and phone records. I have about 5 lbs of paperwork I think, maybe more...and to send that, using (United States Postal Service) usps gauranteed mail will be about $200.00. So thought about cutting back on those and just not sending them to save money. Can I get some thoughts on this? I thought maybe uscis would have send 'all' of it to Casablanca. Chat logs and phones records is pretty much what weighs the most! What I had planed for my fiance to take to the interview is this: 1. Requested forms (that I am filling out for him) 2. I-134 Aff of Support (Just in case its requested) 3. Pictures 4. Should I send proof again from when I was there? Plane tickets?????? Just thought of this.... 5. Chat logs... 1 chat per month for last year and a half 6. Emails 7. Copies of letter mailed to him, and from his he has mailed to me. 8. Phone records Usps International gauranteed mail to send 7lbs of papers is $214.00, and will get there within 3 bussiness days. Standard International is about $66.00 for 10lbs but its not gauranteed and will get there within 10 bussiness days. Im really afraid to send it standard mail. Im afraid its going to get lost and it will be hard to get the signed letters from employement,e tc, again for the affidavit support. Sooooo.... with the above question, does anyone also have any advice on best economical way to ship thats pretty much gauranteed. Thanks! Do you have the full list he got from the embassy? "check list" Im trying to get all the paper work ahead for my fiance. your list however will be different from mine. Not all consulates request the same information.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-11 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	? About Costs, Mailing Proof and Docs for Interview!	QUOTE (ninja636 @ Oct 11 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Oct 11 2009, 02:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Our interview is in December, and have acquired so much to send as far as proof for the interview. And actually, I think I do have a oak tree of chat logs and emails! BUT... to save money on shipping costs I was thinking of not sending the emails and chat logs. And only the forms and the pictures and phone records. I have about 5 lbs of paperwork I think, maybe more...and to send that, using (United States Postal Service) usps gauranteed mail will be about $200.00. So thought about cutting back on those and just not sending them to save money. Can I get some thoughts on this? I thought maybe uscis would have send 'all' of it to Casablanca. Chat logs and phones records is pretty much what weighs the most! What I had planed for my fiance to take to the interview is this: 1. Requested forms (that I am filling out for him) 2. I-134 Aff of Support (Just in case its requested) 3. Pictures 4. Should I send proof again from when I was there? Plane tickets?????? Just thought of this.... 5. Chat logs... 1 chat per month for last year and a half 6. Emails 7. Copies of letter mailed to him, and from his he has mailed to me. 8. Phone records Usps International gauranteed mail to send 7lbs of papers is $214.00, and will get there within 3 bussiness days. Standard International is about $66.00 for 10lbs but its not gauranteed and will get there within 10 bussiness days. Im really afraid to send it standard mail. Im afraid its going to get lost and it will be hard to get the signed letters from employement,e tc, again for the affidavit support. Sooooo.... with the above question, does anyone also have any advice on best economical way to ship thats pretty much gauranteed. Thanks! Do you have the full list he got from the embassy? "check list" Im trying to get all the paper work ahead for my fiance. Yes here is a full list that they emailed me.... · Birth Certificate and English translation · Police Certificate and English translation · Court Record and English translation · Singlehood Certificate and English translation · Original Marriage Certificate plus a copy and English translation if applicable · Original Divorce Certificate plus a copy and English translation if applicable · Death Certificate of previous(s) spouse and English translation if applicable · Medical Record from one of our panel physicians, see attached list · 2 Photos (5cmx5cm) white background · $131 paid in cash at the consulate or at any BMCI bank. · Form DS-230 · Form DS-156 x 2 · Form DS-156K · DS-157 (This for requests the Affidavit of Support to be attached) The medical fees will be anywhere between 1500dh and 1800dh. I think the women doctor (Dr. Khadija Zirari) is the cheapest and everyone says to go to her. But here is the list of doctors that they gave me to use also... Dr. Alain Guidon 6 Rue Mohamed Ben Ali (Ex: Jean Jaurès) Quartier Gauthier Tél: 0522- 26-71-53 Dr. Abdelouahed Ambari 14 Bd. Ain Taoujtate Imm. Riad 2eme Etage Bourgogne Tel : 0522-26-89-73 Dr. Khadija Zirari 29 Rue Taha Houcine Quartier Gauthier Tel: 0522- 49-16-80/81 Edited by MouadsWife, 11 October 2009 - 12:53 PM.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-11 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	? About Costs, Mailing Proof and Docs for Interview!	Our interview is in December, and have acquired so much to send as far as proof for the interview. And actually, I think I do have a oak tree of chat logs and emails! BUT... to save money on shipping costs I was thinking of not sending the emails and chat logs. And only the forms and the pictures and phone records. I have about 5 lbs of paperwork I think, maybe more...and to send that, using (United States Postal Service) usps gauranteed mail will be about $200.00. So thought about cutting back on those and just not sending them to save money. Can I get some thoughts on this? I thought maybe uscis would have send 'all' of it to Casablanca. Chat logs and phones records is pretty much what weighs the most! What I had planed for my fiance to take to the interview is this: 1. Requested forms (that I am filling out for him) 2. I-134 Aff of Support (Just in case its requested) 3. Pictures 4. Should I send proof again from when I was there? Plane tickets?????? Just thought of this.... 5. Chat logs... 1 chat per month for last year and a half 6. Emails 7. Copies of letter mailed to him, and from his he has mailed to me. 8. Phone records Usps International gauranteed mail to send 7lbs of papers is $214.00, and will get there within 3 bussiness days. Standard International is about $66.00 for 10lbs but its not gauranteed and will get there within 10 bussiness days. Im really afraid to send it standard mail. Im afraid its going to get lost and it will be hard to get the signed letters from employement,e tc, again for the affidavit support. Sooooo.... with the above question, does anyone also have any advice on best economical way to ship thats pretty much gauranteed. Thanks!	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-11 01:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i-129	QUOTE (sjr09 @ Oct 11 2009, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dutchmatt @ Oct 11 2009, 12:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sjr09 @ Oct 11 2009, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dutchmatt @ Oct 11 2009, 12:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Couple things.... It all depends on if your in fact have been saving the conversations. If you have, there will be a log saved someplace the you can print. I would say that these documents wont have to be translated because chat logs are not required specifically and there is no real proof that either party is in fact you or your SO. I Disagree My chat log files have my hotmail address on them. One can say the samething about emails but, I'm sure they will ask for them. We sent both email and chat logs and the CO ask to see them as part of the proof. Emails, chat logs and such are not considered primary evidence and as such they cannot make or break your visa petition. You could walk in with 500 emails and and oak tree worth of chat logs and it will help, but will not be the basis of your approval. I have never submitted a single email or chat log as proof, but I have plenty of phone records, itineraries and boarding passes as proof. If I knew your email address, I could open up Word make it look like we've been chatting all night. They WILL ask for proof, but what they really want is primary proof, and not secondary, "nice to have" stuff like emails. I think the OP is asking more about his/her on-going relationship and embassy ie for the interview and not the petition they have already filed the I-129f If that’s the case emails and chat log will be a big help in the proof of on-going relationship, at the interview stage. I don't see anything about the petition? oak tree worth of chat logs and it will help,... Well I thought it was hillarious atleast... but I have a question regarding this. Our interview is in December, and have acquired so much to send as far as proof for the interview. And actually, I think I do have a oak tree of chat logs and emails! BUT... to save money on shipping costs I was thinking of not sending the emails and chat logs. I have about 5 lbs of paperwork I think...and to send that, using usps gauranteed mail willbe about $200.00. So thought about cutting back on those and just not sending them to save money. Can I get some thoughts on this? Edited by MouadsWife, 11 October 2009 - 12:35 AM.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-11 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	working?	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 12 2009, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Oct 12 2009, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (catilina @ Oct 12 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think is an insanely high price to pay to try and be with somebody you love, who you have been struggling to see for 5+ years. It is no wonder there are so many illegal immigrants here. I despise the system and do, in fact, think it is ridiculous to ask an average American to not only pay $1464, but to also support their spouse for up to three months. Again, I am being punished for falling in love with somebody who is not American. We'll survive those months of wait for our AOS and EAD, and I'll make sure to save as much money as I possibly can before he gets here, but I'm pretty sure we will be eating a lot of brown rice and beans... I for once agree with Gary.. lol Wow I never thought I'd say that! "Im sorry I couldnt resist!" Sorry.. dont mean any harm, just trying to be funny. Anyhooo getting to the subject... I agree with Gary. When I met Mouad I did not expect to fall in love. I did not know anything about Visa's or visa fees. I had alot to learn so did alot of research. I found out all I could about this, and which route is the best way to go. K1 or K3. Bottom line, fees didnt matter,.. nothing mattered to me as long as I was able to spend my life with him. I know he will not be able to work for a while once he gets here. I know I will have to support him. But is that a problem? No. Not to me. Who supports who is not an issue and should never be an issue. We do what we do for the person that we are with because we love them. Im not going to concern myself with paying for a big elaborat wedding because it doesnt matter. Just being ablt to lay my head on his shoulder at night is worth more than his being able to work, worth more than the big wedding. Heres the bigger picture... and I tell it to him all the time.... When your life is done and over, and your taking your last breath, what memories will you remember? I gaurantee that you will not remember anything financial, you wont remember that big house you saved for for 20 years, all the credit cards you maxed out to have material things, you wont remember that your car is nicer than the neighbors, and you wont remember that elaborate wedding you spent thousands on. What I will remember of Mouad is his eyes, what a deep brown they are. The way he looked at me and smiled. The times we lay together watching movies, and how he made the best eggs in the world. Its all in the little things. Dont worry about how long it will take for him to work to save for your wedding, the fees. Its all just little stuff that doesnt matter in life. I dont care how much it costs to bring him here, dont care about the visa fees, or if we ate beans and rice for the rest of our lives. That may sound naive, and maybe ignorant. But Im 41 years old, and after living the life I have lived, and learning the lessons I have learned, you learn what is most important. And its memories and moments. Im saying this with all the love I can, and I hope you get atleast a little something out of it. I dont mean any judgements. (((Hugs))) Glad you agree with me but did you have to be so mushy? lol... I was moved lol	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-12 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	working?	QUOTE (catilina @ Oct 12 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think is an insanely high price to pay to try and be with somebody you love, who you have been struggling to see for 5+ years. It is no wonder there are so many illegal immigrants here. I despise the system and do, in fact, think it is ridiculous to ask an average American to not only pay $1464, but to also support their spouse for up to three months. Again, I am being punished for falling in love with somebody who is not American. We'll survive those months of wait for our AOS and EAD, and I'll make sure to save as much money as I possibly can before he gets here, but I'm pretty sure we will be eating a lot of brown rice and beans... I for once agree with Gary.. lol Wow I never thought I'd say that! "Im sorry I couldnt resist!" Sorry.. dont mean any harm, just trying to be funny. Anyhooo getting to the subject... I agree with Gary. When I met Mouad I did not expect to fall in love. I did not know anything about Visa's or visa fees. I had alot to learn so did alot of research. I found out all I could about this, and which route is the best way to go. K1 or K3. Bottom line, fees didnt matter,.. nothing mattered to me as long as I was able to spend my life with him. I know he will not be able to work for a while once he gets here. I know I will have to support him. But is that a problem? No. Not to me. Who supports who is not an issue and should never be an issue. We do what we do for the person that we are with because we love them. Im not going to concern myself with paying for a big elaborat wedding because it doesnt matter. Just being ablt to lay my head on his shoulder at night is worth more than his being able to work, worth more than the big wedding. Heres the bigger picture... and I tell it to him all the time.... When your life is done and over, and your taking your last breath, what memories will you remember? I gaurantee that you will not remember anything financial, you wont remember that big house you saved for for 20 years, all the credit cards you maxed out to have material things, you wont remember that your car is nicer than the neighbors, and you wont remember that elaborate wedding you spent thousands on. What I will remember of Mouad is his eyes, what a deep brown they are. The way he looked at me and smiled. The times we lay together watching movies, and how he made the best eggs in the world. Its all in the little things. Dont worry about how long it will take for him to work to save for your wedding, the fees. Its all just little stuff that doesnt matter in life. I dont care how much it costs to bring him here, dont care about the visa fees, or if we ate beans and rice for the rest of our lives. That may sound naive, and maybe ignorant. But Im 41 years old, and after living the life I have lived, and learning the lessons I have learned, you learn what is most important. And its memories and moments. Im saying this with all the love I can, and I hope you get atleast a little something out of it. I dont mean any judgements. (((Hugs))) Edited by MouadsWife, 12 October 2009 - 08:02 PM.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-12 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	confused about what to send when	When we received our approval notice, and a list of forms they requested, the I-134 was not one of the forms on their list. However, they did request for DS-156K which does request the form. When being interviewed the officer may or may not request the I-134 form.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-13 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G325A not enough space and job title	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 13 2009, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Penta @ Oct 13 2009, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there, this is my first post so I apologize if anything's wrong with it My fiance and I are in the process of applying for the K1, now I have encountered several problems with filling out my G325 A form: 1) Where it asks for my past employment, the address and name of my last employer doesn't fit. Should I attach a note, or break the line and fill it in the next one? 2) I was a full time student in 2006 and 2007, not employed, should I put full time student or not employed? 3) where it says "This form is submitted in connection with an application for" I-129F petition doesn't fit.. Nothing seems to fit in there. Oh, yes, and another question: On the I-129F form it says to choose an embassy. I could go to the one in London, where I live, or to one in Germany, where I was born. Does anybody know if either one is better? All the forms are really intimidating and a pain in the butt. It seems like the questions never end. Anyway, thank you all for answering, it is very much appreciated. Sorry I can't quite formulate my questions, it's really late and I'm so tired and stressed. Thank you all so much in advance! 1. I would leave it blank, print it and fill it in by hand. As long as it is legible, any or all of the form can be filled by hand. 2. Unemployed, the form does not ask about education 3. K-1 If you are a legal permanent resident of the UK (or citizen) your approved petition will be sent to London unless you say otherwise. This is what I did on my forms: 1) Where it asks for my past employment, the address and name of my last employer doesn't fit. Should I attach a note, or break the line and fill it in the next one? (in that field type: Please see attachment, and attach a typed letter, heading to read "Suppliment Attachement for Question no. 'whatever' ... then below type the full address.) Then make sure you type your name and sign above it, and date also.) 2) I was a full time student in 2006 and 2007, not employed, should I put full time student or not employed? (You can type "umemployed/student" and put the time frame for that as you would do with employement.) 3) where it says "This form is submitted in connection with an application for" I-129F petition doesn't fit.. (Where is that at?? Dont see it) Also never leave any field blank. If its not applicable, then put N/A. If is he has not middle name put (none). If there is not enough space to put information, attach additional correspondence and write or type "see attached". If you leave something blank, they can just asume your unwillingness to asnwer a question and will result in a rfe.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-13 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 List and Hello	QUOTE (Visadreams @ Oct 13 2009, 11:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, I am new to this, as we all were/are i suppose, but i wanted your input to see if i got this correct. I have the following paperwork prepared: 1. I-129F x 4 copies. 2. G325A x 4 copies for my info, and 4 copies for Fiancee with signed attachments. 3. 1 each Passport style photo of both me and fiancee. 4. Divorce decree from my past endeavor. 5. Copy of my birth certificate. 6. A notarized copy of Letters of Intent from both me and fiancee. 7. $455 Money Order. Am i forgetting something, or do you see anything wrong? Also, can the copies of the birth cert and divorce decree be copies, and not originals? Don't want to send originals if i do not have to. Another question i have is in regards to our situation. My fiancee is from the philippines, but lives in Canada. Will this present a delay of any sort? She has easy access to a consulate there, but wanted to ask for sure. Thanks! 1. I-129F x 4 copies. 2. G325A x 4 copies for my info, and 4 copies for Fiancee with signed attachments. 3. 1 each Passport style photo of both me and fiancee. (I thought it was 2 of your and your fiance) 4. Divorce decree from my past endeavor. (I believe u have to send in mariage certificate too with the divorce decree) 5. Copy of my birth certificate. 6. A notarized copy of Letters of Intent from both me and fiancee. (I dont think they have to be notarized) 7. $455 Money Order. (or personal check) 1. Dont forget a copy of his birth certificate including translation if not in english. 2. Photo copy everything that your sending or save proof to cd 4. You could make a cover letter showing a list of everything your sending 5. Copies of proof of traveling there to meet him in person, plane, train, bus, hotel, luggage tickets. 6. Chat logs if have any 7. Email logs if have any 8. Phone records if have any Yeah yeah yeah... I know whats coming next... lol Ongoing proof is NOT a requirement when submitting a K1 visa application. However... To me, give it up front and no doubts or questions, or rfe's will be requested later. But this is a perosn opinion and not necessarily based on all the opinions on vj. "Im not a 'know it all but I play on on tv!" lol Edited by MouadsWife, 14 October 2009 - 12:08 AM.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-14 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Applying again for K1 for the same person	QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Sep 12 2009, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you seen her in person in the past 2 years, this is also a requirement. I was just thinking the same thing.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-09-12 12:27:00
Middle East and North Africa	What advice can be given?	QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Oct 11 2009, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Also they may ask the same question but in different ways, remember this is Morocco, unlike most any other embassy, not to scare but you must study and be prepared. Try not to mention any money that has been sent, its like if not asked dont say. Stick to the question given no more no less and try not to hesitate in answering like your trying to (think) up the correct answer. The lady Ahmed had the first time was awful in her attitude, the second time the lady was very nice and actually had a short conversation about the music they both liked and and was very friendly but this is not always the case. Be prepared for the age question if that is a problem, be prepared to answer if kids are in the future plans, what work do you plan to do once here, how does your family feel about you marrying, they can and do ask all kids of things So about the money issue... on form DS-156 question 28 asks... "Who willPay for your trip" (to usa)... I typed an answer of "Fiance (meaning me), or Uncle. I have not sent the form off yet. Was that a good or bad answer?	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-11 20:41:00
Middle East and North Africa	What advice can be given?	I have been reading alot of misc posts and I wish we could lump all our advice in one post. For all the people who will be going through interviews soo, what is some advice that our members can offer who have been through the process. Things you think would help, things you wish you would have known from the start, and things you wished you had done. I just read a really great advice on "New Updated Numbers for Morocco" thread and thought about starting this one... We have our interview in December and we're really very nervous. Wellll.... he is... lol.. I only get nervous when he gets nervous! Thanks ahead of time everyone for your helpful hints! Edited by MouadsWife, 11 October 2009 - 01:17 PM.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-11 13:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	Leaving VJ	For those of you who I have made friends with I will continue to keep in touch. I came to the realization today that vj just isnt where I need to be. I dont need it. Life is stressful enough going through this journey, and some people on vj isnt making this journey any easier. When you cant post a question without being attacked for it, when people make snide remarks behind your posts, its really not worth it. Vj just isnt what it should be, and I dont want to be a part of it anymore. I can make this journey on my own well enough. Good luck to everyone in theyre journey. And for those who answered my questions and helped me along the way, thank you. And for those who made it difficult along with way, thank you too... because you helped me realise I never needed vj, or you.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-14 22:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	New updated numbers for Morocco's consulate	QUOTE (Bijad and Teresa @ Oct 12 2009, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Excuse me for being stupid, but what did she mean by romantic? Is that really a question that is asked? Mercy! I have wondered the correct answer to this question too... it could either mean... 1. When did we start having 'relations'? 2. When did we start having an attraction to each other? 3. When did we start to think that we liked each other? 4. When did we first say we loved each other? 5. (OR) When did my fiance write a note asking if I would be his girlfriend.. check yes [ ] or no [ ] lolol Not sure how to answer that one either!	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-12 20:08:00
Middle East and North Africa	New updated numbers for Morocco's consulate	QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Oct 11 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did they give u the pouch number? if not it probably DIDNT go yet, they are bad about this saying one thing and doing another. Why didnt she see all the evidences, was he prepared and had it all with him and she wouldnt look or he was not prepared....if it is back sorry but this is a lesson for those to follow. First always have the senator/rep lined up and ready to go if this happens dont wait until AFTER the interivew do sign him up and let him know the details ahead of time...timing is very important Be sure they take all the evidences to the interview, dont think oh i can return with more the next day it dont work like that. If he had it all teach them to present the evidences at the correct time. If she asks how do you talk, then he would say we talk phone some here would you like to see the records and hand them to her, if he says talk computer then he would say we chat alot because of money here would you like to see our chats etc etc. How long was her visits, here would you like to see our pictures of the trip These things i learned myself to late, our first was returned, i made another trip married and had no more problems, it can all be overcome in time but as in time of probably another year but it can happen. Anyway have them give you the pouch number so you can track the return. If it is returned to calif i would forget it and either refile or marry and the other takes so long to review i would still just go marry and be done with it. That is really good advice. I am getting ready to send my fiance everything, all copies of everything I sent with the original petition, and because it cost so much to send it I was thinking of omitting some evidence.. and by reading these posts it appears that is a bad idea. Thank you so much for your input and good advice!	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-11 13:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	International calling cards	QUOTE (allousa @ Oct 14 2009, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Oct 14 2009, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (allousa @ Oct 14 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Oct 14 2009, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow! The she wolf pack is out on the hunt tonight! I have posted a couple of times to your requests. I can't say that your present comments do much at all in furthering goodwill here. Really? What about the comments of others? How does that do for the goodwill? You've said ALOT of things here tonight using a broad brush to sweep everyone together....some of which have NOT made comments to you. YES people can be catty on this board and not nice at times, but you know what, I would consider that you still need to get through this process. If you don't like some people's comments....IGNORE THEM! But if you are looking for additional assistance, I would definitely take into consideration what alot of people are saying to you in regards on HOW to obtain more information and perhaps a little more gratitude to those that do help you so that you can CONTINUE to receive help. I just quit dont understand what gratitude you expect me to have...lol really its quite hillarious. I asked a question about magic jack and I get this response... How about you google "magic jack"? How did my immigrant husband navigate his way to the store, ask questions, buy a magic jack and send it to Egypt all without anyone's help and you can't even google it? On top of it all, no one gets as much as a thank you from you once you've gotten your answers. OH and before you say anything about the state of my hormones...they're ship shape. I'm a younger woman haven't gone through the change yet. Sorry, but that wasnt something I was grateful for. Hummm... then I get another wonderful response... Never changes Janine...although some of us have learned to use the Forums Search feature and google. See below; I know everyone is proud of me! That was a tad smartelicy to me, and you chalk it up to good advice. All I did was ask a simple question. And some ppl get pissed off because I did not google it on my own. They acuse me of "demanding" people to find it for me and do the work. I do applogize if I work alot, and have not replied with my gratitude... but just bc someone has not been able to reply with gratitude doesn not mean the assiatance was not appreciated. You have know idea whats going on in my life as to why I have not been able to reply back. And if you thought the bullying response was directed towards you then you should look to yourself bc evidently I hit a nerve and you somehow read that and applied it to yourself. I have never demandad anything from anyone.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-14 22:47:00
Middle East and North Africa	International calling cards	QUOTE (allousa @ Oct 14 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Oct 14 2009, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow! The she wolf pack is out on the hunt tonight! I have posted a couple of times to your requests. I can't say that your present comments do much at all in furthering goodwill here. Really? What about the comments of others? How does that do for the goodwill?	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-14 18:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	International calling cards	Wow! The she wolf pack is out on the hunt tonight!	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-14 18:11:00
Middle East and North Africa	International calling cards	QUOTE (Minya's wife @ Oct 14 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Oct 14 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lets first begin be define vj. "A place to go for questions an advice".. Oooooops! Sorry that was wrong... "we have google now" we dont need vj VJ is a "place to go for questions and advice regarding family immigration matters"...not necessarily something like details on the functionality of Magic Jack. The thread question was answered several times w/ the suggestion to purchase these items to communicate w/ you SO, yet you wanted to go in a different direction and have someone give you details on how this item works. This is not VJ related, not necessarily thread related and it is something that is really incumbent upon you to do. It is you who is thinking of purchasing this item. We all do more or less research when we chose to buy something....the people here have voiced their opinion on the quality of this item by saying it was the best thing to purchase. The rest (as in finding out if its worth it to buy, and how it works) is really up to you. Wowo... I guess we better do away with some topics on Mena then! Humm lets see.... Trick or Treat, Attention Facebook Users, Calling cards, Sending mone to Me/na, oh, and the daily "Ittsss Mondayyyy" reports, Send tax information, Stamp Controversey, Good morning, And our infamous slumber parties, The first year, Minesota Mena mini-meet.... Hummmm... do any of those topics have anything to do with immigration questions? Nope.. not! But we all are here bc of the same purpose of having something in common. So you would 'think" we could communicate in a friendly manor and share same interest. But ####### I forgot... we're not all friendly so thats not possible.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-14 14:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	International calling cards	Since when have vj developed the "find it your own dam self' mentality. If somneone has a question, and by God you just happen to know the answer, what should we say? "Im the brightest dam star on the freakin block, Im special, I know how to google, find it your own self???" Since when is asking a question too much? I mean really!!! If people just dont know the answer, be mature enough to say "I dont know". There is no need to attack the other person, or get a chain of smart asses trailing behind them. Please tell me whats the purpose? If google was so freaken great, there wouldnt be a vj. Basically, I think vj is getting to be just a portal for ppl wo vent there frustrations on other innocent people. They are obviously not happy in there life and evidently feel the need to prove something. Kind of like the bullies you remember in school that feel the need to bully and pick on other children. Basically like some members here they lack something in theyre life and theyre needy and jealous of other ppl. Theyre not happy with theyre current life situation. Or maybe they have a complex from when they were children and still havent quite grown up. Those are the people who remain bullies there whole life, up into adult hood. For those of us who arent as talented as google as other might like us to be, please explain to us to do's and don'ts of vj. Because we sure would like to get it right to make fellow members proude. I know... lets start on on going list... you know... for those of us to read back on the great advice of other members.... hummmm lets see... Lets first begin be define vj. "A place to go for questions an advice".. Oooooops! Sorry that was wrong... "we have google now" we dont need vj I for one can do without certain members on vj who create a stink and make vj uninhabitable. Im sure others know pretty much who I'm speaking of and can quite agree. There is not sense people treating people badly for making the mistake of asking a question. If you know the answer and want to supply the answer, good for you. If you dont know the answer then theres nothing wrong with that. But if you know the answer and just want to be a 'b' then shut up and let someone else answer the question. Simple. Well Im going off on my merry way to work a happy camper. If certain people want to sit around miserable all day and just make crappy replies on vj then what can I say. If it makes you feel the bigger person and gives you more confidence then who am I to stand in the way of your 'supposed' happiness. Good day! la laa laaaa	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-14 12:40:00
Middle East and North Africa	International calling cards	QUOTE (Astarte @ Oct 13 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How about you google "magic jack"? How did my immigrant husband navigate his way to the store, ask questions, buy a magic jack and send it to Egypt all without anyone's help and you can't even google it? On top of it all, no one gets as much as a thank you from you once you've gotten your answers. OH and before you say anything about the state of my hormones...they're ship shape. I'm a younger woman haven't gone through the change yet. QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Oct 12 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can someone do a recap of the MagicJack with me again? I read it a while back, but making sure I understand it completely before I buy it. Im thinking of sending one to my fiance in the next week or so. Someone told me that when I get the majicjack to set it up with a U.S. local phone number. 1. Can I choose the number myself? And so when I send it to him he can call me by just dialing (example) 318-555-5555 and thats it???? It is that simple? Im thinking ahead of time, of him being approved and giving it to his family so they can call him anytime. So if they can call him here in the U.S., and the call a cell number,.... there are NO fees that his family would pay by calling a cell number? Just want to make sure.. know we been over this before but I swear I have the memory of a gnat! No, wasnt going to say anything about your hormones actually... Just pretty much thinking you were just a b_t_h that couldnt control yourself. But thats ok... I understand people like you. No other explanation from yourself needed. You pretty much explain yourself. ta ta! Edited by MouadsWife, 13 October 2009 - 08:05 PM.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-13 20:04:00
Middle East and North Africa	International calling cards	Can someone do a recap of the MagicJack with me again? I read it a while back, but making sure I understand it completely before I buy it. Im thinking of sending one to my fiance in the next week or so. Someone told me that when I get the majicjack to set it up with a U.S. local phone number. 1. Can I choose the number myself? And so when I send it to him he can call me by just dialing (example) 318-555-5555 and thats it???? It is that simple? Im thinking ahead of time, of him being approved and giving it to his family so they can call him anytime. So if they can call him here in the U.S., and the call a cell number,.... there are NO fees that his family would pay by calling a cell number? Just want to make sure.. know we been over this before but I swear I have the memory of a gnat!	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-12 20:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	Arabic translation needed	QUOTE (Y's_habibitk @ Sep 10 2009, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> will this help? http://dhi-yazan.com/trans_en.html or do you need it in english characters? hahah... When I first met me fiances family, I had the great idea to use an online translator. Well, I was talking to his sister at the time, and thought, hey... this is the sh_t and the coolest thing. Well, turned out I told his little sister she was 'beautiful like her grandfather', and then proceed to sell her corn. Humph! She continually laughed and I did not find out until later!	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-09-10 20:38:00
Middle East and North Africa	CASABLANCA	QUOTE (New Beginnings @ Oct 12 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Staashi @ Oct 12 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Interviews at Casa, just like any of the US consulates, have not changed in the past few years. You're still going to have to defend your relationship and justify any red flags. This is and always will be Department of State's standard operating procedure. Read through the pinned material all throughout VJ - it will become your Bible. Best of luck! This is true, but Casa is a very special place When I have time later tonight I'll post our experience. My advice for now is to be overly prepared. Be ready for a rollercoaster ride and you'll do fine! Honeslty Im waiting axiously to read about ur experience. Our interview is in December and we are very nervous! Im wondering is Monday is a bad day for an interview. No one likes mondays!! Grrrr Hope the co is in a good mood on Monday!	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-12 20:12:00
Middle East and North Africa	Introduction	Welll... my name is Missy, and I am engaged to Mouad from Morocco. We first met online February 2008 and a while later became engaged. I went to visit him earlier this year to see him for the first time and stayed 3 amazing and exciting weeks, and shortly after my return in May 2009 we filed our k1 visa and received our NOA1 at the end of May. Im praying to receive a approval letter by the end of September so we can proceed to the interview process. Not sure how long those things take, but was told by vj that my estimated time to receive word of an approval was September 24th. So... axiously waiting, and waiting, and waiting.....	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-08-23 19:36:00
Middle East and North Africa	Cheapest Flight to Egypt (Roundtrip)	QUOTE (Shyflower @ Oct 11 2009, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello MENA(Salam) , We are planning a trip back to Egypt this upcoming New Year(Beginning of February)InshaAllah. Our family is 3(2 adults and 1 two yr.) now and I was hoping that you could suggest a resonably priced round trip ticket site. Maybe even tell who you used, so that we can shop around. The direct flight (NY to EG)would cost and arm and 2 legs! Egyptair was $3,500.00 !!! I have looked on www.cheaptickets.com & www.expedia.com, it seems the average is $1,200.00 per person round trip with a couple of stops. I am way...down south(Louisiana) so I already know to expect many connection flights ! Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated You find all the best secrets here Thanks in advance for your help. I think your information could be incorrect, I was under the impression it was atleast 1 arm, 2 legs and a ear or two. Maybe even a few fingers! Where you from in Louisiana? I just moved from from there. I lived there for about 7 years. I swear the mosquito should have been named the state bird! Edited by MouadsWife, 11 October 2009 - 08:45 PM.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-10-11 20:45:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tips to help your SO adjust	QUOTE (LaL @ Sep 18 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Sep 18 2009, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What am I reading wrong about this sentence???? I stocked the cupboards with cans of foul and had the round bread popular across the ME/NA. Foul = bird... sooo????? "Cans of bird???" Whats "round bread popular???" FOWL = bird	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-09-18 21:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tips to help your SO adjust	QUOTE (rahma @ Jul 30 2006, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So, for those of us who have already gone through the (possibley painful) adjustment period after our significan others arrive in the United States, I think it would be beneficial to create a list of tried and true tips for those sistas out there who haven't gone through it yet. These can be cultural and/or religious in origin, or just helpful tips for when you go from living alone to sharing your space Here are some of mine: *Have some food from home readily available if possible I stocked the cupboards with cans of foul and had the round bread popular across the ME/NA. That softened the blow of odd things like tuna sandwiches and frozen pizza a bit *Make space for him. He might not come with a lot of stuff, but make sure there's a spot on the bookshelf for him, room in the closet and in the drawers *Watering can in the bathroom At least from what I'm aware of, many people from the ME/NA region don't feel comfortable using just toilet paper. Putting a watering can in the bathroom will allow easy access at that certain time. Also, there are several bidet attachments availble that can be fit on american toilets. *If he makes salat (ie muslim daily prayer), find the direction of prayer (usually NE) and get a printout of prayer times for your area. The direction of prayer in North America is generally North East. Buying a cheap qiblah compass will help to find the exact direction. Prayer times differ by location. Put your zipcode into Islamic Finder and you'll get a page that will list prayer times for the day, a link to a monthly prayer times chart, and a list of muslim businesses in the area, which may provide you info on where to find home food. Islamic finder also has a athan 3.0 program that you can download onto the computer. This program will calculate prayer times for your area and call the athan (call to prayer) on your computer. Ask him if he has room to bring a prayer rug in his suitcase. Since he has limited room, offer to buy him one so he has more room to bring other stuff. What am I reading wrong about this sentence???? I stocked the cupboards with cans of foul and had the round bread popular across the ME/NA. Foul = bird... sooo????? "Cans of bird???" Whats "round bread popular???"	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2009-09-18 21:24:00
Middle East and North Africa	helppppp	When my husband Mouad and I met his English was not the best. Speaking was poor but typing was good. And interviewe can not judge ones relationship on how one speaks, or ones correct grammer. However that's just my opinion. When my husband went to his interview in Casablanca all our evidence was refused. We were worried and heartbroken and I contacted our senators here to make sure we wouldn't have any problems. Two months later Mouad was getting off a plane into the United States. Dont let one interviewer stop you. Be persistent and collect your evidenc, and stay firm to the truth and your beliefs. Good luck.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-11-10 21:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	Good one - I'm laughing too What is wrong with that woman ??? We look fabulous for our ages and our men are lucky it have us... Jen Hey Jen wb! It is nice to be older and fabulously looking young isn't it?? My lamb tajine my husband cooked turned out amazing! Now watching a scarey movie... a new twist to Eid celebration. Lol	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 23:08:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	At 645 pm last night, my husband was losing to me at putt putt golf with our kids. No need to mention this, I just feel like randomly bragging about something. Oh my my.. bad memory. You said putt putt. I'm speaking of golf. And putt putt golf is not golf. Want to keep analyizing?	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 21:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	Bumper cars, my wife is rolling on the couch laughing. That my friend is hillarious. Yeah. . I liked that too. But don't Moroccans play golf? Not 'putt putt'????	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 21:28:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	Hey, no fair, you read between the lines faster than I did MouadsWife. Check your mail box.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 18:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	At 645 pm last night, my husband was losing to me at putt putt golf with our kids. No need to mention this, I just feel like randomly bragging about something. Your post is duely noted and the "read between the lines meaning" and innuendo is really quite sleezy. You feel better for putting that our there?	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 18:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	Yep!  I am surprised anyone who was MENA would not realize that was a possibility.  Also the whole site-which-cannot-be-mentioned photo-stealing issue as well.  Or maybe I am just hideous.  Or maybe all three!  Maybe A and B?  B and C?  So many choices.  I shall consult an agnostic groundhog for guidance. Who is harassing you? Lolol.. that was a JOKEEE between Me and Madeinmorocco2... hhhhhhh. If you would have read the entire post of his you would have seen that it was a statement that his wife had made in a joking manner to him off the board.. I repeat... a joke, a joke. Lolol. Once again we are presuming.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 17:40:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	You should go next time, my wife is ready to pack it up and live there. Enjoy your evening, getting ready to enjoy a lamb tagine. Lol, wife said, are you done harassing those haters of us old women. Maybe ?? Maybe not Lol... we are doing the same thing. My husband slaughtered a lamb yesterday. I must say you have done a mighty fine job on our behalf of defense/harassment... I hope you and your wife have a very enjoyable evening.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 17:28:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	I resided in Fes where my family is from, but my moms family lives in El Jadida, where she felt most at home when I left. Me and my wife are retired, yes at a young age of 30, my wife is 45 and I personally enjoy taking care of her. We travel to morocco often, have a home in Fes, and basically just have a good life. I have some friends that are from Fez too. I have not visited the area of Fez, but I have heard it is beautiful.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 17:11:00
Middle East and North Africa	Older American woman Younger Algerian man	Point? Essentially they're assisting in what is 100% your job and fulfilling your obligations, and you go online and talk ####### about them because they don't want to do your job for you anymore. Hshuma. Why are you telling him shuma? Why is it 100% his job? Is a family effort. We have a business and I have a full time job. My husband and I 'both' work 10 hour days. Sometimes 11 hour days. It is not just always a male responsibility. You should not shuma anyone who works hard to care for his family. Shuma goes to the judgemental one pointing finger.	MouadsWife	Not Telling	Morocco	2013-10-16 16:50:00