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Sheherazade
brnidokiegurl
QUOTE(doodlebug @ Jun 12 2007, 09:32 AM) *
don't feed the troll. just report it.



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Sheherazade
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vitiligo
QUOTE(abdounjen @ Jun 12 2007, 07:32 PM) *
first of all, there wasn't one in my fiance's packet. so i downloaded it off the internet. which was THE NEW ONE. and i've read about the problems in CASABLANCA, not manila. rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif why don't you keep your opinions to yourself when you obviously have NO IDEA whats going on.

if that were the case, why do you yammer on in your very first post about "i've read disappointing stories here on vj about being sent the outdated form and when the person showed up at the interview, they were turned away because it wasn't up to date!" ? and then again on another one "i've read countless times about people bringing in forms that were expired and being turned away THEN."

why are you yammering on about worrying about bringing expired forms if you say you weren't even sent one in the first place? if you weren't sent one in the first place, why would it even be an issue? jenn3539 says she can't even find the old one online anymore, anywhere. so why even bring it up?

honestly, there was no ds156, outdated or not, in the package casablanca sent?

exactly where on this site then does anyone mention any trouble with forms through casablanca? i want to see it. and exactly who in morocco was sent outdated forms? what is the reference point for this?

in my package sent in january of this year from casablanca, all the forms sent to me are expired in 9/2007, even the french ds156. either there's credibility issues here, or you can't articulate clearly. first you say this happened "apparently he had most of the interview before they asked for this paper. she said if he would have had it, it would have been a success." then it turns out he didnt even get past the receptionist. sorry, it's hardly "pwnage" (what are you, 12?) when the person posting this can't even relay the incident in a way that it's even possible to tell what the hell is going on. God forbid someone should actually analyse your post and find that some things just don't add up. i just want to get to the bottom of it, in the interest of possibly being of benefit for other people going through that consulate.
Jenn!
QUOTE(vitiligo @ Jun 12 2007, 12:31 PM) *
i just want to get to the bottom of it, in the interest of possibly being of benefit for other people going through that consulate.


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brnidokiegurl
whistling.gif get real fill out your timeline
jessNgeorges
wtf??? this thread got megaaaa derailed!!!!

anyway to the OP i really hope you get everything situated shortly!!!! delays sucks!
NYGirl
Jen,

Make sure he has BOTH forms with him on his new interview, just in case. Who knows what they'll tell him later? maybe they'll start requesting new forms...just be on the lookout
doodlebug
QUOTE(vitiligo @ Jun 12 2007, 12:31 PM) *
if that were the case, why do you yammer on in your very first post about "i've read disappointing stories here on vj about being sent the outdated form and when the person showed up at the interview, they were turned away because it wasn't up to date!" ? and then again on another one "i've read countless times about people bringing in forms that were expired and being turned away THEN."

why are you yammering on about worrying about bringing expired forms if you say you weren't even sent one in the first place? if you weren't sent one in the first place, why would it even be an issue? jenn3539 says she can't even find the old one online anymore, anywhere. so why even bring it up?

honestly, there was no ds156, outdated or not, in the package casablanca sent?

exactly where on this site then does anyone mention any trouble with forms through casablanca? i want to see it. and exactly who in morocco was sent outdated forms? what is the reference point for this?

in my package sent in january of this year from casablanca, all the forms sent to me are expired in 9/2007, even the french ds156. either there's credibility issues here, or you can't articulate clearly. first you say this happened "apparently he had most of the interview before they asked for this paper. she said if he would have had it, it would have been a success." then it turns out he didnt even get past the receptionist. sorry, it's hardly "pwnage" (what are you, 12?) when the person posting this can't even relay the incident in a way that it's even possible to tell what the hell is going on. God forbid someone should actually analyse your post and find that some things just don't add up. i just want to get to the bottom of it, in the interest of possibly being of benefit for other people going through that consulate.



please

i beg of you

tell me you do NOT work for a suicide hotline.
Griffon76
QUOTE(abdounjen @ Jun 12 2007, 11:09 AM) *
he said the minute he walked in the moroccan receptionist who takes the forms from you when you walk in had an attitude. she hated him the minute he walked in. my fiance is a humble and nice person. he would never have walked in there with attitude so i can't imagine why she would be such a b*tch right off the bat. he said she yelled at him because he had the new form and gave him an old one to fill out. so he filled it out, went back to her, and she told him that it was too late, to get out, and to email for a new interview.


This is just a thought but maybe it would be wise to have both forms with him when he goes again. I would hate for him to go back and they ask for the newer form. Maybe the receptionist wanted to make it hard on him because of her dislike for him. Not right but it can happen....again, just a thought. Good luck!
Kakya vstrecha!
QUOTE(doodlebug @ Jun 12 2007, 01:07 PM) *
QUOTE(vitiligo @ Jun 12 2007, 12:31 PM) *
if that were the case, why do you yammer on in your very first post about "i've read disappointing stories here on vj about being sent the outdated form and when the person showed up at the interview, they were turned away because it wasn't up to date!" ? and then again on another one "i've read countless times about people bringing in forms that were expired and being turned away THEN."

why are you yammering on about worrying about bringing expired forms if you say you weren't even sent one in the first place? if you weren't sent one in the first place, why would it even be an issue? jenn3539 says she can't even find the old one online anymore, anywhere. so why even bring it up?

honestly, there was no ds156, outdated or not, in the package casablanca sent?

exactly where on this site then does anyone mention any trouble with forms through casablanca? i want to see it. and exactly who in morocco was sent outdated forms? what is the reference point for this?

in my package sent in january of this year from casablanca, all the forms sent to me are expired in 9/2007, even the french ds156. either there's credibility issues here, or you can't articulate clearly. first you say this happened "apparently he had most of the interview before they asked for this paper. she said if he would have had it, it would have been a success." then it turns out he didnt even get past the receptionist. sorry, it's hardly "pwnage" (what are you, 12?) when the person posting this can't even relay the incident in a way that it's even possible to tell what the hell is going on. God forbid someone should actually analyse your post and find that some things just don't add up. i just want to get to the bottom of it, in the interest of possibly being of benefit for other people going through that consulate.



please

i beg of you

tell me you do NOT work for a suicide hotline.

Wow. Oscar Wilde's certainly got nothing on that acerbic wit of yours.
The same questions ocurred to me though when i was reading this thread. There's just some inconsistencies to the whole narrative that make it confusing to read and difficult to understand what actually happened. Suddenly, after closing for a month or so, Casablanca wants different forms than the ones they took a couple months ago?
Sheherazade
funny how you and that other troll only come out when its time to rip on people. now who is the 12 year old?


i wasn't exactly clear in my OP because i had only spoken to my fiance for a few minutes and misunderstood him. i thought i clarified it after. but here i will one more time before i just stop responding. i really don't see what is so confusing to you.

first of all, YES, they ARE ASKING FOR THE OLD DS156 RIGHT NOW IN CASABLANCA. Ask patiently waiting and nabz (who both had interviews in the past few days)
it IS strange the new one is available on the government websites when they clearly are asking for the expired version! my fiance wasn't given any DS156 in the packet so i downloaded the up-to-date info for him and brought it with me to morocco. there are people here WHO WERE SENT the OLD FORM. the form dated 2004. and those were the ones approved. jenn is right, the new one is not available online. so why are they requesting that at interview? what is YOUR POINT?? my point is to let people know what happened to me and hope they will bring in both if they still have access to the old version.

i'm not going to sit here and search for hours trying to find posts or PMS regarding the issue. I know i've read it and i would hope everyone brings in the proper forms in the future. i highly doubt you are doing this to help the members of VJ since you never post other than to sh*t on anyone or argue!

my fiance should have brought both to be sure, IF HE HAD BOTH. i thank those of you with actual ADVICE who advised us to bring both in his next interview.
doodlebug
QUOTE(Kakya vstrecha! @ Jun 12 2007, 02:27 PM) *
QUOTE(doodlebug @ Jun 12 2007, 01:07 PM) *
QUOTE(vitiligo @ Jun 12 2007, 12:31 PM) *
if that were the case, why do you yammer on in your very first post about "i've read disappointing stories here on vj about being sent the outdated form and when the person showed up at the interview, they were turned away because it wasn't up to date!" ? and then again on another one "i've read countless times about people bringing in forms that were expired and being turned away THEN."

why are you yammering on about worrying about bringing expired forms if you say you weren't even sent one in the first place? if you weren't sent one in the first place, why would it even be an issue? jenn3539 says she can't even find the old one online anymore, anywhere. so why even bring it up?

honestly, there was no ds156, outdated or not, in the package casablanca sent?

exactly where on this site then does anyone mention any trouble with forms through casablanca? i want to see it. and exactly who in morocco was sent outdated forms? what is the reference point for this?

in my package sent in january of this year from casablanca, all the forms sent to me are expired in 9/2007, even the french ds156. either there's credibility issues here, or you can't articulate clearly. first you say this happened "apparently he had most of the interview before they asked for this paper. she said if he would have had it, it would have been a success." then it turns out he didnt even get past the receptionist. sorry, it's hardly "pwnage" (what are you, 12?) when the person posting this can't even relay the incident in a way that it's even possible to tell what the hell is going on. God forbid someone should actually analyse your post and find that some things just don't add up. i just want to get to the bottom of it, in the interest of possibly being of benefit for other people going through that consulate.



please

i beg of you

tell me you do NOT work for a suicide hotline.

Wow. Oscar Wilde's certainly got nothing on that acerbic wit of yours.
The same questions ocurred to me though when i was reading this thread. There's just some inconsistencies to the whole narrative that make it confusing to read and difficult to understand what actually happened. Suddenly, after closing for a month or so, Casablanca wants different forms than the ones they took a couple months ago?



perhaps if your "sweethearthunnybunny" got treated the way Jen's did you would be a bit frazzled in composing this as well. I'll be sure not to give any sympathy if anything happens to you and just sh!t all over you if and when you make any mistakes in relaying your story through tears.
morocco4ever
Why is it when people are having a rough time someone has to come and pee in their cheerios? So she didn't have all of the correct info from the start, so what? I am sure that when my husband got his first 221g that I posted some inaccuracies until I got the actual physical paper, sorted through it, and cleared my head. I am glad no one blasted me. Aren't we here first and formost for information, second for support? If you have nothing constructive or useful why bother posting?

Anyway, to the OP, I know this is a pain in the butt, but in this particular situation I believe the more expedient method would simply be to do what you can to accommodate them. You are more than welcome to come here and unload on us...most of us will support you. Don't worry about posts without value.
Kakya vstrecha!
QUOTE(doodlebug @ Jun 12 2007, 01:54 PM) *
QUOTE(Kakya vstrecha! @ Jun 12 2007, 02:27 PM) *
QUOTE(doodlebug @ Jun 12 2007, 01:07 PM) *
QUOTE(vitiligo @ Jun 12 2007, 12:31 PM) *
if that were the case, why do you yammer on in your very first post about "i've read disappointing stories here on vj about being sent the outdated form and when the person showed up at the interview, they were turned away because it wasn't up to date!" ? and then again on another one "i've read countless times about people bringing in forms that were expired and being turned away THEN."

why are you yammering on about worrying about bringing expired forms if you say you weren't even sent one in the first place? if you weren't sent one in the first place, why would it even be an issue? jenn3539 says she can't even find the old one online anymore, anywhere. so why even bring it up?

honestly, there was no ds156, outdated or not, in the package casablanca sent?

exactly where on this site then does anyone mention any trouble with forms through casablanca? i want to see it. and exactly who in morocco was sent outdated forms? what is the reference point for this?

in my package sent in january of this year from casablanca, all the forms sent to me are expired in 9/2007, even the french ds156. either there's credibility issues here, or you can't articulate clearly. first you say this happened "apparently he had most of the interview before they asked for this paper. she said if he would have had it, it would have been a success." then it turns out he didnt even get past the receptionist. sorry, it's hardly "pwnage" (what are you, 12?) when the person posting this can't even relay the incident in a way that it's even possible to tell what the hell is going on. God forbid someone should actually analyse your post and find that some things just don't add up. i just want to get to the bottom of it, in the interest of possibly being of benefit for other people going through that consulate.



please

i beg of you

tell me you do NOT work for a suicide hotline.

Wow. Oscar Wilde's certainly got nothing on that acerbic wit of yours.
The same questions ocurred to me though when i was reading this thread. There's just some inconsistencies to the whole narrative that make it confusing to read and difficult to understand what actually happened. Suddenly, after closing for a month or so, Casablanca wants different forms than the ones they took a couple months ago?



perhaps if your "sweethearthunnybunny" got treated the way Jen's did you would be a bit frazzled in composing this as well. I'll be sure not to give any sympathy if anything happens to you and just sh!t all over you if and when you make any mistakes in relaying your story through tears.

Still not witty...just clumsy, feeble insults.
Regardless of what happened, it was still confusing trying to navigate through the thread and find out what actually happened. That's all I said. Since the gist of the thread appears to be so preposterously absurd-Casablanca now wants outdated forms-I just wanted to be clear about what I was reading. There are people with interviews coming up at this consulate, and having a little more clarity on this issue and others is, well, important. I made no criticisms of any people involved. Yr invented drama is boring boring boring.
doodlebug
not worth the effort

morocco4ever
QUOTE(doodlebug @ Jun 12 2007, 03:37 PM) *
not worth the effort


Your avatar says it all on this thread....lol
Caladan
Honestly, kiddo, what makes you think you're worth the effort to bother to cook up a witty insult? Would be like casting pearls before swine.

Jen's got credibility, you've got f*ckall. When you have more than that, come back and we'll work up a proper insult all special-like for ya. Until then, you're wasting our time and yours.
doodlebug
QUOTE(Caladan @ Jun 12 2007, 05:03 PM) *
Honestly, kiddo, what makes you think you're worth the effort to bother to cook up a witty insult? Would be like casting pearls before swine.

Jen's got credibility, you've got f*ckall. When you have more than that, come back and we'll work up a proper insult all special-like for ya. Until then, you're wasting our time and yours.



who are you talking to?
Jenn!
QUOTE(doodlebug @ Jun 12 2007, 06:00 PM) *
QUOTE(Caladan @ Jun 12 2007, 05:03 PM) *
Honestly, kiddo, what makes you think you're worth the effort to bother to cook up a witty insult? Would be like casting pearls before swine.

Jen's got credibility, you've got f*ckall. When you have more than that, come back and we'll work up a proper insult all special-like for ya. Until then, you're wasting our time and yours.



who are you talking to?


Sounds like she's talking to the two people in the thread who doubted Jen's story. Not to worry though, looks as though both of their accounts have been disabled. whistling.gif
Marry American
GOOD! good.gif
wised up too late
I can vouch for what happened bc my SO was there with him and even tried to help him fill out the old forms. I think I knew what happened before Jen did. They did refuse the new form. My SO had both and he asked which ones they wanted and he was told the one sent in the packet. He told them that he also had the new one that wasn't expired. He was told that if they weren't using them, they would not have sent them. Jen's SO tried to get them filled out while he was there bc he was given a copy of the old forms, but was told that it was too late and to come back again. So, just for those of u who need to know where the information came from, it is my SO who was an eye witness! hope thats good enough for u! We got your back Jen. We know what happened and are there for you all the way. Just ignore the ignorant people.
Sheherazade
thanks for the credibility and also for backing up my story! i appreciate it. it sucks that people would think i would come here and lie about what is going down at the consulate. i would never want this to happen to anyone else. i'm sure we'll get a new interview soon and everything will be just fine. good luck to the rest of you with interviews coming up!
brnidokiegurl
Since when in telling of a personal experience do we have to verify to the entire world, i dont understand anyone not believeing, especially if they are familiar with the procedures there. You dont need explain, good luck
charles!
score so far........ewok 2, trolls 0 laughing.gif
brnidokiegurl
QUOTE(charlesandnessa @ Jun 12 2007, 06:28 PM) *
score so far........ewok 2, trolls 0 laughing.gif


that will teach them...(until the next time) good.gif biggrin.gif
doodlebug
QUOTE(charlesandnessa @ Jun 12 2007, 08:28 PM) *
score so far........ewok 2, trolls 0 laughing.gif



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Jenn!
In all fairness though, Kakya Vstrecha was not a troll. She did go through the visa process like the rest of us. While I do not agree with her behavior in this particular thread, her posts probably didn't warrant disabling her account. JMHO of course.
doodlebug
I looked and it doesn't look like it's disabled. Where do you see that?

whoops...never mind i saw it. Maybe it's from the same isp? whistling.gif Her husband interviewed in Jan...virtiwhatever did too..........
Jenn!
QUOTE(doodlebug @ Jun 12 2007, 08:47 PM) *
I looked and it doesn't look like it's disabled. Where do you see that?


Look at their posts. Their group is "disabled".
Sheherazade
:blah nevermind again. lol
Last Goodbye
Hi Jen,

Sorry to hear that things didn't go as planned, but don't worry everthing will work itself out in the end, inshaAllah. You've especially done great follow-up work from the Senator/Congressman contacts you've made.....Atta Girl! You're on the right track. It's just a small pebble on the pathway, and you guys will get past it. Know that there are people who appreciate your posting this information up here, and who have empathy with you.

We don't have our interview date yet, but Driss and I were going to do the same thing, in terms of downloading the newer forms from the site! We're expecting a July interview date. I am still debating as to whether or not I will go to Morocco for the interview, because on one hand the Summer airfare is a big slice of cheddar that I would rather save towards wedding expenses and buying new stuff for the house, but on the other hand I think my presence would ease the process for him.

So you see, what Abdou went through was not in vain, because a lot of people with upcoming interviews now have this information beforehand, thanks to you sharing it with everyone. I know it's emotionally grueling to be so close to the finish line and trudge through yet another delay, but I salut you for taking the initiative to share your experience with others. Oh, and here are some links to info. about jobs you can work from a home-based office, that you requested for me to share with you if I found. Sorry for the delay; I'm so a procrastinatress, lol.

Cheers,
iysha

http://www.virtualassistantjobs.com/jobs.html
http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_assistant
lion_lioness
Jen,

You owe apologies to no one. I've met with you offline, spoken to your fiance and I know exactly what you are saying to be true. Don't sweat the small stuff and definitely not the little people!

You have alot on your plate right now so save your energy for the next chapter. You have support and prayers going out on your behalf.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but you don't owe them anything in return.

(((hugs)))
Sheherazade
still no response from casa with a new interview. worries me a bit! thanks again for the support from most of you. biggrin.gif i guess i should keep waiting but am concerned because casa usually responds to emails rather quickly.
doodlebug
QUOTE(abdounjen @ Jun 13 2007, 02:01 PM) *
still no response from casa with a new interview. worries me a bit! thanks again for the support from most of you. biggrin.gif i guess i should keep waiting but am concerned because casa usually responds to emails rather quickly.


Well I hope they do it soon!!!
wised up too late
QUOTE(abdounjen @ Jun 13 2007, 02:01 PM) *
still no response from casa with a new interview. worries me a bit! thanks again for the support from most of you. biggrin.gif i guess i should keep waiting but am concerned because casa usually responds to emails rather quickly.



they have been slow to respond to e-mails lately. dont give up and be a pest. what's that saying? it's the squeaky wheel that gets oiled. something like that.
irahaymeh
Hi Jen,
Don't give up - Stay encouraged - Everything will work out - THIS IS ONLY A DELAY, NOT A DENIAL.

Our prayers and support are with you.

Irene
Maggie724
Casa is kinda wierd with how they respond to emails. The first time I sent one I did not get a reply. I sent another from another email address, thinking they ignored hotmail. They did not reply to the 2nd one but did reply to the original one sent from hotmail, about 2 days later. After that I received replies in 1-2 days. So like some others said, if you don't have something in a day or so, email them again. Good luck with getting that situation resolved.
Sheherazade
can't seem to get through to the consulate when i call. instead of ringing it just does one long BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. anyone been calling lately and get the same problem? sad.gif
Maggie724
Off-Topic2.gif so Jen..any word yet on when your fiance can take those new forms in?
Sheherazade
no. still no email, no call, nada. i wrote them again yesterday and today. hopefully we'll get a new interview soon.
wised up too late
QUOTE(abdounjen @ Jun 14 2007, 04:59 PM) *
no. still no email, no call, nada. i wrote them again yesterday and today. hopefully we'll get a new interview soon.



Has he tried calling the consulate yet?
Sheherazade
don't worry captain. we believe you!

i gave abdou two numbers i could come up with for the moroccan consulate to call tomorrow. i'm also setting my alarm to wake up early so i can call again tomorrow. hopefully it will ring earlier in the day perhaps? i also gave them ANOTHER email! lol
Sheherazade
yay! we got a new interview !!!!!!!! Your appointment has been rescheduled for Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:30am.

woohoo! biggrin.gif i'lll make sure he brings both old and new to this one. blush.gif
Caladan
Have 'im bring a baseball bat, too. That'll fix their l'il red wagon.
Sheherazade
headbonk.gif like that? hahahaha
charles!
QUOTE(abdounjen @ Jun 15 2007, 09:49 AM) *
headbonk.gif like that? hahahaha

like this
kerewin21
QUOTE(abdounjen @ Jun 15 2007, 10:38 AM) *
yay! we got a new interview !!!!!!!! Your appointment has been rescheduled for Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:30am.

woohoo! biggrin.gif i'lll make sure he brings both old and new to this one. blush.gif



Thank goodness he got another interview in only a few weeks!!!! I'm so sorry this happened to you Jen, it's pretty typical.

I know all these obstacles seem huge at this point in the process, but trust me, in 6 months or so Abdou will be here with you and he'll have his green card, and it will all be a distant memory.
morocco4ever
Excellent news! Its a shame to have to go through the stress of a pending interview yet again, but soon this will all be a distant memory. Best of luck to you.
Michaela_Hassan
Great news Jen...June 25 is my husbands birthday...best of luck to you!!! kicking.gif
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