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I have been dating a guy younger guy from Morocco for almost two years. He is 27. I am from the United States and I am 52. I have visited him twice and I will be traveling in March 2020 to visit him again. I have met his family and close friends. His family sends me messages just to see how I'm doing as well as pictures. We have lots of pictures and videos of our relationship  and the different cities we visited in Morocco. We have discussed getting married. Would it be best to apply for the K-1 visa or get married in Morocco and apply for the spousal visa? Which process we would have a better chance of getting approved. 

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Spousal Visa

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Spousal Visa

^^^^^ This 👍

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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Agree with the others.......CR-1 spousal visa.  

 

CR-1
    Slightly slower arrival in the US (currently about 5 months later)

    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Ryan H Grand Master

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Moved from K1 Progress Reports to What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration forum.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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On 10/10/2019 at 5:57 PM, Blairesd said:

I have been dating a guy younger guy from Morocco for almost two years. He is 27. I am from the United States and I am 52. I have visited him twice and I will be traveling in March 2020 to visit him again. I have met his family and close friends. His family sends me messages just to see how I'm doing as well as pictures. We have lots of pictures and videos of our relationship  and the different cities we visited in Morocco. We have discussed getting married. Would it be best to apply for the K-1 visa or get married in Morocco and apply for the spousal visa? Which process we would have a better chance of getting approved. 

Even with the CR-1, you will want to do a lot of reading and research, given that age difference.  Casablanca is known to be a very difficult consulate even for cases without large red flags.

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I agree with everyone else.  Go for the spousal visa.  That is what we did.  Casablanca is a difficult consulate so you need LOTS of time spent together.  

 

If you decide to get married in Morocco make sure you give yourself plenty of time.  I know a lot of people got it done in 2 weeks or so.  But it depends.  It took us 2 1/2 months to get married.  I can give you an idea of what you need to take with you if you go to get married there. 

 

Good luck in your journey.  It is a difficult journey but so worth it in the end.  My husband has been here in the US for 4 years and he is a Citizen now.  So do a lot of reading and studying about the process and about the process specific to Casablanca.  I am happy to answer any questions you can.  I was on here years ago and was clueless what to do.  A couple of wonderful ladies helped me understand the process and also how to get married in Morocco.  I am happy to help you if I can.

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Ryan H Grand Master

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~~~Hijack post and replies to said post removed; if you have your own question(s), you need to start your own thread.~~~

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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On 10/14/2019 at 9:36 PM, Oliversmom said:

I agree with everyone else.  Go for the spousal visa.  That is what we did.  Casablanca is a difficult consulate so you need LOTS of time spent together.  

 

If you decide to get married in Morocco make sure you give yourself plenty of time.  I know a lot of people got it done in 2 weeks or so.  But it depends.  It took us 2 1/2 months to get married.  I can give you an idea of what you need to take with you if you go to get married there. 

 

Good luck in your journey.  It is a difficult journey but so worth it in the end.  My husband has been here in the US for 4 years and he is a Citizen now.  So do a lot of reading and studying about the process and about the process specific to Casablanca.  I am happy to answer any questions you can.  I was on here years ago and was clueless what to do.  A couple of wonderful ladies helped me understand the process and also how to get married in Morocco.  I am happy to help you if I can.

Hello, could you please tell me what documents I would need in order to marry my fiance here in Morocco. I am a U.S citizen. Thank you! <3 

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I remember when you get to Morocco you have to get a paper from the US Embassy (can't remember what it is called) and you have to get a police report from Rabat.  Your fiancé needs to check with his local court about what is needed.  In my case I had to bring with me:  birth certificate, marriage certificate (from ex husband) divorce certificate, local police records checks, a letter from my employer stating how much I make.  I think that is all I had to bring.  But be sure your fiancé checks with his local court.  Good luck!

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