panic attack

[b_assif 1]

Ok my husbands interview is in 3 days and the package that I sent express mail doesnt seem to be there yet. I confirmed that it cleared customs on june 30th but yet they tell him it is not there. I emailed him a copy of everything (I think) that was in the packet for the interview and he has printed it off but he cant afford to print all of the chats that I sent. This is just stressing me out. Any ideas what he can do? Im just scared to death about this interview after hearing all of the horror stories comming from morocoo consulate.

[caybee 21]

Ok my husbands interview is in 3 days and the package that I sent express mail doesnt seem to be there yet. I confirmed that it cleared customs on june 30th but yet they tell him it is not there. I emailed him a copy of everything (I think) that was in the packet for the interview and he has printed it off but he cant afford to print all of the chats that I sent. This is just stressing me out. Any ideas what he can do? Im just scared to death about this interview after hearing all of the horror stories comming from morocoo consulate.

When did you express mail the package? It may yet make it.

FWIW, the CO didn't look at our chats at all. She looked at every photo. But I know every interview is different.

You could wire him the money to print off every chat if you feel that is crucial. Or you could pick representative chats from throughout your relationship and just print those.

Here's one thing you could do: Before his interview, make sure you've contacted your representative and you have an authorization on file with them so they can help you quickly if needed. (Do this no matter what.) Have the fax number of the consulate handy (it's around here somewhere if you don't have it). Have your stack of chats handy. Instruct your husband to scan and send you any paper he receives at the interview as soon as he leaves the consulate. If the paper says anything about returning your husband's case to USCIS, get on the phone with your representative so they can start working for you. Then, if you think it will help, fax all your chats to the consulate with a polite cover letter. It would probably be much cheaper to send him the money to print them in advance, but this is worst case. When they receive a fax, they are supposed to put it in your file. Even if he gets the "good" 221(g) -- if the paper says his case requires further administrative processing and they will call him -- it doesn't hurt to contact your representative to make an inquiry for you. Casa almost never grants a visa the same day as the interview.

Go ahead and get that done as quickly as you can, and then try to relax! You've done all you can do at this point. Your husband needs as much sleep as possible the night before and to eat breakfast that morning so he won't be groggy. Tell him to smile and be polite. When he is called, he should put his stack of proof up beside the window and not on the floor at his feet. Put your favorite picture of the two of you on top of the stack if possible (ours was on the outside cover of our little photo album) so the CO can't miss it. If the CO doesn't ask to see anything, he should offer it. He should not be shy about that. And when the interview is over, he should ask the result. He can say something like, "My wife is waiting for me to call her. What should I tell her?"

When you know the result, come here and let us know. There are folks here who have a lot of experience with Casa and can help you if you have to take any quick action -- of course we hope you won't!

This is one of the most stressful periods of the whole process, so be extra good to each other, and good luck!

[brnidokiegurl 0]

casa is usually NOT big at looking at their evidences he brings, he wouldnt need ALL the chats just let him print some scattered thru the time, hopefully he will get the mail, just keep checking

[morocco4ever 63]

I agree with Caybee.

If all else fails I would have him go to the interview with proof that you sent the packet, and the delay. If they need what was in the packet they will issue him a 221g for more information. Yes this will delay it, but I heard rescheduling is difficult.

[b_assif 1]

Ok my husbands interview is in 3 days and the package that I sent express mail doesnt seem to be there yet. I confirmed that it cleared customs on june 30th but yet they tell him it is not there. I emailed him a copy of everything (I think) that was in the packet for the interview and he has printed it off but he cant afford to print all of the chats that I sent. This is just stressing me out. Any ideas what he can do? Im just scared to death about this interview after hearing all of the horror stories comming from morocoo consulate.

When did you express mail the package? It may yet make it.

FWIW, the CO didn't look at our chats at all. She looked at every photo. But I know every interview is different.

You could wire him the money to print off every chat if you feel that is crucial. Or you could pick representative chats from throughout your relationship and just print those.

Here's one thing you could do: Before his interview, make sure you've contacted your representative and you have an authorization on file with them so they can help you quickly if needed. (Do this no matter what.) Have the fax number of the consulate handy (it's around here somewhere if you don't have it). Have your stack of chats handy. Instruct your husband to scan and send you any paper he receives at the interview as soon as he leaves the consulate. If the paper says anything about returning your husband's case to USCIS, get on the phone with your representative so they can start working for you. Then, if you think it will help, fax all your chats to the consulate with a polite cover letter. It would probably be much cheaper to send him the money to print them in advance, but this is worst case. When they receive a fax, they are supposed to put it in your file. Even if he gets the "good" 221(g) -- if the paper says his case requires further administrative processing and they will call him -- it doesn't hurt to contact your representative to make an inquiry for you. Casa almost never grants a visa the same day as the interview.

Go ahead and get that done as quickly as you can, and then try to relax! You've done all you can do at this point. Your husband needs as much sleep as possible the night before and to eat breakfast that morning so he won't be groggy. Tell him to smile and be polite. When he is called, he should put his stack of proof up beside the window and not on the floor at his feet. Put your favorite picture of the two of you on top of the stack if possible (ours was on the outside cover of our little photo album) so the CO can't miss it. If the CO doesn't ask to see anything, he should offer it. He should not be shy about that. And when the interview is over, he should ask the result. He can say something like, "My wife is waiting for me to call her. What should I tell her?"

When you know the result, come here and let us know. There are folks here who have a lot of experience with Casa and can help you if you have to take any quick action -- of course we hope you won't!

This is one of the most stressful periods of the whole process, so be extra good to each other, and good luck!

I express mailed it the 23rd of june and it went through customs in morocco the 30th of june. I sent him a copy of the reciept and hopefully he will get to the post office with the tracking number before they close cuz his interview is on monday I just had everything all seperated to each step of the process and all in order so he wouldnt have to worry about all of that stuff and be able to relax at the interview. Im sure he printed off enough for the interview just not all in order. I will let you all know how it goes as soon as I find out anything and thank you all for your responses and help. Im going to be a basket case by the interview lol.

[morocco4ever 63]

It sounds like his project for this week is to organize what he has. I hope he is better at it than my husband...lol

best of luck and let us know how it goes.

[Nutty 2]

Maybe you can give your husband the login in id and password on the chat forum you used. And just give those to the Consulate officer so they can log in and just look at your profile and see what transpired???

Just a suggestion.

[b_assif 1]

Ok I just talked to him and he was still at the post office. He found out it is there and was told they couldnt give it to him until monday his interview is monday He told me to call him back in a half an hour and see what happened. This is so frustrating

[Henna Rose 0]

Why can't they give him the package today if he explains the urgency and importance of the contents? How frustrating ! It's such a pleasure dealing w/ the Moroccan post offices

[Staashi 371]

Ok I just talked to him and he was still at the post office. He found out it is there and was told they couldnt give it to him until monday his interview is monday He told me to call him back in a half an hour and see what happened. This is so frustrating

I'm sorry to hear that. Stupid post office - I'd be raising cain. Good luck with all of this. I'll send big prayers on Monday that it turns out in your favor.

[caybee 21]

Ok I just talked to him and he was still at the post office. He found out it is there and was told they couldnt give it to him until monday his interview is monday He told me to call him back in a half an hour and see what happened. This is so frustrating

Sounds like it's time to call in a favor or buy someone a coffee.

[morocco4ever 63]

Ok I just talked to him and he was still at the post office. He found out it is there and was told they couldnt give it to him until monday his interview is monday He told me to call him back in a half an hour and see what happened. This is so frustrating

Sounds like it's time to call in a favor or buy someone a coffee.

Oh yeah, this is Morocco, they do bribes! Slip em a fiver.

[b_assif 1]

Ok I just talked to him and he was still at the post office. He found out it is there and was told they couldnt give it to him until monday his interview is monday He told me to call him back in a half an hour and see what happened. This is so frustrating

Sounds like it's time to call in a favor or buy someone a coffee.

Oh yeah, this is Morocco, they do bribes! Slip em a fiver.

Ok latest update, one guy at the post office said to come back tomorrow between 11 and 12 and the guy will try and help him I think the guy that handles the packages will be working then. I told him they probably want money, so Said told me if they do he will give him some. So there still is a chance that he will get it tomrrow.

[ilovesimo1 0]

I would think that if he can answer the questions honestly, that might mean more than any paper he brings with him. But maybe that is too logical. Good luck and tell us how it goes!!!

[morocco4ever 63]

I would think that if he can answer the questions honestly, that might mean more than any paper he brings with him. But maybe that is too logical. Good luck and tell us how it goes!!!

Although that is very important, and there is a chance they won't ask for anything, it is better to be prepared if at all possible. Some interviews are a few questions and done, some want everything. You just never know.

To the OP, good luck and let us know.