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Hi all..I am a US citizen who will be going to morocco soon possibly get married...I just need to know what documents i need to take with me there so that I dont miss anytime and waste all my time..I met a girl who i have been speaking with online , religious, i have video /text with her and family...they seems legit and not looking for a way out of morocco..just in case when i go meet and i decide to marry i just need to know what documents i should have with me...

 

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Divorced, US citizen..

someone also said i need my original birth certificate is that really needed??

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It is not a good idea to marry on the first visit..........

 

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Bad idea especially for Morocco.   But if you must, at least Certified Birth and Divorce Certificates, and your FBI report.  Here is the list from the US Embassy to help you:

https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/

 

I'm sure more will chime in!

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Why not google US Embassy Morocco / Consulate Casablanca, American Citizen Services and see what they have to say regarding marriage in Morocco? 

 

https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/

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Naturalization 2010

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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Posted (edited)

The above is true / not good to marry on 1st visit for these high fraud countries

 

and you will need long visit to marry as it takes time

and several smaller ones after to make the embassy approve 

 

https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/

what you need

1. birth certificate

2  if she is muslim she has to marry a muslim man so you need statement from IMAM that you are muslim

3.  divorce papers (original and you also need a copy for immigration so get 2 or 3 one for yourself)

4.  statement from employer for work about income or IRS tax returns

5   birth certificates of any children from previous marriage

6  helps to show property if you own any (not needed just helps)

7   criminal report (within last 90 days)

8   4 passport photos (cheaper to get in Morocco

9   passport bio page

10. written statement of intent to marry

 

BTW getting all these translated and copied in morocco is a big expense (6 copies of all hers and yours at $10 a page when i married in 2010)

all the steps to marry are on the above site as it envolves a lot of travel to Casa US embassy and Rabat and back to her to town

 

like we say go visit and meet her and family ,  get the family approval and take photos of all especially you with mother

and then return later to marry

if you marry on 1st trip ,  expect a denial and several more visits plus new application to be approved

 

Edited by JeanneAdil
Posted

Guess he has been there once - still best to have a few visits.

 

 

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April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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going to make a further suggestion

before you marry and take on this immigration process,  check the poverty guidelines and make sure you have the 125% of poverty or above income to satisfy USCIS

it is hard to find a joint sponsor later

be prepared for the process to take at least 2 years as Casa has a long AP (administration process after the interview )   for both K1 and CR1 which usually means people are married more than 2 years and IR1 for the 10 year green card

and when you marry ,,  do a profile timeline as you are going to have question after question and a timeline helps the VJ community answer your inquiries

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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Posted (edited)
6 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Guess he has been there once - still best to have a few visits.

 

 

 

i took his statement here as just talking to her online thru texts ,sorry I should have first gone to his page and looked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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On 5/18/2020 at 10:37 AM, Paul & Mary said:

Guess he has been there once - still best to have a few visits.

 

hi there...i have to been to morocco 2 times but this 3rd time will be my first time meeting this girl in person...i have been chatting with her with video for a very long time now and have also met her family in video...i will be visiting her soon..once i am there i will be very cautious for any red flags but if everything is well is there anything wrong in doing a marriage in my first visit meeting her? my goal is meet her do a legal marriage and come back home to start the paperwork...i dont want to waste time going back and forth 10 times...please rest be assured i will only if no red flags...people say to be careful of morocco not all girls in morocco are scammers....hope to get your thoughts on this...

 

Posted
On 5/18/2020 at 10:24 AM, JeanneAdil said:

The above is true / not good to marry on 1st visit for these high fraud countries

 

and you will need long visit to marry as it takes time

and several smaller ones after to make the embassy approve 

 

https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/

what you need

1. birth certificate

2  if she is muslim she has to marry a muslim man so you need statement from IMAM that you are muslim

3.  divorce papers (original and you also need a copy for immigration so get 2 or 3 one for yourself)

4.  statement from employer for work about income or IRS tax returns

5   birth certificates of any children from previous marriage

6  helps to show property if you own any (not needed just helps)

7   criminal report (within last 90 days)

8   4 passport photos (cheaper to get in Morocco

9   passport bio page

10. written statement of intent to marry

 

BTW getting all these translated and copied in morocco is a big expense (6 copies of all hers and yours at $10 a page when i married in 2010)

all the steps to marry are on the above site as it envolves a lot of travel to Casa US embassy and Rabat and back to her to town

 

like we say go visit and meet her and family ,  get the family approval and take photos of all especially you with mother

and then return later to marry

if you marry on 1st trip ,  expect a denial and several more visits plus new application to be approved

 

hi there...i have to been to morocco 2 times but this 3rd time will be my first time meeting this girl in person...i have been chatting with her with video for a very long time now and have also met her family in video...i will be visiting her soon..once i am there i will be very cautious for any red flags but if everything is well is there anything wrong in doing a marriage in my first visit meeting her? my goal is meet her do a legal marriage and come back home to start the paperwork...i dont want to waste time going back and forth 10 times...please rest be assured i will only if no red flags...people say to be careful of morocco not all girls in morocco are scammers....hope to get your thoughts on this...

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Morocco
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11 minutes ago, HAJARMorocco said:

hi there...i have to been to morocco 2 times but this 3rd time will be my first time meeting this girl in person...i have been chatting with her with video for a very long time now and have also met her family in video...i will be visiting her soon..once i am there i will be very cautious for any red flags but if everything is well is there anything wrong in doing a marriage in my first visit meeting her? my goal is meet her do a legal marriage and come back home to start the paperwork...i dont want to waste time going back and forth 10 times...please rest be assured i will only if no red flags...people say to be careful of morocco not all girls in morocco are scammers....hope to get your thoughts on this...

1st time meeting her and doing a marriage will be a red flag / make a short trip to meet and then a 2nd long trip to marry 

do not send any photos of an engagement party just the marriage photos if and when you marry

and you are doing the right thing to marry and not try for a K1

and no,  not all Morocco girls are scammers / there are plenty of beautiful well intentioned women who are excellent cooks and wives and i love to go they there as they baby me 

 

enjoy the watermellon and all the fresh fruit

I have whats app if you have any further questions,  write a personal message (or have her ciontact me)

Posted
3 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

1st time meeting her and doing a marriage will be a red flag / make a short trip to meet and then a 2nd long trip to marry 

do not send any photos of an engagement party just the marriage photos if and when you marry

and you are doing the right thing to marry and not try for a K1

and no,  not all Morocco girls are scammers / there are plenty of beautiful well intentioned women who are excellent cooks and wives and i love to go they there as they baby me 

 

enjoy the watermellon and all the fresh fruit

I have whats app if you have any further questions,  write a personal message (or have her ciontact me)

you are great...thanks for the input. if things are well can i at least propose to her with her meaning get engaged..then second trip i can do a legal marriage i guess...

 

you can add me on whatsapp 8609216614 thnx

 
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