ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
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
Middle East and North Africaellabentalha
Congratulations to you both!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Tanya
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-06 18:30:00
Middle East and North Africaconfusing satiuation !
" I haven't experienced that situation but I have experience to know that the customer service people have NO idea what's going on. They're basically trained to read what's on the computer screen. They really don't have any more information than what we have access to. I know that I've given some them a few lessons about the immigraton process in the past!"

I have to agree with this, I gave up on calling NVC - they don't know what's going on. I don't know how else to get any info, but that's not the way!

Good luck!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-08 17:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaJust back from Morocco
Welcome back then! How was it? I miss it already, but can't stand the heat. That's why I go in May the latest! Oh, it's almost a month now since I'm back.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-09 20:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaJust back from Morocco
Hey patiently_waiting, welcome back! What were you doing in the consulate and how did it go? Did you just go there out of blue without an appointment? Sorry, I wanted to go there too, but it was still closed... that's why I'm asking.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-07 17:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaHi to everybody from Marrakech
I consulted a lawyer after my first visit and she told me that chances were slim of him getting here on K-1 because of the age difference. So, I went for 'sure thing', we got married - still waiting for him after 2 years of being married! Go figure who's right!

Good luck and have a nice visit!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-10 22:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaCasa....has anyone NOT received the call???

Hi - I am having some great concerns that our case has been lost in the shuffle..... I can not get a confirmation from Casa that they even have our case, however, when I contact the DOS they state that our case was shipped on May 7th, received by Casa on May 16th and Packet #3 mailed out to my husbands home (correct address confirmed) on May 29th..... well he has not received anything yet.

As I said, I have emailed Casa 2 times now with no response...... anyone in the same boat?

I think I have lost my mind!!!

Malarie



It's just over a week since it was mailed out. Took my SO about 2 weeks to receive packet 3. I wouldn't stress just yet. Also, if you called DOS, they should have been able to tell you when his interview date is. That was how I originally found out for my SO. We knew before he even got the packet. Don't worry just yet. The mail is not the best over there.



Not that I am counting but tomorrow will be 2 weeks -AARRGGHHH -- I know the mail situation is not the best this is part of my concern!! I did ask the DOS if they had the interview date and what i was told is that my husband would have to fill out the forms and return them and then he would be issued the interview date. I pushed back saying - oh i thought that the interview date was included in the packet 3 as I was told this before. The lady said - No maam - you husband will have to fill out all the forms and return it to the consulate and then the interview date will be given.

I just assumed she was incorrect but who the heck knows maybe the process has changed??

So we continue to sit ...... and wait and wait and ...............


LOL -- trying to keep the spirits up!
Malarie


u should chil, girl! they usually take about 3 weeks to respond, sometimes less. so, you'll get it, i'm sure. would be nice if it wasn't a 'generic answer', but it usually is.

anyway, in my opinion, they're a$$$holes!
hopefully after re-opening something'll change, inshallah!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-11 21:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaThey all miss the TV, don't they...?!
There was a thread somewhere with free sites for Moroccan TV and radio, but I know that one of them stopped working - for TV.
I just googled 2m moroccan tv and found this, and it works for now. use it while it does.

http://www.livewtv.c..._channel/2m.htm

I also had some links to the radio, but have to look for them.

There's also some Arabic channels on Dish channels, and if you're willing to pay $40, i'm sure you can get them too.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-08 17:51:00
Middle East and North Africahello from America
Welcome to America! Wish you smooth adjustment to new country and good life with your loved one!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-18 16:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaGood middle eastern reciepes!
I would take that class if I had time, but unfortunatelly I have to work over 60 hours a week and that not including traveling from patient to patient, so I'm dead by the time I come home...
I wish I had at least 1 day off! Sorry for getting off topic!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-18 16:09:00
Middle East and North AfricaInterview Success!!!!
:dance: :dance: :dance: Yeah!!!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-06-11 16:55:00
Middle East and North Africai feel awful
So sorry honey for your loss! I've lost my cat this February even before they were talking about tainted pet food. Came home one evening and there he was on the floor! My favorite cat! He was giving my head massages and always followed me around! I was heartbroken, still am! Got TWO other cats to replace him (one just under a month after!) but they are different. Nobody can replace my Tommy! I still miss him a lot! Just let yourself some time to grieve and try to remember cute and funny things about your dog! PM me if you need to talk about it!

Also somebody gave me that 'Rainbow' poem, if you want it, I'd send it to you.

Take care
T
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-07-28 19:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA BABIES
My name gets mispronounced here lots of times... but it's pretty simple.

My favorite name is Malik/Malika (King/Queen) which is not bad and most of people can pronounce it. After that goes Hamid (short for Mohamed) but nobody has to know that...

I also like Samir/Samira, sounds nice

And all of these names are pretty easy to say

BTW, my son was nameless for 3 WEEKS since I got to pick his name but I love his name, it worked from where I'm from and it's popular here. I'm glad I took my time and nobody can tease him!
I heard about a neighbor picking a very unpopular name for an unborn yet boy... I hope they'd reconsider - too macho and there's no nickname for it.

That's my 2 cents
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-07-28 21:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaIM SO FRUSTRATED
Internet and cellphones in Morocco suck too! I haven't been able to get thru to my husband for a week now! Either a Moroccan Arabic message about something, busy tone or weird ringing that's getting nowhere. I hate that so much!

Rarely I'd just dial and he picks up - then I'm so surprised!
Sometimes even the slightest rain is an obstacle for a phone call, so I watch out for weather too now.

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 04 August 2007 - 08:16 PM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-04 20:14:00
Middle East and North Africa49 Days and Counting...
Because they can and there's been something about Morocco being a country where there's too many marriages that aren't for just people to be together, plus the age difference. That's me still guessing - they never really gave the real reason.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-04 20:02:00
Middle East and North Africa49 Days and Counting...
I wish I could go too, but I'm done my going to Morocco.... at least for this year... and frankly, he should be here. The only problem is - no visa. Wow, almost two months in Morocco, I wish I could do that! But I'd miss the toilet and real shower too much :jest: :jest:
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-04 18:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaSong of the day thread
Not a bad song! Thanks! I"m usually on melodyhits.tv with lots of arabic music. but you have to register to listen. My fav there is Tal by Mai Selim. And Iwan (singer)is pretty good with his 'habibi' and stuff. This is first time i was able to download something. Got any more?

Tanya
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2006-07-21 19:04:00
Middle East and North Africafinnaly
Mabrook!!! That's great! They probably told you to bring your passport, I don't know if you're supposed to bring anything else - we're still haven't gotten the visa. Didn't they tell you what else to bring?
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-06 18:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaI'm 49, he's 30, Im USA, he's MAROC...been in AProcessing for 5 months - Is this why???
As far as I remember I PMd you with answers. 2nd interview was a joke, nothing else! Looked at the papers and told him to go home wait for K-3 visa and their call. Been waiting even since.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-08 21:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaI'm 49, he's 30, Im USA, he's MAROC...been in AProcessing for 5 months - Is this why???
Good luck and welcome to the "waiting game:! I've been playing it much longer and it's no fun at all! Nothing I've done seem to make any difference to our case. I think, they're just waiting for us to give up, but I'm still playing!

(We have an age difference a few years less than yours) and i am really fed up with Casa, but can't do anything about it, just wait and b$#@%^ from time to time. :girlwerewolf2xn: :diablo: :cry:
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-07 16:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaCongratulations Henia!!!
Congrats, sister! Alhamdulilia! Haven't heard from you for a while and I don't have time to read everything - work too much but don't get paid too much :jest: .

Would you PM me please to let me know how you are doing?
Tanya
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-08 17:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaWanna hear something funny ???? :)
Cold showers work, working 7 days a week works too!!! I still miss him though no matter what! :crying:
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-08 19:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaWanna hear something funny ???? :)

complain loooooooooool .... ummmm u can Do this and complain .. but WHO IS GANNA Listen ???????????

even get ur head and hit it against the wall .. and no one is ganna CARE ...
the embassy people is ganna do what ever they way NO MATTER what .. .and they are ganna take their LOOOOOOOOONg time NO MATTER WHAT ...


I couldn't agree with you more! I don't think I'd be able to count the days in the process - then I'd get either too depressed or start looking to pick a fight with them, and I can't afford any of that! One time I got a banner at the store that says "WELCOME HOME" and I got so incredibly depressed and upset. I had to hide it in the closet for the better times. Hope my husband come at least this year, inshallah!

Good luck and I wanted to add that you can complain here, there's some nice people and everybody's going thru this. Not that you'll get your visa sooner if you complain here, but it makes our lives a little easier, this board!

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 08 August 2007 - 07:22 PM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-08 19:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaI gotta say Thanks to you all
Dee! I'm really glad you're safe, hope you get your house back soon! Want some help?

BTW 4 people who misunderstood me: I work 7 days a week and not at the desk, so I read what I can when I can. If I missed a word and said something just trying to help - I didn't mean anything bad! I'm not rooting for abusive men PERIOD!

Anyway, Dee. There's such places as Legal Aid and Women's Place everywhere. If you have bruises - take pictures and save them for hearing for restraining order or something like that. That's very helpful.

Take care!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-12 19:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaI gotta say Thanks to you all

I'm sorry for two things: what's happening to you and for not being able to read everything and find out what is going on. My two cents: you worked hard and waited for him to come over, right? Now it's not the best time for him - so called 'cultural shock' which I've experienced first hand! It's HUGE, girl! I bet you have no idea!

I'm not defending him or his behavior, but you have to understand that adjusting for two people of the same upbringing and from the same neighborhood would be not so easy! I'm sure if you talk to him somewhere away from home in a calm manner and try to explain things that bother you and how you want things to be for all of you would be better than arguing. I am not saying that I know MENA men very good or understand them too much, but they can be stubborn, also very emotional and hot-headed! And they like to feel like they are 'the boss'. It's up to you if you want to learn how to get what you want and how to keep him happy, totally up to you!

I could go on, but you don't need a lecture, girl. Just a little patience and time. Maybe some time alone with him so he wouldn't get jealous of your kids. And lots of talking on both sides when you're both calm. Hope this helps!

One more thing, maybe you should ask him nicely to do a few hard jobs around the house to keep him busy if he didn't start that by himself - he'll feel more useful and would have less time for looking for trouble.

Good luck, inshallah things will get better!
(((hugs)))
Tanya


There is a big difference between culture shock and being abusive.

I can say that I never experienced anything like Dee's husband is doing and my husband moved here from Morocco.

His behavior should not be chalked up to "culture shock". He is doing nothing to help Dee or her children whatsoever. He is only concerned with his "career". Why should she give him time and be so patient?


Even if it were culture shock... this is the United States of America. We don't legally abuse our spouses here nor tolerate making excuses for it.


Some people still shock me on this board and it's not a cultural shock! Next time your SO looks at you funny or does something wrong, why don't you send them packing and say, it's 'emotional abuse'? So, since I know the issue from the other side, I'm not allowed to talk here? How shocking! :girlwerewolf2xn: :alien: :ph34r: :whistle: :devil:

THIS IS NOT TO THE OP, don't get me wrong.



What are you even talking about? Have you not read any of Dee's posts about the problems she has been having? Do you think that she is upset because her husband looked at her "funny"? Your inability to understand the true problems that Dee is having is quite disturbing.

I am embarassed for you that you just posted that. Wow. Just wow.


Seriously Sarah, get a life! You spend way too much online! How's YOUR married life? Lucking something?
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-09 19:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaI gotta say Thanks to you all

Some people still shock me on this board and it's not a cultural shock! Next time your SO looks at you funny or does something wrong, why don't you send them packing and say, it's 'emotional abuse'? So, since I know the issue from the other side, I'm not allowed to talk here? How shocking! :girlwerewolf2xn: :alien: :ph34r: :whistle: :devil:

THIS IS NOT TO THE OP, don't get me wrong.

How do you know the "other side?" Dee has been/is a hellofa women to even be putting up with this kind of #######. No woman or child should have to go through anything like this.


How do I know the "other side"? I wasn't born here, that's how. Neither was my ex. Everybody was adjusting differently. But not the way Dee's describing.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-09 18:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaI gotta say Thanks to you all

I'm sorry for two things: what's happening to you and for not being able to read everything and find out what is going on. My two cents: you worked hard and waited for him to come over, right? Now it's not the best time for him - so called 'cultural shock' which I've experienced first hand! It's HUGE, girl! I bet you have no idea!

I'm not defending him or his behavior, but you have to understand that adjusting for two people of the same upbringing and from the same neighborhood would be not so easy! I'm sure if you talk to him somewhere away from home in a calm manner and try to explain things that bother you and how you want things to be for all of you would be better than arguing. I am not saying that I know MENA men very good or understand them too much, but they can be stubborn, also very emotional and hot-headed! And they like to feel like they are 'the boss'. It's up to you if you want to learn how to get what you want and how to keep him happy, totally up to you!

I could go on, but you don't need a lecture, girl. Just a little patience and time. Maybe some time alone with him so he wouldn't get jealous of your kids. And lots of talking on both sides when you're both calm. Hope this helps!

One more thing, maybe you should ask him nicely to do a few hard jobs around the house to keep him busy if he didn't start that by himself - he'll feel more useful and would have less time for looking for trouble.

Good luck, inshallah things will get better!
(((hugs)))
Tanya


There is a big difference between culture shock and being abusive.

I can say that I never experienced anything like Dee's husband is doing and my husband moved here from Morocco.

His behavior should not be chalked up to "culture shock". He is doing nothing to help Dee or her children whatsoever. He is only concerned with his "career". Why should she give him time and be so patient?


Even if it were culture shock... this is the United States of America. We don't legally abuse our spouses here nor tolerate making excuses for it.


Some people still shock me on this board and it's not a cultural shock! Next time your SO looks at you funny or does something wrong, why don't you send them packing and say, it's 'emotional abuse'? So, since I know the issue from the other side, I'm not allowed to talk here? How shocking! :girlwerewolf2xn: :alien: :ph34r: :whistle: :devil:

THIS IS NOT TO THE OP, don't get me wrong.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-08 21:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaI gotta say Thanks to you all
I'm sorry for two things: what's happening to you and for not being able to read everything and find out what is going on. My two cents: you worked hard and waited for him to come over, right? Now it's not the best time for him - so called 'cultural shock' which I've experienced first hand! It's HUGE, girl! I bet you have no idea!

I'm not defending him or his behavior, but you have to understand that adjusting for two people of the same upbringing and from the same neighborhood would be not so easy! I'm sure if you talk to him somewhere away from home in a calm manner and try to explain things that bother you and how you want things to be for all of you would be better than arguing. I am not saying that I know MENA men very good or understand them too much, but they can be stubborn, also very emotional and hot-headed! And they like to feel like they are 'the boss'. It's up to you if you want to learn how to get what you want and how to keep him happy, totally up to you!

I could go on, but you don't need a lecture, girl. Just a little patience and time. Maybe some time alone with him so he wouldn't get jealous of your kids. And lots of talking on both sides when you're both calm. Hope this helps!

One more thing, maybe you should ask him nicely to do a few hard jobs around the house to keep him busy if he didn't start that by himself - he'll feel more useful and would have less time for looking for trouble.

Good luck, inshallah things will get better!
(((hugs)))
Tanya

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 06 August 2007 - 10:03 PM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-06 22:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaWe were involved in a wreck this morning.
OMG Meriem, that's terrible! I hope you have good insurance, I had an accident last year - I still hear the screeching of the brakes and get scared when somebody tailgates. I didn't get a cent from insurance and my car was totaled!!!

You have to get started on treatments for your injuries! I feel for you, hope you can get another car and everything straightened out - it took me quite a while to get another car and I have to drive for my job!

Take care
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-22 09:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaIm Going 2 Egypt!
"I miss him so much and still hoping he gets his visa before then so we can travel back together... (so I dont cry my eyes out again on the plane trip back home) "

Been there, done that! Have a nice time, hope you bring him back with you!

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 08 August 2007 - 05:46 PM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-08 17:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaCrockpot Recipes
I have a cookbook but don't like anything in it. I use a smaller slow-cooker to make jambalaya from a package with some store bought sausage or whatever i feel like using (while i'm around to still kind of watch over it). I hate overcooked food! Chili on the other hand (with pre-soaked beans) comes out pretty good.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-09-12 19:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy 1st Anniversary to my husband!!!
Congrats to both of you! I'm very happy for you, Meriem!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-09-12 19:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaSlightly sensitive Muslim topic re: Ramadan :) (ladies only please)

Desheela -- You're right about the 40 day cloistering (although my husband's sister had her baby and wasn't cloistered maybe just spent a lot of time at her moms getting help lol!) But my husband said that the sexual relations must cease for 40 days and I said "Well where did you get that? I want to know where that comes from." He said "I don't know that's just how it is" Which was not an adequate response for me. So (don't take this the wrong way ladies). Doctor's say it is best not to have intercourse in the last month of pregnancy because it can bring on pre-term labor, AND according to my lovely husband there is suppose to be no "relations" 40 days afterwards - that is over 2 months time!!!! Not that I really think I will be incredibly interested in any action after having a child but within a month odds are pretty good haha! I guess it just goes back to me not understand these prohabitions. I really want to know where the prohabitions for men are. When are they dirty? Only after having intercourse with a woman (or using the toilet - which is an insult in my opinion). Any other times? *feminist retreats to her cave*

:lol: :lol: :lol: -this is just hilarious! I love that you compared us, women with toilets! :lol: :lol: :lol:
I know it hurts at the same time, but still... it's funny!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2006-09-30 19:33:00
Middle East and North AfricaI just need to vent
Hang in there, girl. I was waiting for 2 years and 3 months after we got married. Thanks God/Alhamdulilia, my husband is finally with me!!! The overall wait was 3 years and 3 months!

And I have so much debt to show for that waiting period, I'm still not done paying back for my trips # 2 and 3.
It will happen when it's supposed to, not when you want to (unfortunatelly), but it WILL!\

T
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-11-04 19:38:00
Middle East and North Africapay attention on here
1. Food better be packed in nice store containers or even better store bought. (I brought pickled olives packed in many bags not in a jar and they were fine).
2. Declare everything!!!!
3. The only things not allowed would be raw meat, fish, fruit and stuff like that. Plus other illegal things but I'm sure you're not bringing something like that. :lol:
4. No toothpaste or oils in carry on - they have to be in your luggage or they'd take them away from you before you get on the plane.
If you have any more questions, check RAM's site or whatever airline you're flying with. You can also ask me, I traveled back in May and managed to bring back lots of goodies!

Mabrook again. I bet you are so excited!

Edited by Visa4habibi!, 08 August 2007 - 06:09 PM.

Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-08-08 18:06:00
Middle East and North AfricaSalaam from Houston, Texas
Wa alaikum assalam and welcome, Iysha! (((hugs)))

Funny thing, we share a birthday, plus my hubby's from Fes area. I've been to Fes a few times, think this time if I go (inshallah), we are staying at his other relatives house in Khemisset. I was hoping to avoid trip #5, but it's been 11 months since I've seen him last time and no good news from anywhere about him coming over.

So, tax return money will disappear pretty fast. Oh, well.

Good luck in your journey. Hope you've addressed the 'red flags' in your application (if you have any). There's a thread about them from yesterday and you can read all about them. Feel free to PM me or post your questions if you have any - I can't promise to reply, since I'm pretty sure I'd be out of here in about 2 weeks, but I still come here from time to time.

Tanya
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-04-03 18:10:00
Middle East and North AfricaReturning Petitions to the United States via 221g
I'm officially on my 19th months now since I've filed!!! RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2007-01-26 18:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures...denied
I can't say much without details, but i've been waiting since July 2005 and my husband's visa was denied in February 2006. I was broken-hearted, but that's the process, it's not all that good. We're still working on even getting answers from anybody...
And I have the US Senator and Congress Woman's offices involved in this too...

So, yeah. In order for anybody to help you out you need to give more details.
Good luck and don't feel too bad, there's lots of people that's been happening to (or something similar).
I know some people who's been waiting for 3 years, getting to the 18 months soon myself.
Visa4habibi!FemaleMorocco2006-12-09 23:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it me or is Vermont now taking FOREVER???
Hang in there. It takes time and when you are half way though it all you will see how time just kinda flew by. Well at least thats how I feel. Maybe because I made several trips in between the wait. Give it some time and things will play out.
12/11/2006FemaleJamaica2007-08-09 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs to "Early" for me to file the I-129 Petition?
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I'm in the process of filing the K-1 for my fiance over in Jamaica and needed a little advice from those of you who have already "gone" down this road with the VSC.

My fiance and I only met this summer and spent 10 days together in July. I have two more trips planned for Sept and Nov and was wondering should I wait to send in the I-129 until after those trips or can I send it in now? I'm wondering is it too soon - after only being together a few months - or does it really matter? We have pictures, cell phone receipts, letters, boarding passes, etc. but was wondering would more trips/ time together give our case more substance.

Any advice from you guys who've experienced the process would be helpful! I'm new to the site as you probably figured out by now LOL and was just curious what you guys thought. thanks! unsure.gif unsure.gif


I would send it now if you're ready. Your additional visits will help prove a bona fide ongoing relationship at interview. At the petition stage, you only need to prove you met in person within the two years preceding your filing date. USCIS doesn't evaluate bona fides for K1 petitions. That is left to the Consular officer. Three visits in four months is pretty good evidence. Of course you'll need evidence of communication too.


I was kinda thinking the same thing. Don't get me wrong, a few months is probably not enough time to get to know someone completely. I just figured if I already had what they were looking for, maybe I could file now. I've already completed the Affidavit of support as well. Just waiting to send all of our stuff in. Thanks for your response and wish me luck!


Completing the affidavit of support at this point is just "practice". It isn't needed until asked for at the interview. At that point, the affidavit and supporting documents should be as fresh as practical. In your case, the 2007 tax return will probably be needed.

You don't seem to mind but it irks me that people think they need to give motherly relationship advice. This is a visa support group. Unless a member asks for relationship advice, it's out of line, IMO.



I know thats right. No one can tell you when marriage is a good thing for you. Sure a longer relationship helps to get to know the person better but there are some people who been with their boyfriend or husband for years and still didn't know that person. For example...SNAP. I'm sure that the people on the show thought they knew their SO and would never think that their SO would kill them.
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