Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I need help PLZZZZ	; It's not an approval	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-09-20 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Interview Result - Passed :-))	; CONGRATS!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-25 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Landed in USA	; CONGRATSS!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-31 15:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tragedy! Visa Denied!	Being prepared is 99% of success. Anyways, this is a lesson and hopefully things will work out for you guys!! Good luck Those VOs are a bunch of idiots! NO, YOU ARE THE IDIOT FOR NOT LETTING YOUR WIFE BE PREPARED ENOUGH FOR HER INTERVIEW!!!!! They want to detect fraud, fine. But at least they need to give honest people a chance to clarify things and remedy whatever they suspected during interview. It's unfair to outright denial and then send the files back to USCIS to sit in the dust for two years, without giving people even a chance for rebuttal. Just saying Edited by Channah&Aaron, 02 November 2011 - 03:45 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-11-02 15:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Dublin IS A POE....SERIOUSLY?	; How come you don't go through immigration and be interviewed (normal procedure) with a CBP since flying from Dublin to NY is still an international flight and not considered a domestic flight?! Every international flight has to go through Custom Border Protection and Security, is for what I understand.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-09-02 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What happens if you ARE turned away by CBP	; I WAS REFUSED ENTRY LAST MAY I HAD TO SIT DOWN IN SECONDAIRY SECURITY AND SAT ON A CHAIR FOR 4 HOURS. THEY GAVE ME FOOD AND DRINK AND I WENT ON THE FIRST PLANE BACK HOME TO THE NETHERLANDS. OH... AND GUESS WHAT, I DIDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR MY FLIGHT BACK.. THEN I HAD AN INTERVIEW 2 MONTHS LATER (B2) AND I DON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS ENTERING THE US EVER SINCE...	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-01-17 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	so upset and confused.	; At this point, you're visa hasn't been approved YET Maybe they need something else added to his tax returns. Haven't you asked why they didn't take your passport? I would make a phone call and ask what they need from you for them to approve your petition. I don't have a lot of knowledge about this yet, since I'm "new" and haven't been thru the interview stage. But I do know is, is that IF they have approved your petition, they would have taken your Passport from you in order to put your Visa in it and send it back to your home address. I'd like to hear what other members have to say about this. Good luck and don't panic, there must be a reason why they didn't approve you at this point. All you have to know is what they need more from you, so they can review your case and re-schedule an interview appointment.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-02-18 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	We got NOA2.. What to do next?	I would recommend getting your finanacial documentation and evidence in order. Request your tax transcripts, fill out the support form. For my fiance I sent a complete copy of the original petition, the financial support forms (at the time Morocco was waivering between the I-134 and the I-864 so I sent both), any chat logs, new letter of intent and additional evidences I had of our on-going relationship. It was expensive to send because you do not want to do standard mail (way to risky in Morocco) rather I sent USPS Express Mail and he had it in about a weeks time. Use this time to also just do some extra coaching with your fiance. If you search the site you will see lots of threads regarding the types of questions asked in the interviews at the Morocco Consulate. Good luck with your interview! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2013-04-23 08:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	Its An Approval! Visa Received!!	Congratulations!!! That is wonderful news. I am so happy for you. Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-01-20 18:33:00
Middle East and North Africa	Picking up the Visa Tomorrow!	Congratulations!!	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-01-26 23:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	Interview now less than 24 hours away....	Good Luck, you will certainly be in my prayers. Best wishes for a smooth interview process. Keep us all posted!	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-01-27 11:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	Picking up visa tomorrow...	Congratulations! I am very happy for you! And thank you for the details about Bijad's interview...I am certainly taking notes! Jackie B)	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-01-27 08:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	Ok I read to much here!!!OK	I have to admit I am right there with you....I am only at the NA01 stage waiting for the NA02, but sometimes reading the stories on here scare me to death. Though I do find hope in the successes as well. It just seems that the embassy in Casa can go either way on any given day...If you are unprepared, if you are too organized, if you are wearing the wrong color shirt.... . I am just going to hope and pray for the best. We will make it work somehow. Hang in there and keep us posted, best of luck for a very successful interview! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-02-03 09:03:00
Middle East and North Africa	Leaving in the morning! :D	Good luck and have a safe trip...I wish I was on my way to Morocco right now to see my sweetheart too.... Best Wishes, Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-02-19 09:18:00
Middle East and North Africa	Pick up Visa tomorrow 3/23	Congratulations! I love hearing positive news out of Casa! Best wishes, Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-03-23 11:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	Let's give a round of applause for Casablanca!	Congratulations! Best wishes for a happy life together So nice to hear good news out of Casa	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-04-14 07:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casablanca Consulate review and personal thoughts	Zaytoona, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. This information is so very helpful. I am really glad your fiance was able to also point out some of the commonalities of the others who were denied that day. Congratulations again, and thank you. This actually helps me to feel a bit better as my fiance and I get further along in this process. Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-04-15 06:57:00
Middle East and North Africa	APPROVED!	Congratulations!!!	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-04-20 22:06:00
Middle East and North Africa	A & S Interview Story	Sorry to hear you had such a difficult time with your interview. Please keep us posted on your progress. It seems sometimes they make the decision to deny some people before they even answer their first question.	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-05-21 07:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	Case left Casa	Monica, So sorry to hear that. Hang in there. Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-06-18 10:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	UPDATE on Casa Interview	Monica, So sorry to hear your news. I was so hopeful for you two. Please keep us updated on your case. Hopefully your congressman can get this to stay in Casa. Hang in there. Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-06-15 07:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	Interview Result	Congratulations! Best wishes to you both Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-06-29 23:03:00
Middle East and North Africa	Favorite dish from SO's country	I'm still a sucker for bastilla... I know it's cliche, but I'd walk a mile for one! It's a meat pie with chicken that's cooked in oil with onions and spices, then chilled to a paste and mixed with sugar and cinnamon, and baked into a flake pastry crust, then the outside is decorated with either powdered sugar and cinnamon, or sliced roasted almonds.. This one was from our engagement party: And this one is from a Moroccan restaurant near Washington DC (honestly, it tastes better than the ones I've had here.. they have an amazing chef): I am definitely a fan of the bastilla too...but I prefer the seafood one. Sooooo good. I am salivating just thinking about it.	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-05-18 15:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	passed interview but I-864 wanted	My fiance passed the interview. The embassy rep told her "you passed". but, then said "bring two I-864's and you will get the visa". Should we worry about this? She will drop off the requested forms, no problem, but should we worry that between the "you passed" and this week they may change their mind? What embassy are you dealing with? Sounds like you just need to provide the forms and they will give the visa.	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-13 07:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casa Interview Today	Congratulations again! Did you and your SO have any particular red flags that you overcame or positive aspects of your case that may have helped you in this process? Did you "front load" a lot of evidence with your original petition, and/or send your SO to the interview with a lot of evidence? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just trying to capture a bit of your success!! Lol..no problem and thank you, the more prepared you are the better...right?! As for red flags, we did not have anything too bad, but there are a couple of things that may have stood out... One, I was only able to manage one trip over there because of work. Secondly he has family here in the states. A sister and brother-in-law who live in the states (they are citizens for 10 years). Lastly, he did apply for a visa several years ago..but was only ever made it to the "wait-list." But, we were prepared for any questions about those things. We are close in age, he is actually older by a whopping 3 years (I love holding that over his head). As for "front-loading" no, not really. I included about 5 or 6 photos, the proof of meeting and about 4 emails. He didn't take too much to the interview either. But what we did make sure of was that the photos we took were not just smiling for the camera, it was having fun with his family and each other. I did send a personal letter for him to give the CO from me and one from my sister representing our family. I sent him a few additional emails, 2 months of chat-logs and two months of my phone records...that's it. I think the most important thing to remember at the interview is to talk through the answers, not just yes or no. And to be attentive and responsive. I am convinced they look at body language and eye contact more than listening to the answers anyway. Unfortunately, the biggest factor none of us have control over is if the CO is having a good or bad day. Sadly, there are a lot of people who just get denied unjustly. I feel awful celebrating knowing how hard it was for Monica. But, hopefully she gets that turned around quickly. Good luck to you...hopefully you have a quick and painless experience.	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-20 14:40:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casa Interview Today	Update... One week of AP...and visa in hand! Thank god they processed it quickly Thank you everyone for your support! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-20 12:05:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casa Interview Today	I am hoping and praying it will be good news and I do not want make you worry or think anything different. I will say, like others, until the Visa is in hand, you never know. There was man on here not long ago, who left his passport and was called to return and when he did they returned the passport and denied. I do not know the reason, so it could have been something they found and an isolated situation. Keeping my fingers crossed Thank you...I need all the finger crossing and prayers I can get right now. I definitely will not stop stressing or get a good night's sleep until he has a visa in his hands. I am just trying to stay sane and keep pushing back. I am waiting to hear if my Congressman got any information, then I think I will call the Senator's office. It's so nervewracking. Hopefully yours is smooth sailing Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-16 06:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casa Interview Today	I wouldn't wait....just asking the results shouldn't cause problems...and that way you know what they are doing with it. Cuz I know sometimes APs can be sent back to the US (correct me if i'm wrong ppl)...so its best to keep it in the embassy if u can, if they are considering that. And they may tell your senator or congressman more than they tell u. Can't hurt to have them on board either way. I regret not contacting mine right after the 1st interview. I say, better to be safe, then sorry Good Point! I am faxing my congressman right now to see if he can make an inquiry for me. I guess it can't hurt. Thanks for the positive thoughts too Sarah. I am hopeful that we hear something quickly. Hopefully you hear something soon too!...the waiting is so difficult. Or maybe I am just way too impatient. I will keep you all posted! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-13 07:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casa Interview Today	Atleast they kept his passport....that should be a good sign. But just know, you never know with Casa. We were told we were in AP also, and then called in for a 2nd interview & refused. So it can go either way. Keep your hopes up and stay on top of the embassy. I always got the most information when I called. And your senator or congressman may be able to help also. Best of luck to you and your fiance. Thank you. I am thrilled that they kept the passport, but as I have seen with Casa it can still go either way. I am going to give them until Wednesday then start calling. I don't want to overdo it and have them give him a hard time. I just hate the waiting games. Hopefully we hear something soon. Until then I will just keep praying. Thanks, Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-12 18:30:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casa Interview Today	I feel a little better now...I emailed the embassy and they actually responded within an hour. They told me that my fiance's case "requires additional administrative processing. We will notify him once the processing is complete" So, I feel a little more positive...hopefully just a little time in AP. Until then, I will just keep praying!	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-12 10:08:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casa Interview Today	Thank you! I am going to email them now and try to call later as well...I was just worried that if I bugged them already that they would get annoyed and throw us to the bottom of the pile!	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-12 08:02:00
Middle East and North Africa	Casa Interview Today	My fiance had his interview in Casa this morning, but I am a little confused and wondering if anyone else had a similar situation . I don't have all the details yet because I am at work but I will see if I can get more from him later. He said the interview went well and they asked him a lot of detailed questions, but did not give him much of a hard time. In the end they gave him slip of paper without anything but his name and interview date on it and told him they would contact him. They did keep all of his paperwork, pictures and his passport. Does this mean they are reviewing his evidence, AP, second interview??? Not sure if I should email the embassy myself to inquire...or if I should just wait and see... This whole thing is soooo stressful!! It is making me crazy not to know.... Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-07-12 07:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	Possible MENA issue at the consulate?	Update: We are officially in AP.... this could be a good thing... It is a good thing! And completely normal. I would not worry, sounds like you just need to waiting things out for a little while. I pray it goes very quickly for you! Hang in there! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-08-17 07:35:00
Middle East and North Africa	MY HUSBAND IS FINALLY HOME!!!!!!!	Congratulations! You must be so happy	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-08-20 10:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	Where do you live in the US ?	Baden, PA, Just outside of Pittsburgh.	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-08-04 07:34:00
Middle East and North Africa	JFK POE	I am so glad you asked this question! I was wondering the same thing...though, you get your hubby tomorrow! I still have to wait a couple more weeks. I am very excited for you! I know you will be busy reuniting and getting married . But let me know how his entry goes. Good luck and enjoy your time back together Jackie Edited by bahisgirl, 28 September 2010 - 09:49 AM.	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-09-28 09:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	NOW I CAN SAY MONDAY IS MY LUCKY DAY	Congratulations and good luck! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-09-28 09:51:00
Middle East and North Africa	visa approuved I'm not surprised	Congratulations!!! I think you went in with a great attituted and I am so happy you got a great result! Soon you will be with your love....and on to the fun of AOS Take care and have a safe trip to the states! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-10-13 21:24:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA men say the darndest things....	This thread keeps making me laugh... Another thing that my husband does is confuses numbers...anytime he means to say thirty, he says thirteen, forty is fourteen....and then when I say something like that is thirty dollars, he always says...you mean like 3-0? As if I am the one who is confused I keep trying to correct him...but he still does it all the time! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-12-30 16:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA men say the darndest things....	I love this thread, it is making me smile....my husband says so many things that just make me laugh each day. I know that accent helps too. Like: instead of "me too" when he agrees with me...its always "so mine" it always melts my heart... and always on the phone..."have a nice day" no matter what he always says that. I called him to tell him I would be home in five minutes..."ok, have a nice day" its just adorable. As for the food...he is obsessed with ketchup. He puts it on EVERYTHING, unless we are making Moroccan food...pizza, chicken, eggs...and even on Thanksgiving turkey (on top of the gravy)...gotta love him. Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2010-12-10 11:09:00