ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaMy precious son
Henia

You are a great mom! so observant and resourceful.

I will pray for you and your son. You have had alot on your plate and I hope God's strength will be with you
your dear son and husband through this time.

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SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-16 09:43:00
Middle East and North AfricaNot sure if Attorney gave me good advice.
GOD KNOWS I SPENT A TON OF MONEY ON A LAWYER....probably.....3,500....just for his fees.

ALL HE DID.....PAPERWORK.

I often asked myself why I had him. He sat back all relaxed, after sometime I realized if I wanted my questions answered and any sense of hope, I had to do my own research. Thank God I found this site smile.gif

Still the money is spent and thank GOD my husband is here.
I wouldnt say it wasnt worth it to have the lawyer, I knew nothing at all about this process, but in hindsight I wouldnt say that I NEEDED him.
I see now that people quite successfully have done this completely by themself. good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 09:25:00
Middle East and North Africamorocco consulate
I have never heard nor seen the Moroccan consulate hand over a "same day" visa.

There could be examples of it, but it is doubtful....always some sort of wait mad.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 09:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaSunday
Annie, your house always sounds like the place to be.
I really miss having get togethers and cooking for friends.

It is encouraging to see you keeping in good spirits rose.gif

where did you post that receipe?

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 09:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaSunday
QUOTE (JeanneVictoria @ Mar 22 2009, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wael has put in his request for banana bread. I love when his eyes twinkle.



Man Jeanne I would love to head the weather is so delightful cool.gif
I am SICK AND TIRED OF THIS COLD!!!!!!!!!!!
This week will still be chilly in Philly.

Hey Jeanne, your guy loves banana bread?
This is my 3rd time making it for my hubby. My daughter and I made chocolate chip banana bread on Saturday......YUM!
I had to dramatically cut back on the sweets I have in my home, but I figure at least that bread has fruit in it tongue.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 09:33:00
Middle East and North AfricaAnother Monday!
Morning
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 09:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Book Club
i know this is an old thread but since I am finishing up 3 CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson and DAVID OLIVER RELIN

I thought I would add it to the list good.gif

next up....LIVE LOVE PRAY...or something like that blush.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-11 14:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaI Spy Caturday!
ohmy.gif Oh Jackie rose.gif

Tasha....Was wondering how your reunion went and also about the first birthday party.
And as far as the rat at your work mad.gif pleaseeeeeeeeeee

will miss ya dear
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 10:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaA favor, from my MENA peeps?
obliged
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-25 15:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaHump day!!
M n M CONGRATULATIONS good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-25 14:02:00
Middle East and North AfricaHump day!!
Goodmorning Mena friends

Jess rose.gif

Ronnell....so excited for you, you better get movin.......24 hours to go tongue.gif

allousa.....we dont have too much problem with snoring, unless he is drinking but it is just the mere fact
of the differences in sleeping patterns that are making me sleep deprived.

just another day here, getting nicer and i think 60 on friday!
I have to take a long lunch today to take my youngest to the dentist.

Have a good one!
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-25 08:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaFaster spouse visa? Apply in Egypt after 6 months or apply from USA?
QUOTE (Nawal @ Mar 25 2009, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another hit and run....drives me nuts tongue.gif Seagull posting....fly in, sh!t and fly out!



annie!!!!!!!! laughing.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-26 08:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaFaster spouse visa? Apply in Egypt after 6 months or apply from USA?
QUOTE (*Len* @ Mar 24 2009, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>



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SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-26 08:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaFaster spouse visa? Apply in Egypt after 6 months or apply from USA?
QUOTE (dreamscometrue @ Mar 24 2009, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What do u think i am doing? I told u I asked a simple question. I thought the people here would have some kind of experience an answer, or opinion. If you don't you didn't need to post.



I dont like your tone mad.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-26 08:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaIslam and birth control??
Best thing they ever invented....I U Ds good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 13:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
Good Morning

Rain all day here today

Nagi... rose.gif

Charles....could be any day now biggrin.gif

I hope you all have a good day.
This day will hard to get through but looking forward to a beautiful FRIDAY and then the weekend!!
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-26 08:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday
WOW! GREAT NEWS GOVI!!! luv.gif

Ronell....OMG....in the final countdown yes.gif


to all the peeps...have a good day
IT IS SO COLD!!! OMG!

I am exhausted...I wanted to call out so badly.
Hubby and I out till the wee hours so he could play music again and I tell ya....it's all fun and games till you have to wake up after only 3 hours sleep blink.gif
i am gonna make it
1/2 way thru now


SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-24 11:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaInterview went good but the Co gaves me my passport back!!!!!!
I am sure everything will be fine.
You did all what you can do and I heard Cairo is very difficult consulate.

I cant believe you remember every question they asked you wacko.gif THAT WAS TOO MUCH!
My husband only got asked like 3 or 4 general questions and that was it, maybe cuz we were married.

But sit tight, those of us who had AP endured it and PRAY, GOD HEARS YOU!


LOST IN EGYPT 4 YOU
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If your fiance is older don;t count on them being fast.
They went to his home 3 monts later and investigated everything ,
then it took 3 more month after calling them a few times to give us any info at all .
That was 16 months ago and still no visa .
Don;t count on the Cairo Embassy to go fast.
Eveybody has different circumstance but get ready for a long wait .
We finally gave up and decided not to get married and just stay friend.
It
Its a gracy wait and in the end not worth it !
[/quote]


I guess you had a bad experience but this is a place for encouragement not DISCOURAGEMENT! mad.gif

Edited by sandrila, 26 March 2009 - 03:31 PM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-26 15:29:00
Middle East and North AfricaIs it true????
to me that is a no brainer but not for every single instance

Edited by sandrila, 27 March 2009 - 08:42 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-27 08:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaAdministrative Process / Administrative Review ?!!!
I dont really know sometimes the same paper and different colors from what I have read BUT I would rather be in the REVIEW than the PROCESS.

GOOD LUCK DEAR rose.gif

Soon you will get that delightful call, and when you least expect it, COME AND BRING YOUR PASSPORT!
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-27 08:46:00
Middle East and North Africafriday!
Amal, thank god I am not alone and I get blamed for ####### all the time, too much in fact, which is part of the problem
I would love to elaborate more but then I would be creating more problems for myself.
Havent been much of a happy camper.

RONELL!!!!!!!!!! YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ENJOY SWEETIE! good.gif luv.gif

HEY TASHA! I see you've been busy devil.gif

TAMARA....ut oh..I wonder what could it be? Nothing serious I hope but maybe something you werent expecting lol

have a great weekend...i think the warm weather is starting to kick in
i had to take a walk on my lunch break today...we are at 65
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-27 13:52:00
Middle East and North Africafriday!
QUOTE (humpkinpumpkin @ Mar 27 2009, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm in a gushy ilovemyhusband type of mood this morning. luv.gif



Good Morning I got more than enough sleep last night but I am contradictory this mood this morning mad.gif

Nice pix Terri

Edited by sandrila, 27 March 2009 - 08:40 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-27 08:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaQuestions about Dr. Zirari Khadija
We used her as well.

My husband was the only one who could go in when he saw her. He said she was fine, thorough. It was sort of back and forth all that day, having blood work, xrays and having to retrieve the vaccinations. She did give us a copy but did not show him what would be going to the consulate. I guess we just assumed she knew what she is going, I mean I can imagine how many resident she sees going through the consulate wacko.gif

Just make sure you have they request of you.
Make copies of all your documents on your own.
And bring plenty of money!!!!!

Edited by sandrila, 23 March 2009 - 09:58 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 09:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaQuestions about Dr. Zirari Khadija
HZ
definitely tell him to bring little more than 1000...but honestly, it is not more than that
but always better to come more prepared
if he is traveling allow for train, bus or taxi there and back
good luck
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-03-20 21:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaQuestions about Dr. Zirari Khadija
QUOTE (sandrila @ Mar 15 2008, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sandrila @ Feb 5 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sarah and hicham @ Oct 18 2006, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hicham went to her. He said it was fine, and she was nice. She asked him questions about drugs and alcohol and he said no to both. She wouldn't give him anything before the interview but after he was able to get his vaccination record from her.

can someone please tell me what the AOS stands for? May sound silly but we are new at this.
Also, my husband is now ready to make his appointment for the doctor. He received his instructions in the mail. Typically, do moroccans have to schedule their appt with this woman doctor OR just show up and wait in line? How much is the doctor appt anyway? Dont they give you some proof of your appt to take to the interview or not? just wondering. blush.gif wacko.gif


good.gif okay i'll just answer myself since we finished the medical exam on February 29th
Traveling by car to Casablanca....if you survive driving a stick shift in this place you are LUCKY ohmy.gif
appointment was at 9, we were little late due to major traffic in the early morning AND not knowing exactly how to get there...street signs please...and asking anyone is like the blind leading the blind, none the less found the place and god knows I fully rely on my husband being it is his territory here...i just go where he tells me tongue.gif
the receptionist was a man and very friendly
laid back atmosphere, nice office
take all your info of course
passport, ID, passport pix, money
expect to be tied up with this appointment like 3 hours
first bloodwork payment for that which they dont tell you (upstairs in same office)
xrays..traveling to another location, nearby (payment required 40 Dirham)
bring back Xray results
vaccinations....travel again around the corner to retrieve and purchase your own vaccinations
when you return you are seen by the doctor finally
lucky for us we were like the 2nd persons there...no line, no major waiting at all, if more busy it would have been an all day affair
we definitely ate beforehand
after all was said and done, cost us near 1000 Dirham including travel expenses
we got the vaccination history on the spot
some vaccinations he could not even receive due to his age and it not being the proper season for it (like flu)
so the form says his record is incomplete
BUT it is incomplete for legitimate reasons as documented by the Dr...her name, oh god! the one that starts with the letter K..lol
get back to you on it
another step closer yes.gif
oh as far as her demeanor...tarik said she was just fine

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-03-15 18:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaQuestions about Dr. Zirari Khadija
QUOTE (sandrila @ Feb 5 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sarah and hicham @ Oct 18 2006, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hicham went to her. He said it was fine, and she was nice. She asked him questions about drugs and alcohol and he said no to both. She wouldn't give him anything before the interview but after he was able to get his vaccination record from her.

can someone please tell me what the AOS stands for? May sound silly but we are new at this.
Also, my husband is now ready to make his appointment for the doctor. He received his instructions in the mail. Typically, do moroccans have to schedule their appt with this woman doctor OR just show up and wait in line? How much is the doctor appt anyway? Dont they give you some proof of your appt to take to the interview or not? just wondering. blush.gif wacko.gif


good.gif okay i'll just answer myself since we finished the medical exam on March 29th
Traveling by car to Casablanca....if you survive driving a stick shift in this place you are LUCKY ohmy.gif
appointment was at 9, we were little late due to major traffic in the early morning AND not knowing exactly how to get there...street signs please...and asking anyone is like the blind leading the blind, none the less found the place and god knows I fully rely on my husband being it is his territory here...i just go where he tells me tongue.gif
the receptionist was a man and very friendly
laid back atmosphere, nice office
take all your info of course
passport, ID, passport pix, money
expect to be tied up with this appointment like 3 hours
first bloodwork payment for that which they dont tell you (upstairs in same office)
xrays..traveling to another location, nearby (payment required 40 Dirham)
bring back Xray results
vaccinations....travel again around the corner to retrieve and purchase your own vaccinations
when you return you are seen by the doctor finally
lucky for us we were like the 2nd persons there...no line, no major waiting at all, if more busy it would have been an all day affair
we definitely ate beforehand
after all was said and done, cost us near 1000 Dirham including travel expenses
we got the vaccination history on the spot
some vaccinations he could not even receive due to his age and it not being the proper season for it (like flu)
so the form says his record is incomplete
BUT it is incomplete for legitimate reasons as documented by the Dr...her name, oh god! the one that starts with the letter K..lol
get back to you on it
another step closer yes.gif
oh as far as her demeanor...tarik said she was just fine
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-03-15 18:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaQuestions about Dr. Zirari Khadija
QUOTE (sarah and hicham @ Oct 18 2006, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hicham went to her. He said it was fine, and she was nice. She asked him questions about drugs and alcohol and he said no to both. She wouldn't give him anything before the interview but after he was able to get his vaccination record from her.

can someone please tell me what the AOS stands for? May sound silly but we are new at this.
Also, my husband is now ready to make his appointment for the doctor. He received his instructions in the mail. Typically, do moroccans have to schedule their appt with this woman doctor OR just show up and wait in line? How much is the doctor appt anyway? Dont they give you some proof of your appt to take to the interview or not? just wondering. blush.gif wacko.gif

Edited by sandrila, 05 February 2008 - 12:40 PM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-02-05 12:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaVISA IN HAND!!!!!!!
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

So Thursday is the day???? OMGGGGGGGGGGG

March 26th!

I know you are busy girl...what an exciting time and I wish you both a wonderful future together.
Is is he coming with greencard?
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 09:46:00
Middle East and North Africavisa in hand
YEH YEH!!!

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I am sure it is hard to contain yourself biggrin.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-19 09:56:00
Middle East and North Africai got it at last
OH WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-23 09:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Monday!
Good Morning.

I hope you all had a restful and productive weekend.
I had a busy one, of course it went by way too fast.

We had some wacky weather Sunday, very cloudy and foggy till about 1, cleared up into beautiful ultra warm temps, then a storm rolled in out of nowhere with thunder and lightening, we even had hail the size of jelly beans!

Today it is gusty winds and cold sad.gif

I will be so happy when it is consistently warm and sunny, then we would all be complaining that it is too hot and we cant wait for it to cool down. tongue.gif

Annie...what I can do is small compared to what you are doing. Keep your chin up and I pray God will give your father, you and your family the strength to get through this very difficult time. rose.gif

have a good day peeps....just the same ol same ol
Hubby is playing out again tonight....he's been practicing...I know he will blow them all away biggrin.gif

Isnt Staashi having her baby today? luv.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-30 08:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaI don't know if anyone remembers me but.... I wanted to update! :)
Leyla,

Welcome back!
Coincidence, my husband's name is Tarik also.
He arrived here in mid Nov of 2008. I think it is fair to say that there is an adjustment that comes once they get here.
I would say it has been hard for us also but it is getting better slowly.
Thanks for filling us in and good luck in your future together. Wishing you the best! smile.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-31 10:06:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday
Good Morning Peeps

Yes I think Staashi delivered yesterday but no word as of yet...can't wait to see pix!!

Amanda hang in there girl, one day, when you least expect it....you will get the call!

Maureen...I need a day off from work so bad, I thought I was having off on Good Friday and I was going to take hubby to the shore for the first time here but now I hear 1/2 day! UGH! And I also had a hard time getting up this morning, even after going to sleep early blink.gif

I really want to request OFF Good Friday but I am such a stickler for not missing any days. I just feel I get alotted so much, but not much, days off sick, personal, what have you...I think before this one year period ends I should take one or two.

Weather is starting to break, a little chilly but fine enough for my lunch time walk.

Take care
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-31 10:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Baby Shower for Staashi
Can't wait to hear the news Mommie!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif

Edited by sandrila, 01 April 2009 - 09:58 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-04-01 09:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Baby Shower for Staashi
ahhh the sweet feeling and overwhelming emotion of seeing your child for the first time.
Would love to visit that again someday with my husband luv.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-27 08:44:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Baby Shower for Staashi




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THE GIFT OF READING....Congratulations and may you have a smooth and healthy delivery Staashi




SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-18 10:50:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe time has come....
GOOD LUCK MIRIEM
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-25 14:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaVISA APPROVED
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH


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SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-31 10:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaFirst Topic After I Arrive U.S.A
Welcome and good luck in your future
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-31 10:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaOH MY GOD, HE GOT IT!!!
Well Well kicking.gif kicking.gif GO LUCY kicking.gif kicking.gif GO RICKY kicking.gif kicking.gif

The Middle East has been gettin busy.

It is kind of like a chain reaction....one after the other

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CONGRATS I know it is an unbelievable feeling and something tremendous you have overcome.

Much love and happiness in your future together heart.gif

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-03-26 15:16:00