Does the consulate in Casablanca, Morocco perform direct filings for spousal visas? And if so what are the requirments? I read info about the consulate on this website and it say no direct filings are allowed. However, my fiancee say her aunt know of other people who have done "DCF". I dont know how long ago. That was not explained to me. Thanks in advance for your response.

Derek

I would contact Deeshla, a member here. She did DCF in Morocco.

Thanks very much. I will try to contact her.

I know that you have to live in Morocco for 6 months before filing. That's why not many people do DCF. Not sure how it works exactly, once I've heard about 6 months I wasn't interested in that.

Hi!

I did DCF in Casabalnca. I lived in Morocco for 3 years prior and thus had a carte de sejour (residency) - but I do know of a few people who seem to be doing DCF on less than 6 months residency (it takes 3 months to get a carte). They will still put you through the same rigors and inspection so it helps to have another reason to be in Morocco (some other tie). My opinion is to write them and get specific requirements.

The good news is that it is super fast. It took us one month for the entire process. Getting married might take longer (but I am hearing that if you do it in Rabat it is just a few weeks -- we did it in Beni Mellal, and it took forever).

Good luck!

And, is this the Derek that worked in Rabat last year? If so, I know you!

Amanda

When I was there Summer 2005, I asked the Consulate about DCF and they informed me that I would have to have a Visa from the Moroccan Consulate here in the States, which would enable me to have the Residency Card for Morocco. Without prior approval for living there 6 months, you have to file for either K-3/CR/IR-1 Stateside....not allowed in Morocco.

Also, Atif has a cousin here in the states who came over originally on the Green Card Lottery, and is now a US Citizen...he married a Moroccan Girl and couldn't file DCF--had to do it from the US.....

Mary K.

I believe this has changed.

Carte de sejour in Morocco only requires paperwork obtained in Morocco (showing residency / job / volunteer work, etc) in Morocco.

I know people who came to marry and get DCF -- they came and lived for a while, got a carte de sejour, got married and then filed DCF. These were internet meetings. Then there are scores of Peace Corps volunteers (like myself) who did it this way too.

I do recommend emailing the consulate (however, their response time for email is HORRIBLE)...

Thanks everyone for there response. I really appreciate it. And "deeshla" thank you especially. I never thought about going over there for peace corps. Really, I would like to do this even if I get the visa. Just could not find a way to spend more time there and do something more productive than learn arabic.

I will look into it and keep anyone interestedd posted.

P.S. Deeshla, I am not that Derek.