Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	loko, if Eunice told you the same thing, then guess what? she just vetted my stuff Eunice and I not talk at all about cases... and we only talk about MY case, ages ago. We not share info, ever, on stuff she's working on. Interesting... Then I must retract and say: you're quite insightful! Although a bit freaky.	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-25 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	Holy Mother o God. Yer on the hook buddy - this is a step away from 'the kiss of death' as they really think you not have any bonafide relationship with your wife. Plus there's at least (IMO) two other red flags tied up in all of this 1. arranged marriage (not that common between Anglos and Chinese) 2. little to no 'down time' between divorce finalization and next marriage. I'm gonna make inline comments below. My apologies for the late-ish-ness of my reply - I've been super busy with work, and I think your issues require some pointed response. Happy to have Pushbrk punch holes in my premises, below, as well. [vetting is cool] hmmm. You have been talking to Eunice perhaps? Wikileaks?	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-25 02:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	Holy Mother o God. Yer on the hook buddy - this is a step away from 'the kiss of death' as they really think you not have any bonafide relationship with your wife. Plus there's at least (IMO) two other red flags tied up in all of this 1. arranged marriage (not that common between Anglos and Chinese) 2. little to no 'down time' between divorce finalization and next marriage. I'm gonna make inline comments below. My apologies for the late-ish-ness of my reply - I've been super busy with work, and I think your issues require some pointed response. Happy to have Pushbrk punch holes in my premises, below, as well. [vetting is cool] Thanks Darnell.	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-25 01:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	She is Marc Ellis' associate in Guangzhou. I have heard nothing but good things said. Wow! That's good to hear. The Yang's recommended her. Thanks Ryan!	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-21 00:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	BTW, before leaving Guangzhou, my wife had met a legal assistant, through a recommendation. Her name Eunice You.	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-20 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	Thank you for all your responses. I believe I know what I need to do. 1) Type up some drafts to organize the statements. 2) Collect my bank statements to show I paid for my own airfare, all the Western Union transactions, purchase of a passport, visa, etc. 3) Contact my US Senator and let him know. 4) I need to return to China, take some new photos, and perhaps make some videos of me and my wife with family there. 5) Then make an appointment for ACS to hand-deliver the listed items to an officer, if possible.	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-20 14:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	Thank you! You're awesome! The Yangs were kind and scanned the 221g for me and sent to me before my wife left for Wuhan. In the mean time, I'll try to get the images downsized and posted. The images were too large to post so I put them in my gallery. This is all the paperwork I have from her so far. Darnell, is this the paperwork you are referring to?	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-16 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	I second these bits in bold. Those in the building are sharks. Same venue as lawyers who chase ambulances into the ER at a hospital. I do understand that there may be 2 that maintain offices there, that are actually any good - it's still on you to decide to use them, in the end. When I got the call from them, I haven't seen the 221g yet. They offered to translate between me and my wife. The guy told me she got a denial because we only had pictures of us wearing nice clothes, no wedding pictures or video. He said we need pictures of daughter when she was young, together with mother. Your wife wants to use our services to get the visa for your wife and your daughter. She wants to know what you think. He told me his cost, I declined. He rebutted saying: "you have a difficult and complex case, you need a video of your wedding, you have that?" I graciously told him I need to think about it.	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-16 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	'Just read that I have to mail it all to her and she will mail it to the Embassy along with a completed EMS COD waybill. My link	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-16 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife's interview today, not good.	Yikes - if you'd like, I can write a bunch here about this 221g. My schedule is tight for now, perhaps this evening or the weekend? One quick bit - on 'how to respond' to this 221G - It's listed in the paperwork she received back. I'll guess it'll be some postal packet from her. Thank you! You're awesome! The Yangs were kind and scanned the 221g for me and sent to me before my wife left for Wuhan. In the mean time, I'll try to get the images downsized and posted.	Haruki	Male	China	2011-12-16 12:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Any March 2011 filers??	My husband and I received our NOA1 on 11 March 2011 now we are waiting on our NOA2.	Amyncolsmith	Female	England	2011-04-21 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Timelines	Hello, Just a silly question,but are our estimated dates given on our timelines accurate.Just wondering.I just want some kind of date to look forward to. Amy and Colin	Amyncolsmith	Female	England	2011-06-03 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Want to visit hubby in England	Thank you everyone!! This is my 6th trip to England and I get nervous every time x	Amyncolsmith	Female	England	2011-06-15 18:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Want to visit hubby in England	Since we are now married do I need to change my new married name in my passport if I want to visit my husband in England while we are waiting on noa2?Can I just leave my passport in my Surname from b4 I married?Will there be any problems and do I need to supply evidence that we are in CR1 visa process when I come into UK?Crazy questions I know but I've heard of wives being denied entry in the UK for visiting their British husbands because they think they are going to stay and not go back to their own country lol....Thank you Amy and Colin	Amyncolsmith	Female	England	2011-06-11 10:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Medical	Hello everyone, Is it possible for my husband to have his medical done before we get a letter? I've heard it makes getting an interview date quicker.If so, can anyone post a link for the list of medical doctors from the Embassy in London.I've looked on the website and can't find it.Also do we have to make an appointment before he goes? Thank you, Amy	Amyncolsmith	Female	England	2011-08-18 11:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	june filers	hello I'm a March filer we received our noa1 on 11 March so we are 92 days from noa1. I have a thread for March filers and I've seen lots of people get their noa2 anywhere from 97 days to 106 days from California center so be patient and best wishes. Colin and Amy	Amyncolsmith	Female	England	2011-06-10 06:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My hubby's visa approved	My hubby's visa approved on the 17th and will be here next week Tuesday the 25. The interview was easy and quick. I'm so excited and can't wait till he is here....yippie!!	Amyncolsmith	Female	England	2011-10-19 02:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	AP Again ?	QUOTE (selvatoree @ Jan 24 2009, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> excuse me whats the different betwen AP and AR, i got my own AP this month and worry too AP mean ( Administrative Processing ) AR mean ( Administrative Review )	TMAG	Male	0	2009-01-24 06:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	AP Again ?	Hot Guy thx for information this make me happy till they stamp my visa, i hops so for all was waiting same in sha allah, allah will reward us	TMAG	Male	0	2009-01-24 06:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	AP Again ?	first i want thx all here about all information, i was read lots about K1 and its helped me & My wifey so, i will start to ask : After 4 month in AP & 2 month AR ( ^ month and i think i was worry cos maybe i have to w8 long time to ? but after 6 month they call me 5th Jan 2009 to send my passport via DHL, i was very very happy and was gonna crying when they call me, i send my passport the same day to US embassy, and waiting then waiting, i was think they will back my passport and stamp the visa in but ? i waiting now and they didn't send it ? i was very worry and i send them email then after two day ? they answer me they say ( Dear Sir: The case needed further administrative processing. We will process the case to conclusion once that is completed. We regret we can not provide you with a time frame about the completion of the administrative processing as it is hard to predict. Regards, Consular staff ) so, this make me very worry again and cant thing well please can some one tell me what is goin on ? Edited by TaReKKoTo, 23 January 2009 - 07:31 PM.	TMAG	Male	0	2009-01-23 19:30:00
Middle East and North Africa	No no no no!!! He's being stationed in Gaza!!!	in sha allah he will be in safe	TMAG	Male	0	2009-01-23 19:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	~~~~ Good news anyone? ~~~~~	Our baby girl Amira seems to recognize her name when called. I know....I'm a goober for a mom. But she is our first and we couldn't be happier. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-15 18:34:00
Middle East and North Africa	Does anyone know the names of the CO's in Casa	Thanks everyone, The problem is that my friend does not have a clue as to why they are sending it back and on the 221g they have deferred her to NVC and the service center for further information about their case. She called NVC and of course everyone says Casa still has the file. They did have an RFE for the documents in question --- NVC wanted certified copies or orginals -- which were sent and the case was subsequently forwarded to Casa. My friends husband had the originals on hand at the interview, but the CO didn't seem to want them? It seems he was only interested in their pictures. It's all confusing and I'm trying to keep her focused on the task at hand and to not just wait for the shock to subside when it's too late to take action. She does plan on calling Casa first thing in the morning their time. Hopefully, something positive will come out of their conversation. The real stinker is that she and I met our husbands at the same time and were married two months apart. The only difference is that my husband got his visa last year and she's still waiting. This sucks!!! At any rate, wish us luck. Thanks again, Christine Edited by kofuku, 16 July 2006 - 01:37 PM.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-16 13:34:00
Middle East and North Africa	Does anyone know the names of the CO's in Casa	Sarah, After the interview, they told them that they sent everything back to USCIS BEFORE the interview because of a missing original birth certificate and marriage license. HELLO, why would NVC forward incomplete docs and schedule and interview? She even called NVC and the service center and they said Casa has it. It all sounds fishy to us. She's contacted her senator and has emailed Casa, but I suggested she call them directly first thing Monday morning GMT before it does get sent back. Thanks for your help. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-15 18:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	Does anyone know the names of the CO's in Casa	Hi everyone, I'm trying to help a friend whose husband received the all to infamous 221g after his interview last week. Of course, she is in the dark as to why her petition is being sent back. The CO claims her husband was missing an original birth certificate and their marriage license...all documents he had in hand, but apparently they didn't want it? He was interviewed by a man that spoke some Arabic. My friend would like to try to speak to this man directly. Does anyone happen to know the name of the CO's in Casa. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Christine Edited by kofuku, 15 July 2006 - 06:16 PM.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-15 18:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	Married	Mabrouk!!! May you have a long and happy life together Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-16 22:41:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	Mabrouk Meriem. It's great to hear some good news come out of Casa. Hopefully, Barbara you will be next Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-20 20:15:00
Middle East and North Africa	We have been blessed : )	From one new mom to a future one: Mabrouk	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-23 17:35:00
Middle East and North Africa	unbelievable	Ewok is already aware. Discussion is cool, opinions differ, but there are lines that can be crossed and they get crossed here a lot. I personally don't mind discussions, but snotty remarks don't have much of a place in discussion or debate. I hope it stops here. You need to realize that the "Islam" that is broadcast on USA and European media is not the whole story. Many of us here are either of ME/NA descent, from the ME/NA, or have spent considerable time there. We have seen more then just what the press here and in Europe wants us to see. I have met far more respectful, humble and kind muslim people then I have angry and violent muslims. Kittykat's view, unfortunately, is the popular trend. Islam is not a violent or ugly religion... PEOPLE unforunately are. I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, it does have an effect on our SO's. My husband has been in the US for less than a year and people are just mean to him. I try to tell him it's not because he is Muslim, but I am not in his shoes. Post like K's give me a good insight how others see him. Boy, have I been in the dark Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-23 17:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	Need some prayers from VJers (sorry I rhyme when upset)	You are in my prayers Tanya.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-29 00:53:00
Middle East and North Africa	New Arabic word game	ana 3eyyana -- just because it's late and HOT still!	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-29 00:46:00
Middle East and North Africa	When you marry or married your SO...	I took his name. I love when Americans try to pronounce it. Most get it wrong because they don't know how to pronounce two consanants together. But, there are a few bright cookies out there that get it. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-07-31 21:42:00
Middle East and North Africa	Worried- Please advise	Whatever you do make sure they see all of your evidence even if they don't ask or even refuse it. Good luck to you! Sarah That is the best advice, here. I know all too many cases that the men had the paperwork, but following their cultural norms, did not "offer" it to the CO and waited to be asked. They were never asked and were refused. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-08-02 18:18:00
Middle East and North Africa	Worried- Please advise	Congratulations on your marriage and welcome to VJ. You'll find myriad experiences here from VJ. I've found that if you are prepared and organized Casa can be "managed". If there is an age difference beyoned 10 yrs., Casa can be difficult and will doubt the validity of your marriage. If I can give any advice, is be prepared for ANYTHING. Go over interview questions with your husband, until he is blue in the face. Prepare, prepare, prepare. My friends husband was questioned in Casa about children and her tubal ligation. How did they know about that? He answered appropriately and he got the visa. You cannot know enough about each other, and Casa makes sure that you do. I wish you all the best. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-08-02 18:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	I GOT THE VISAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA	Mabrouk!!!! I am thrilled for you!! Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-08-01 10:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	Documents needed 4 getting married in Morocco	Also note that non-Muslim men cannot marry in Morocco unless they state that they have converted/are Muslim. The health certificate can be done in Morocco with your spouse. Any documents in English, need to be translated into Morocco(i.e. Eligibility to Marry, Birth certificate, police report, etc.) Good luck, Christine I got married in Morocco last year. These are the documents you'd need: 1) your Birth Certificate but it must be a sealed copy from the town hall then you have to go to the county to get a certificate confirming the authenticity of the document (if you weren't born here - go to notary public and get it translated and then certified - that's what i had to do, don't know about what's before the () - copied that from a site last year. (2) A clean police record (never been arrested) - you can even get it online for like $10 but it takes a few days. Search online for your state's site and search there about criminal records (3) A certificate of good health - no contagious diseases, no STDs (sexually transmitted) - i did all of that just in case - test for STDs is required as far as i know (5) Dissolution of marriages, or if never married a certified letter stating so. (6) Paper from your job saying that you do work there and your recent pay stubbs - they looked at my paystubbs so many times, i was getting dizzy! Do whatever you can to ensure you have all the documents. The certificate of nationality and that you can get married you'd get in Casa for $30 - that's the first thing you'd have to get once you're in Morocco. We went to the consulate straight from the airport. Second paper - you'd have to go to Rabat for your criminal record redone for Morocco. And that's only the beginning. If you're a muslim - i'm not sure how that works then. But for legal marriage that's what you need. And tonns of patience and lots of money for bribes - everybody's expecting it - it's normal there. The time frame would be 3 weeks and no day less - i tried really hard, lost my ticket back that way - everything goes very slow in Morocco! You have to remember that. I hope you know that all the offices there have a lunch break from 12 to 3 pm. Or whatever it is in the city you're going to - that slows everything down even more! But you'll get there eventually, I promise! Good luck PM me if you have more questions.	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-08-10 00:48:00
Middle East and North Africa	Zena and Rachid's Official Countdown Thread	Zena, I am so sorry this happened. I hope that you two can get this resolved in Casa before it gets returned. You are in my prayers. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-10-26 18:11:00
Middle East and North Africa	More kids with second marriage?	Really Sarah, abnormal? I never thought it to be that. Jackie I also stated that I'm sure there's just some who don't want kids. I have talked about this a lot with Hicham and he said in Morocco what he knows is that people who get married have kids and that starting a family is highly valued in their culture. Maybe it is different in Jordan I will have to ask JP but from what I have learned from her it seems like both her and her fiance have huge familes. I don't think this is a sterotype and I am sure that others would agree that family is valued much more (generally) in the ME/NA than in the US. I have heard many stories like the one Kelly said about how after they got married her Mother in law was ready for some grandkids. I'm just saying what I saw in Morocco and what Hicham has told me about family and children. It wasn't meant to be taken as an insult and I hope it wasn't. Maybe szsz and JP or any other Arabs or those of you who have lived abroad can share your experiences with family in the ME/NA? We got pregnant "accidentaly" shortly after we were married. We both wanted children, but my eggs are no spring chickens --- pushing 41 here-- so, if it happened, it happened. It did and now my husband says ones enough That said, my DH's friends wife, a USC, has a 20 yr old and 12 yr old from a previous marriage, with her tubes tied. When the CO asked him at his visa interview what he thought about his wife not being able to have kids, he said it didn't matter because he loved her. Needless to say he got his visa. I'm sure he would love to have kids, but he and his wife are very content with each other and her kids. Then there is my gf. She is around my age and didn't want kids. Before she married her Moroccan husband, she told him under no uncertain terms that she did not want kids. He was fine with it. Now, after the birth of my daughter, she says she has reconsidered and may want kids, but not for another two years. If she can't, they'll adopt...hopefully from Morocco. I don't think all Moroccan men want only a wife to procreate. There are some men that are very content with the women they married regardless if she could have kids. Christine	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-10-28 20:46:00
Middle East and North Africa	LebaneseBaby Countdown !!	"She" looks like a girl. I wanted a boy, but I am so glad my husband's choice won out. Our daughter is such a princess. I hope you have a very strong and healthy GIRL	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-10-31 01:10:00
Middle East and North Africa	Map game	21 out of 22...why does U.A.E. and Oman have to be so dang confusing?	kofuku	Not Telling	Morocco	2006-11-01 02:42:00