Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	police certificate from Germany	QUOTE (alimaryam @ Dec 24 2007, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I recieved police certificate today from Germany,it say KEINE EINTRAGUNG.I have to translate it from German to English and send it as soon as possible to NVC.It was only the paper missing and iam glad i got finally, cuz i waited long time to recieve it here in Morocco where i live now.I really want my case to finish cuz iam so tired of this proccess.I NEED MY WIFE!!!!!!!! Keine Eintragung means "no entry", that you have a clean record...congrats!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2007-12-24 20:43:00
Middle East and North Africa	Muh Buh Puh...Ready to go???	Congrats and happy reunion!!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2007-02-10 10:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	WHO PAYS FOR ALL THE PLANE TICKETS	Just a quick question for all the American women, did you pay for your plane ticket over to see your love, or did he pay for you? I understand they are from poor countries, but I am not that rich either, and not a sugar mama. Just really interested, because I have a husband in Egypt, whom I never talked to, but I paid for the plane ticket to see him and now i am paying all of this off working myself to an early grave. I guess I am a little old fashion and would like the man to take care of some of this, but maybe that is not the way things work. So please share with me who pays for what and did you feel kinda of mad if you have to pay all the bills, is it almost like buying a husband. That is how i feel now. Sherry, how is it that you never talked to your husband? I find that strange, I sure enough wouldn't be flipping the bill for someone I've never talked to. As for my husband, of course I paid for the plane tickets there and the visa cost. Unless they're from a rich family, they won't be able to buy the ticket and it can't really be expected. My husbands salary was like 10 dollars a week. Now that he is here, he's working and providing, what more can I ask. I never saw myself as a sugar mama, just doing what was necessary for us to be together. If this was buying a husband, I bought myself a nice one! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2007-06-27 11:46:00
Middle East and North Africa	TO CALL or NOT TO CALL?	QUOTE (bridget @ Feb 26 2008, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KyanWan @ Feb 25 2008, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't call the operator too much. The automated, as often as you want. I usually talked to the operator when there was: - A change in the case status - A document I sent in, about 1-1.5 weeks AFTER I sent it in. Make SURE when you speak to an operator that you're - - concise - as polite as possible - Make sure you tell them "Thanks for your help" when you're finished. Do not say a single rude word to them, or be impatient with them - they're only there to help you. They, potentially, can hold your case in their hands. If you leave a good impression ... occasionally, you may get a surprise. Sometimes, it pays to be nice. How on earth will we know there's a change in case status if we don't call. That's the REASON we are calling...to see if there's a change in our status. Are you talking about calling USCIS or DOS or NVC? When I called DOS during our process, the operator even told me call whenever you want. What documents are you sending in to DOS???	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2008-02-26 09:36:00
Middle East and North Africa	MAUREEN AND MALEK GOT THE VISA IN JORDAN TODAY!	Mabrouk!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2007-03-06 16:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	Non-Muslims married to Muslim MENA	QUOTE (Ganja_Girl @ Apr 18 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How has the geography of religion evolved over the centuries, and where has it sparked wars? Our map gives us a brief history of the world's most well-known religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Selected periods of inter-religious bloodshed are also highlighted. Want to see 5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds? Ready, Set, Go! http://www.mapsofwar...f-religion.html That map is great Ganja Girl thanks!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2008-04-18 10:24:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA married to Americans...	QUOTE (julianna @ Apr 21 2008, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK, here are some general issues which I have heard of people encountering or have had experienced myself or discussed myself: 1. Dress-- to cover up or not! 2. Friends of opposite sex, touching opposite sex, emailing/calling opposite sex 3. attitudes about morality-- this can come up about homosexuality, watching movies, etc which have these subjects 4. cleaning/household maintenance 5. pets 6. religious tensions including icons 7. familial relations-- i know my husband makes sure i call my family several times a week which i normally did anyway, but some may not be used to this Anyway, these are some of the things that I have heard about or had to deal with or talk about in my own relationship. My husband and I had discussed many of the above subjects before he came. Lucky for us, he hasn't changed much from his previous views. I do have friends of the opposite sex, and he doesn't mind as long as we don't get too chummy and he is included, which I don't have a problem with at all. One of my best friends is a homosexual, and I knew Hassan had a little trouble with that, but he's always handled himself in a respectful manner towards him, and even put forth effort to include him in our lives. When I'm working he helps me with the household, although he prefers not to. We have cats that come into the house...so no problem there. I think communication is really important before the guys arrive, as a matter of fact, before you make any serious committments as in marriage or filing papers for someone. Of course it's always a little different from the way it was discussed before, there are things I thought wouldn't bother me, and I'm sure that goes for him as well, that turned out to be somewhat of a problem later, nothing serious but little things....so if you're in a relationship like this, both of you have to be flexible in my opinion. Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2008-04-21 11:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA User_names	QUOTE (chaishai @ Sep 10 2007, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (amira_ordonia @ Sep 10 2007, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My old screen name was Jordanian Princess and that has always been my ID on email and everything else which is why I selected it here. Now my screen name is Amira Ordonia which just means Jordanian Princess in arabic. What does yours mean and why did you select it? If its in arabic, translate it. hebrew... chai = life shai = gift OMG I have a cat named Chai Chai...	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2007-09-11 00:39:00
Middle East and North Africa	CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS NUTTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congrats!!!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2008-04-21 17:04:00
Middle East and North Africa	need ead!!!	Hi! I'm new to the MENA forum ...my husband is from Syria and came on the K1 visa December 07. We got married in January 08, and filed AOS paperwork end of Feb. Just had his Biometrics appointment on 4/19, and was wondering how long it usually takes for the EAD card to come?? Also, can anyone tell us where there are any groups for Arabs to get together? He's getting lonely and needs friends.. Thanks!! Kara	sussemadel	Female	Syria	2008-04-25 21:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	pray for me tomorrow	Good luck!! Tell us how it went!	sussemadel	Female	Syria	2008-06-18 00:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA User_names	mine is german for sweet girl...i couldn't think of any other name ..	sussemadel	Female	Syria	2008-07-22 01:23:00
Middle East and North Africa	hanging in there are you ok??	I think she has about 1 1/2 to 2 months before she's due?? could be wrong....i hope her and her kids are safe, and her health is ok.	sussemadel	Female	Syria	2008-07-25 21:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	hanging in there are you ok??	Just wondering if anybody knows if Wahrania/hanging in there is ok??? About 2 weeks ago she posted and her situation with her husband was a little worrisome. Wahrania are you ok??	sussemadel	Female	Syria	2008-07-25 20:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	VISA IN HAND!!!!	congrats and have a happy life together!!!	sussemadel	Female	Syria	2008-08-14 14:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	First Tunisian (& Arab) to win an Olympic Swimming Event	2 Egyptian women were competing in the Sychronized swimming event, but I don't think they won. I didn't watch the finish...it's just on toooo late here on the West Coast.	sussemadel	Female	Syria	2008-08-19 01:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	timelines	Thanks so much Sarah, I really appreciate this, its nice to talk to people that have been through it and read all the different posts, better than making yourself crazy....well, I'm still making myself crazy but this helps Sarah & Hicham congrats on your visa...hope we're so blessed and it goes fast. From the timelines they show from CIS it seems that it will sit in California for at least 4 to 5 months....oh well at least the process is started. Thanks for caring!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-22 00:40:00
Middle East and North Africa	timelines	Thanks alot for the warm welcome and the info!!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-21 03:08:00
Middle East and North Africa	timelines	Hi everyone! I'm new here, I was wondering if anybody knows how accurate those timelines are that they post from the service centers and the averages from the embassies? Thanks alot for any info! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-21 02:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	Whatcha doin?	is anyone else having trouble signing in to yahoo right now? i can't seem to get in!! noura Yep Noura. I've been sitting here waiting 3 minutes so far and my messenger won't log in. me too, i keep trying and trying... no luck for abt 20 min or so! guess that's a sign i don't really need to be online! hehehe... time to go thru another cabinet i guess noura Yahoo's been down for a couple of hours here, figures....screw up the weekend for everybody. Hopefully they'll fix it before everyone is alseep over there. Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-22 16:42:00
Middle East and North Africa	Moroccans in US	Nice article, thanks so much for posting it!!!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-23 21:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	Syriana	I found it ok, fell asleep a couple times but interested enough to jump back and watch the scenes I missed	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-22 00:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	HE GOT HIS VISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congratulations to you both and a happy life TOGETHER!!!! MABROUK!!!!	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-27 01:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY	We made it! Another week behind us. A new week ahead. There has been so much good news on the forum. I hope it continues and picks up even more next week. I also wish allergy season would come to a close. *sneezes* Anybody else out there creeping around? Got any plans for the weekend? I'm going to do my impression of a sofa for as many hours as I can. Then I'll probably get gas in my car. I am one wild chick... I have a busy busy weekend....I have to pack, me and my daughter are going to Germany for 16 days to visit my family, where we'll have NO INTERNET!!! I guess its expensive phone cards to keep in contact with Hassan. I hope you all have good news when we return!!! All the best! Michaela Michaela, Which city in Germany? Can I come please???? My fiance lives in Hamburg Have a safe and a wonderful trip. Yasi Yasi, fly to Oregon and I'll pack you in my duffle. I'll be going to Duesseldorf to see my uncle spend a couple days and go to bavaria and spend with my parents, they live at the czech border. I'll fly out of Munich. We won't be near your fiance. Whats he doing in Hamburg??? Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-28 16:41:00
Middle East and North Africa	FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY	We made it! Another week behind us. A new week ahead. There has been so much good news on the forum. I hope it continues and picks up even more next week. I also wish allergy season would come to a close. *sneezes* Anybody else out there creeping around? Got any plans for the weekend? I'm going to do my impression of a sofa for as many hours as I can. Then I'll probably get gas in my car. I am one wild chick... I have a busy busy weekend....I have to pack, me and my daughter are going to Germany for 16 days to visit my family, where we'll have NO INTERNET!!! I guess its expensive phone cards to keep in contact with Hassan. I hope you all have good news when we return!!! All the best! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-28 11:53:00
Middle East and North Africa	Monday	Hey everybody. Well I am moved, my house is back in order. Alhamdullilah. I have some great news. My Hachemi is coming home. He is booked on a RAM flight for August 12th. He has to fly to Casa from Algiers the day before. Then the next day he leaves for NY. He will arrive at 3:40pm. At 7:29pm he will leave JFK for Atlanta. At 10pm he will leave Atlanta and arrive in Jackson Mississippi at 11pm. I can not beleive it. It is finally happening. Jean, I like that email. Sounds like they are trying to reassure you that he is getting the visa soon. I am praying for you guys that are still waiting. Twila, I hope your little cat does well. Poor thing. Meriem Meriem I'm so happy for you and Hachemi. I wish him a safe journey, and hope the time passes quickly until you're reunited!! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-31 11:42:00
Middle East and North Africa	Salwa and Mark....	Best of Luck Salwa! Praying for you! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-30 23:50:00
Middle East and North Africa	Countdown for Hicham's arrival	All the best Sarah and Hicham, hope his immigration goes smooth for him and a happy reunion! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-31 18:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	When you marry or married your SO...	Definately change my name to Hassan's, I still have my ex's name now...trying to get rid of it FAST!!!! Besides, I love Hassan's name. Michaela Edited by Michaela_Hassan, 31 July 2006 - 10:55 PM.	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-31 22:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	Done?!?!	GREAT NEWS!!! CONGRATS!!! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-28 17:01:00
Middle East and North Africa	Morocco4ever- have a safe trip to Morocco!	Have a wonderful time with your husband and a safe journey! I wish you all the best! Michaela Oh where in Morocco is everybody's husband or fiance from? Anybody from Beni Mellal?	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-07-30 23:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	LESS THAN 3 DAYS UNTIL WINDANCER/ASHRAF'S INTERVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!	All the best for your interview!!! Hope everything goes smooth!!!! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-14 11:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	Update on my lost paperwork	Tanya, I'm so sorry you are going through this hell. I hope someway somehow it will still work out for you and your husband. I feel for you, and I cant imagine the pain you are going through. I wish you all the best!! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-17 16:48:00
Middle East and North Africa	NOA2	I received an email saying that my I-129 was approved, I know I have a long way to go but this is was a nice step. I just pray that I do not have the problems that I have heard others have. If you would like to share a horry story I would love to listen. WOW!!! Awesome!! Congrats to you guys!! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-23 23:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	ONE MORE DAY AND MY HUSBAND WILL BE HERE AND MERIEM TWO MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!	WELL TOMORROW IS THURSDAY AND MY HUSBAND WILL BE FLYING, BEGINING AT 3:45 AM MY TIME IN CHICAGO. I WILL SEE MY HUSBAND AGAIN TOMORROW NIGHT WHEN HIS FLIGHT ARRIVES AT 5:10. THEN GET HIS LUGGAGE AND IMMIGRATIONS. MERIEM, TWO MORE DAYS, I KNOW UR AS EXCITED AS I AM. I'm very happy for both of you Andrea and Meriem...I hope all goes well with immigration!!! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-23 10:41:00
Middle East and North Africa	Need some prayers PLZ	I hope everything will be ok for you, I know thats causing alot of stress, but have faith. Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-24 19:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	Is this the right Forum?	Welcome Yasmine! It's good to have you, everybody here is of great help! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-25 10:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	Welcome Home Faisal!	So happy for you Andrea and Faissal....now you can breathe again!!! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-24 19:27:00
Middle East and North Africa	Hachemi has set foot on US soil!!!	So happy for you both!!! Good going Meriem and Hachemi!!!! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-24 19:24:00
Middle East and North Africa	Google Sight Seeing	http://googlesightseeing.com/ Really really neat site. People have found interesting sites via the google maps system and bookmarked them for all to see. Many ME countries are listed under "Asia" Pyramids at Giza Masjid a Haram Masjid an Nabi Baghdad Monuments Enjoyed that!! Thanks Rahma! Michaela	Michaela_Hassan	Female	Morocco	2006-08-28 10:04:00