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10 minutes ago, Socal and Meknes said:

Hello:

 

I hear a lot about Casablanca and age gaps.  How many years difference would be considered a red flag?

 

thanks,

Angela 

10 years or more is the general number.

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I agree with 10+ years being of some concern to the Casablanca consulate. With that said, there are other factors to consider as well, such as how much time you have spent in person together, how much evidence you are able to include in your initial visa petition, etc. I've seen both K-1 and CR1 age gaps be approved in Casablanca, some with ease and some with a few additional AP hurdles. 

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Forgive me for not being not being able to have your response included.  I don’t know how to do it.  It gives me great anxiety to hear this. My fiancé and I have an age gap of 13 years.  I’m the older one. We met towards the end of 2019. Travelled and met three times.  First meeting was 7 days and the last two were closer to 3+weeks each visit. Our travels are well documented.  We provided copies of our boarding passes and copies of our stamped passports. We also have a daughter now who looks just like him. She’s 6 months and we have documented our conversations in skype and WhatsApp since we have not been able to see each other. I am not sure what else we can do to prove the validity of our relationship. It’s a tough journey thus far. 

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3 minutes ago, Socal and Meknes said:

Forgive me for not being not being able to have your response included.  I don’t know how to do it.  It gives me great anxiety to hear this. My fiancé and I have an age gap of 13 years.  I’m the older one. We met towards the end of 2019. Travelled and met three times.  First meeting was 7 days and the last two were closer to 3+weeks each visit. Our travels are well documented.  We provided copies of our boarding passes and copies of our stamped passports. We also have a daughter now who looks just like him. She’s 6 months and we have documented our conversations in skype and WhatsApp since we have not been able to see each other. I am not sure what else we can do to prove the validity of our relationship. It’s a tough journey thus far. 

Hopefully you can spend more time prior to the interview.  The consulate is more concerned about age, religion and whether his parents (mother) approve of you.

 

Time together is a big key in Casa.

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6 minutes ago, Socal and Meknes said:

Forgive me for not being not being able to have your response included.  I don’t know how to do it.

Just hit the quote key or highlight the section and "quote Selected" appears.

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The fact that you have met in person multiple times and have a child together is good. I know a lot of people on this forum will say that having a baby together isn't "proof that your relationship is legitimate", but I would say that of the couples I have seen go through Casablanca specifically with a child together, the child always seemed to benefit thier case. 

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4 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Hopefully you can spend more time prior to the interview.  The consulate is more concerned about age, religion and whether his parents (mother) approve of you.

 

Time together is a big key in Casa.

It is our hope to meet in February to March in Morocco, But I fear bringing a baby to the country where their healthcare is lacking. He heath is my priority. His parents and extended family approve of me and is accepting of me. Although his parents practice the dominate faith, my fiancé isn’t a believer. Religion has never been a problem between us. 

Posted
1 minute ago, Socal and Meknes said:

It is our hope to meet in February to March in Morocco, But I fear bringing a baby to the country where their healthcare is lacking. He heath is my priority. His parents and extended family approve of me and is accepting of me. Although his parents practice the dominate faith, my fiancé isn’t a believer. Religion has never been a problem between us. 

It sounds like you have a good "presentation" at the consulate.   Like I said if there is anyway to visit again and even be in country at the time of the interview it would be seen as a positive.   Even though you can not go with him to the interview, he can take your passport in to show you are there.

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June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

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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

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2 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

The fact that you have met in person multiple times and have a child together is good. I know a lot of people on this forum will say that having a baby together isn't "proof that your relationship is legitimate", but I would say that of the couples I have seen go through Casablanca specifically with a child together, the child always seemed to benefit thier case. 

Thank you so much for this insight. We applied in December,2019 and have been waiting for our case to be moved to the embassy.  Like many, the struggle is real.  It is my hope that the embassy will begin processing.  What a great birthday gift to our baby if he is able to be physically here for her first birthday in April. Thank you again for your post. 
Angela 

Posted
4 minutes ago, Socal and Meknes said:

heath is my priority

My son started traveling the world with us (first wife) before age 1.  I wouldn't have had any issues taking him to Morocco.  Being up on vaccinations is key (and taking those records with you too).  Mexico, England, Italy and Egypt all by age 2.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

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: AOS (pnd) Country: Morocco
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Posted
2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

It sounds like you have a good "presentation" at the consulate.   Like I said if there is anyway to visit again and even be in country at the time of the interview it would be seen as a positive.   Even though you can not go with him to the interview, he can take your passport in to show you are there.

It is our hope for us to be there with him and travel with him when he interviews. I am in the process of getting our baby’s passport for travel. I’ll be packing a lot of formula 😁😁😁.

 

thank you for your response. 
Angela 

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K-1 visas are not currently being interviewed at the Casablanca consulate yet due to COVID restrictions. It's unclear as to when they will begin interviewing K-1 cases again. So unfortunately you have a bit of a frustrating wait ahead of you. The only thing worse than a slow moving case is a case that is seemingly stuck with no timeline to move forward. Hopefully they will begin processing K-1s again very soon.

If you are going through the visa process and will be interviewing in Casablanca, Morocco, join us over at the

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K1 Visa Process                                                                                                   

Spoiler

 

December 19, 2016: NOA1 receive date 

May 5, 2017: NOA2 hardcopy (still listed as 'received' online...)

May 23, 2017: NVC case number assigned

July 10, 2017: Interview
July 14, 2017: Visa in hand
July 27, 2017: POE at ORD

August 5, 2017: Married!

 

 

 

AOS Process    

Spoiler

 

AOS Process  

September 8, 2017 : Mailed AOS Packet

September 16, 2017 : NOA1 text/emails (receive date Sept. 12)

October 2, 2017 : Biometrics Appointment

October 13, 2017 : RFIE letter received in mail (they want an English translated Birth Certificate, which we included in the original petition...)

January 24, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in hand

August 9, 2018: AOS Interview (Approved)

August 9, 2018: "Card in Production"

August 16, 2018: Green card in hand

 

 

May 2020: ROC!

 
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