ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLooked in the mailbox....What the HECK is this?
Congrats kicking.gif on the NOA2
phillyfashionistaFemaleJamaica2009-07-20 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust got approval in mail...
Congrats on the approval!
phillyfashionistaFemaleJamaica2009-09-14 10:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaDOS is useless for people stuck in USCIS
I've found it online when I needed it, not that I used it. They give you the #, the fax number but no address to mail somehting. try on uscis.gov, it's there somewhere, i'm sure.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-20 08:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaDOS is useless for people stuck in USCIS
Thanks Dorothy and TDS. I even called his brother and nothing. The weird phone # my husband gave me doesn't even ring, so either he made a mistake or something's wrong.

I'm leaving tomorrow at 12 noon for JFK and still don't know what's going on. This is promissing to be the 'best' trip ever! He used to call me be4 I'm leaving for Morocco. Now I got a phone call from probably a pay phone in Morocco on my cell, but I wasn't there. Called back and got a strange guy who hang up on me. Is this me over-reacting or am I right? Dorothy, can I have that phone number in Casa, just in case?

Sorry, TDS for getting off topic. I'll behave
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-19 21:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaDOS is useless for people stuck in USCIS
Yes, I did! I got everybody involved that I could. Now the consulate is closed for who knows how long. I got the new AOS papers done yesterday and I'm taking them with me on my trip to Morocco (in case he ever needs them).

I'm going out of my mind right now! I can't reach him, he got someone else's cell instead of his own and the phone number doesn't work! He can't get it back right away since he's in a different city and I'm leaving tomorrow! I'm afraid I won't know anything tomorrow before I have to go to the airport! I"m sure, i'm over-reacting, I hope I am!

But he didn't e-mail me or anything since I couldn't reach him. #######! I have to figure something out!

Sorry for rambling, but that's where we stand right now.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-19 18:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaDOS is useless for people stuck in USCIS
Hang in there! We've been waiting a long time and - nothing! Hope everybody get their visa soon, but .... I know what you mean! This process $@$#@%$&^((*_)_+(&%$$!@~!$*&)$#%$&^(*&)()()(&^%$#@!#@!$#@&^%^&


I wish it was over with in 2005 or 2006, but it's still not done! :girlwerewolf2xn: :cry: :clock: :no: :crying: :blink: :unsure: :angry:

OK, see you all nice people in 3 weeks, if i can get out of morocco.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-19 16:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy fiancee's interview was successful
CONGRATS!!! MABROOK!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-19 08:26:00
Middle East and North AfricaSUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW IN AMMAN
MABROOKS! THAT'S GREAT! I bet you can't wait until you see him already!!! Best of luck! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-19 08:19:00
Middle East and North Africamedical in morocco
the whole thing with getting to casa and back and everything else was about $500, but they have it on the site somewhere. you have to pay for the interview too, you know. so, if you add all that up... but then i guess it depends on how far your fiance is from casa.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-20 08:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaAPs in Casa
I don't even have to write anything here - just read my signature, no change up to today.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-03-27 17:44:00
Middle East and North AfricaNew Consulate Information - CASABLANCA CO
"I dont know if it helps, but when you are in the middle of the process, you can lose all sight of the end and feel like a million things can go wrong. It's really a terrible time. Hang in there and know it will pass!"

I know that wasn't addressed to me, but i'm not in the middle of the process! I feel like I've been in this process for about a year and a half too long! Anyway, I should be packing, what am I still doing here?
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-15 20:26:00
Middle East and North AfricaNew Consulate Information - CASABLANCA CO
Thanks for the update. Where are you in Morocco?
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-15 19:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaBack from Morocco
Good for you, Iysha.
This time my husband's relatives didn't let me do anything! I tried making banana bread, thought they had everything on hand! Oh yeah! Get the eggs, the milk and the baking soda. Bananas too. Then his grandma and him started screwing with the oven... Oh man!

Maybe the baking soda is different there? It didn't rise too well and they were opening the oven like 5-6 times, so of course the bread fell and was blah.

My olives don't have any lemons in them , but they're still very good, plus I got the spicy pepper sause!
I used it in harira and they laughed at me... Well, they laughed at a lot of stuff I did. Of course, now I feel terrible! I woke up and wanted to hug his uncle's baby! Silly me, I'm home now :bonk:

And I finally learned how to wear a hidjab, so not too many people would stare at me! Ok, going back to the messed up house - three cats and 2 teenagers.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-12 15:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaBack from Morocco
Thanks girls!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-12 10:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaBack from Morocco
Just wanted to let everybody know that everything's normal in Morocco, it's just Casa trying to give us going through Morocco trouble (like they didn't give me enough!).

I'm back... glad I didn't use time in cyber to write about this.
Anyone wants some hot olives?

Wish I could have stayed over there... :crying:
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-11 20:54:00
Middle East and North AfricaThanks (saha ~ jazk Allah kheirn) everyone
Sorry Henia to read about your husband, I'm just catching up, just now. Glad he is moving and sure hope and pray for his speedy recovery! Stay strong, sister!

How do you manage with him out of work? I hope you're all right in that area.

(((hugs)))
Tanya
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-12 22:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaCase Sending Back
Hope so! Good luck!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-13 11:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaCase Sending Back
My guess would be that your fiance has to try to get it on Monday and if possible, just come to the Consulate and give it to the lady personally. That would be the best! I hope he can get the right papers real quick! I missed the time when they were screwing around with the case - I did call and tried to do something about it, but it wasn't just a wrong paper. It's a screwed up Consulate! They do it to a lot of people there!

So, now, 15 months later, just coming back from Morocco after visiting my husband and leaving him on our 2nd!!! wedding anniversary!!! I am trying to help you the best I can.

Wish you luck, hope he gets it on time!
T

Also, I just looked at your timeline... Vermont is not a service center to get your papers returned to, they seem to be the slowest ones. Plz hurry!

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 12 May 2007 - 10:34 AM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-12 10:31:00
Middle East and North AfricaCase Sending Back
I know what you've been told on the phone, but you had to cover all your bases, meaning you had to get everything and anything you'd think they might want. And not believe them on the phone - they say one thing, then they say another thing. Personally, I would get all the papers right away. Try to call back and ask to keep your papers there, so you can give them what they want!!! Call them as soon as you can reach them! If the case goes back, you're screwed because it takes a lot of time just to send the papers back and nobody even cares when they get there - they have the lowest priority possible.

Just look at my case! Call them back and ask them to give you time to bring the right paper!!! That's my advice. Maybe others will disagree, but that's what I think.

Good luck!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-12 08:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaNEED HELP WITH MEDICAL ISSUES
Hi, I just wanted to add that as far as I know you can get medical help for free over there. It's just better when you pay. But it's free, I'm pretty sure.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-13 11:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaNEED HELP WITH MEDICAL ISSUES
Sorry, no advice. Just wanted to say, sorry to hear about your husband's problem. Hope you'll find a solution soon. I keep sending my husband to doctors when he complains about his problems, but he doens't want to go. So, I don't know what to tell you.

Also, you must be fireproof, cause I wouldn't go in June even if it was free or if I got paid for it, just too hot for me. I just got back yesterday and was already getting tired just from a few hot days.

Good luck!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-12 20:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhere does some go from here?
Just wanted to say that you're in my prayers and I'm sorry for all your sufferings, Aisha. Stay strong, sister, Inshallah, you'll get your way!

My two cents: the King doesn't want to make anything better over there, only what's needed for him. I'm sure he's richer than you and he doesn't do anything to change the country, even though, he could!
So, if you're in a poor corrupt country... trying to beat the system.... good luck there!

I wouldn't do that, but it's your choice. Do what others suggested to you, go to Spain and come back. Hope, you won't have to deal with the same man again after you return. Cause if you do, he might become even more stubborn and want even more money! Which you didn't want to do in the first place. Anyway, you do what you think is best for you, just think if it's worth all the heartbreak and problems on the way.

May Allah give you strength and a quick solution to all your problems!

Good luck and keep us posted!
Tanya
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-13 11:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaHope!
Waelikum salaam.

I wish I could feel that way!
Thanks God for distractions like working over-time and kids and lots of other stuff; also for getting so used to this 'wait' ... but I'd rather have my husband here than getting used to waiting!

Also, thank you for your post.

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 17 May 2007 - 09:25 PM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-17 21:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaCasablanca consulate any information about reopening again ?
Yes, there are! Where have you been? There's like 2 or more threads about Casa (Casablanca) and you're just asking?

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=68183

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=66408

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=67359

Dont' think there's anything new though. Maybe you just didn't know that Casa means Casablanca?

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 18 May 2007 - 07:55 AM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-18 07:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaWHY?
"On average", I see about half of married people get 221(g) or more from Casa. My case might be different, but so are many many more of others before me and at the same time as me.

Anyway, if you think, Casa is great - I just told you, it's not! Maybe, comparing to Egipt... but there's cases that took 2,5 years in Morocco too...

Hope your case takes less time then mine! (F) That's all.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-20 13:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaWHY?
"But why do people in Morocco have their AR/P done in about a week to two weeks on average from this board anyways and Egypt is on average 4 to 5 months? It makes absolutely no sense to me."

Oh, really, doodle? I wish it was true! Just look at my signature plz!

I know you're talking probably about AP in the country of interview, but whatever this wait is called, is getting on my nerves! :girlwerewolf2xn: :diablo: :cry: :clock: :ranting: :protest: :crying:
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-20 11:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaFinally Married!!!
Congratulations!!! Great news and great pictures!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-17 20:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's that time again!
and DOODLE, don't deprive yourself! it's not worth it! my husband kept telling me how skiny I am two weeks ago (and I'm not skinny - i can fit into size 12, maybe something in 10, but I'm not skinny!).

It's a trend over there: skinny man and a woman who has curves. All the movies and everything - I even saw a woman singing with a triple chin and looking very heavy, and it's norm there! I wanted to use the 48 hour diet thingy be4 going, but thought, they'd try to fatten me up anyway. Why waste money and deprive myself. Now I can torture myself plenty! Just a friendly advice...

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 22 May 2007 - 09:29 AM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-22 09:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's that time again!
"doodle, my bday is July 22nd lol.."

so is mine! i think, there's somebody else with July 22 B-day here. Dont' remember who that is, sorry.

T
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-22 09:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaCasa update
It's Ok, Natalie. Honest mistake. Take it easy, girl! We've actually e-mailed Casa while I was there, last week and got an 'out of the office' auto-reply. Not sure if going there would have helped our case any, but my husband thought, it was worth a try.

I just wish they were open when I was there, at least I wouldn't feel so bad leaving.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-12 22:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Filers W/NOA 2 May '07
Good luck!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-22 09:13:00
Middle East and North Africacould you say a lil prayer?
Doodle, good to hear your husband's OK! I just read the whole thread, glad the reason is that simple!!! Alhamdulilia!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-24 18:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaAngie's husband got the call
Congrats! :dance: :dance: :dance: Hope you see him real soon!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-21 18:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaA Broken Journey

In abolutely NO WAY am I defending what Muhammad has done or the completely horrendous way in which he has treated you, but I too have noticed a change in my husband since his arrival in the U.S. We lived together in Jordan for several months and everything was wonderful. I was forced to return to the U.S. and wait for his arrival here a year later. A few days after his arrival I noticed him withdrawing into himself and becoming quiet. His smiles disappeared and his words fell nearly silent. He refused to leave the house, he refused to socialize, and although he remained polite with my family he had no desire to see them. Out of what I think is fear, he began to criticize the American culture and way of life....everything from the way we build our houses, to our street laws and other aspects of our lives. He NEVER became physically abusive with me but I knew something was wrong even though he refused to talk to me about it.

It is VERY difficult for these men to come here. Most have never traveled outside the city they were born in much less beyond their country and to a whole new world. It takes a tremendous emotional toll on them and many have trouble dealing with this. They have left everything they have known all their lives, not knowing when they will return - if ever, and it is a huge blow to their egos to come here and live in a woman's house with many of us whom work jobs while they are stuck at home waiting for theor EAD. Many of these guys were prominent members of their community back home and worked respectable jobs and now that they are here they have trouble getting hired at Wal-Mart and are constantly reminded that they are not as good as U.S. Citizen and made to feel sub-human. This is A LOT to handle and many simply snap.

Again, this is NO EXCUSE or REASON to EVER EVER hit another human being, much less your wife - the person who has stood by your side and done so much for you. I am already researching counselors and am doing my best to help my husband through this difficult time. I've pushed and finaly goten him to talk to me and we have begun to work it out together but I am still seeking professional assistance. I hope you are able to recover and heal from this terrible ordeal and my thoughts and prayers are with you, but please remember that you are NOT alone.



Sorry girls, i didn't finish reading all of it yet. But I feel like I need to reply to this one! OK, here goes. It's called "cultural shock", it's a term I got in a book when I came over. It's huge and not being able to get a job is huge too - staying at home and all that can get a very happy guy just plain depressed! I know I was, but I had small children and couldn't leave them with anybody for even 5 minutes! But that is still no reason for arguments and fights!

People with both 'cultural shock' and depression need help. cultural shock is just about accepting and understanding and it's good when there' s someone to explain it step by step, plus there's time factor for adjustment.

I don't know how to overcome it, I did it, but it took a while. Having stores and people from the same country around helps too.

Good luck, mandolin.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-30 20:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaA Broken Journey
Jean, I was just reading all of this. I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through!

I've spent so many years with my ex who'd snap out of nowhere, just once in a while... He could be soooooooooooo sweet... if he wanted to. But as time went by he wanted to be sweet less and less! I had to suffer so much and I was here all by myself, nobody else to turn to - no family or anyone.... It wasn't very often but...

When I finally left him only one of my kids followed me due to the brainwashing from the now officially 'evil' ex. Well, not even 'evil' - he's just a little off mentally. Not enough for a hospital, but enough to make people believe that they're crazy, not him.

I know you put so much into getting your Moh over here! I know (or can imagine pretty well) what you're thinking about now. I know that what girls wrote here is TRUE and their advice is basically the same. I have to agree with it as much as it hurts me to say this!

May God give you strength, wisdom, health and whatever else you need to put this all behind you! Please stay safe and PM me if you need anything! Hope I can help you somehow!

(((hugs)))
T

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 27 May 2007 - 08:02 PM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-27 19:58:00
Middle East and North Africamorocco summer travel

:wacko: :wacko: i had not planned on going to morocco yet again before my fiance arrived in the us. but now that the consulate is still closed and no opening in sight (and who knows when his interview will end up being/how long AP will be!!) i want to go see my fiance so badly. now that summer is here prices for plane tickets are DOUBLE what i paid just a few months ago. i've been checking everywhere.
travelocity, sidestep, kayak, expedia, orbitz, royal air maroc website, etc. does anyone have any in on finding good deals that i don't know of? i've also called my local moroccan travel agent and am waiting to hear back about what he can find. :help: the best i can find has been around $1300. thats insane!


1st time I went I used a travel agent from Philly, she got me a ticket with British Airways for $720, but that was three years ago. Prices have changed since then(I went in August-September). Since then I've been using RAM booking online. They used to have a 'last minute deals' thing on the site, and you had to get it less than a week ahed. Also you had to be going for 14 days or under. Last time I searched and searched, but couldn't find that on their site.

I could have used some other airline again, but remembering the pain with BA (6 hour overlay) I chose direct flight. Hope that helps.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-01 19:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaRoyal Air Maroc
I IMd you on yahoo, but never got anything back, that's why I'm asking here. Take care.

T.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-02 19:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaRoyal Air Maroc
I don't know about Casa airport - never been there alone for too long. But RAM is OK. They're late for check-in both directions and it's a pain to get there from afar by 9 am, but I'm sure, you'll manage, Henia.

How's your husband doing? You never replied.

T
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-01 19:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaJanine
not too sure, but i think she said she can't use a computer at work anymore. and she has a second job also, guess, she doesn't have the time. i was supposed to meet up with her, when i do (or talk to her), i'll let you know. you're talking about mrs. forgetfull, right?
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-05 21:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaYou know you have ....
I have to agree with these:
5. You already know which routes and flight times to your SOs country
6. You know what is served on flight and the entertainment even before boarding
7. You have had to buy new suitcases within the last 6m cos they wore out - well, i didn't just yet. But this time my wheel on the suitcase broke. So, if I have to go back again :girlwerewolf2xn: :girlwerewolf2xn:

8. I know the drivers and the way they do things for Dave's limo, which is a van service I've been using.
9. I know my way around JFK's terminal one - and I only had to use it for going to my SO's country.
10. I have too many bags with socks from RAM - I started giving the bags away - they're pretty cute.
11. I know the best spot on the plane now, and I always pick my spot when I book the flight on the internet.
12. I travel with a pillow from a dollar store, just so I can take naps on the van, and usually I'm the only one that's napping there comfortable.
13. I check my passport for the new stamp when leaving just to make sure it's there and I have no problem. It took 3 people to find the stamp in my passport this time-it's almost invisible!
14. I'm such a pro at packing that everything gets here just fine, and I got a lot of stuff this time.

Sorry, this sounds pretty boring, nothing funny

Well, they did make me leave the toothpaste I put in carry on by accident.

Ok, funny stuff. 'Always' pads made in Pakistan are better than ours!!! Way better and more expensive. They have some kind of nice smelling jel inside and are advertised on TV in Morocco! I even opened one and made my son smell it :lol: :lol: :lol: He was, like, what's wrong with you?

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 13 May 2007 - 01:06 PM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-05-13 13:05:00