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The purpose of the letter is to further prove a bonafide relationship and yes there are notary public services in Morocco. They serve a better purpose at the embassy as they are the ones approving and issuing the visa.

God luck

K-1 requires that a visa holder marry within 90 days of arrival...

i am so sorry to hear about your situation ... but i have a question are you MozMoz?

Be nice....I see the similarities but just another poor soul.

It is odd to me that this happened and anyone can question if they can file a complaint. First find out what procedures that company follows, example I am in a job where Human Resources publishes the openings but the department does the interviewing process along with selectons. So find out if the person you spoke to was actually from HR or just a department representative in charge of doing the interview. I am in the process of hiring 70 employees, and we are prohibited from asking a person's age or legal status. What we do tell them is you are required to be at least 18 years old, be able to legally work in the US (we verify by SSN and state license because they only issue those documents after verification of legal status) but we can not ask because of Equal Opportunity. Once selected for employment then the HR personnel verify their age, legal status, etc... If it is listed on the application then we can ask so we ask about their education, experience, ask situation questions to guage their qualification and experience but we cannot in any shape or form base our questions on age, sex, marital or legal status. If the applicant opens any question based on those things then we can inquire or if they listed a reason for leaving on the application and it pertains to lets say they left the job to take care of their children. We can inquire what they have done to fix that situation so if they are selected for employment we don't run into the same problem.

Food for thought, in the future you can be just as patient but refuse to answer their questions. My first question would be what exactly does that have to do with the requirements for this job? It is not that serious there are plenty of jobs, in due time we all find the right one.

You can also prove your income level with an employment letter and copies of your earning statements/pay stubs. The K-1 requirement is 100 percent of the poverty guideline not 125 percent which you will need when you adjust status after the marriage. Whoever will sponsor is normally the one to fill out the form. The only papers that need notarization are statements from family confirming the relationship.

Good luck,

Actually, we did the following with NVC, we were notified of the approval on Feb 15:

He appointed me as his representative to deal with NVC(I printed the form, filled it out and scanned it to him in PDF format and asked him to print, sign and send it right back. I sent it to NVC via email it was accepted).

I paid for the AOS once you get a receipt then they accept the actual form ($88).

I typed the Affidavit of Support (included all the supporting documents for taxes returns) initially I sent it express mail but they did not receive it so I emailed it to them and they accepted it.

I was then asked to pay for the visa ($405) once you get a receipt then you can send the form.

I typed his visa application, printed it, scanned and sent it to him in softcopy (pdf)and he printed them, signed it and sent it back with all his supporting documents originals with translation (birth certificate, police report, court report). He send it to me express took about 9 days to arrive.

Once NVC processed the visa it took about 3 weeks, they called me and told me that my appointment could not be in April because they closed out the visa on 30 or 31 Mar too late for April they only issue dates the second week of the month and by that date all appointments were taken. They asked that I call them back at the end of the second week in April to see if they could fit me into May with the embassy. When I called the interview date was for 27 May.

Recommendations, have him send you all the supporting documents and visa form as soon as possible it can take a while to get here. Also, make a good binder of all you have done paperwork wise and make sure he has all the paperwork. We sent a copy of the title to the home we own together, the properties I own, Memorandums from my banks stating when I opened the accounts, how much I deposit per year and what the current balance was, and proof of money transfers between us. Lastly, I sent him all the conversations for the interview, the NVC did not ask for these we submitted them at the interview but perhaps if you sent it with the visa application the CO may read them beforehand this could help or not

I was blessed to go to Morocco while he did the interview and I drilled him for about a week before the interview on what all the forms were, what their purpose was and how he had to know it all. I did mock interviews using all the possible questions on VJ lol you can never be too prepared, he felt like he was in the Army appearing before a promotion board. He did well considering the book was a 3 inch binder then the conversations and pics was a separate binder.

Oh yes we added the two additional visits and all the pics, I made between submitting the request and the interview date.

Good Luck,

My husband got his K-1 through the embassy in Casablanca. But I'm not exactly sure what you want to know? If he has his packet from the embassy, then everything should be good to go. As far as I know, YOU, don't need anything from them. I know that I sent my husband a copy of all the forms we had submitted but I think they just wanted the thing he needed to get in Morocco. All that info you mentioned (your employment letter, affidavit, tax info etc.) should have been already been submitted with the initial application right? So the embassy should have it already. In the interview they will ask your fiance for the documents that you described he already has (his medical info, court records etc.) In the interview they just asked my husband (who was just my fiance then) how we met, what my husband does for work, what I do for work, a few questions about my family - it was very short and simple and approved!...hopefully it will be the same for you guys!

I agree all supporting documents should already have been submitted either with the original petition or through NVC. I would recommend that all the paperwork you have submitted is copied and provided to him for the interview. The I-134 should already be in the packet. Make sure he gets both a court and police report they are not the same thing. He should know everything that is in the packet and what it means because by the time the interview is conducted he is expected to know the documents and what he is applying for. He can take any additional supporting documents since you submitted the petition for example recent chats, new visit proof, new pics.

Good luck,

I have been to Morocco 5 times they never asked me for any visa supporting documents in reference to my visit. I simply listed I was there to visit my fiance, then later as my husband and gave his address and phone number it was never an issue. I am not sure they even know the process of a US visa process, perhaps they know there visa process but they never asked anything further. They did ask every time, "what do you do for a living?" They were always tickled to find out I was a field grade officer in the Army. Twice they saluted me, which I tried to hide since I was trying to keep a low profile. lol

Have a great time, wish I could jump in your bag to go visit. We have a bit over a year before we head back....

Looking at your timeline you can do a service request to USCIS but your case is on the average wait time my husband came home at 13 months. Be strong I will keep u on prayer

We are celebrating with you, I saw the post and am so happy for you both....

IR1 since you have been married for over 2 years. Actually you apply for the I-130 and they will automatically adjust it to the IR-1, I also did the I-129F to see if my husband could come over while the immigration visa was being processed but they just approved both visas at the same time and then closed out the I-129F. When I applied for my husband, I had no option I had to apply for both not sure if that has changed. The best place to get information to me was from the source itself http://www.state.gov/

If you are still overseas I know there used to be a way to apply from the overseas locations and it was the fastest ways to get the visa if you a resident of the country you lived in but many embassies no longer have that option.

Average process time is 7-10 months for most immigration visas.

Good luck,

Congrats,

This normally means that USCIS and Homeland Security have finished with the paperwork and are forwarding to the National Visa Center. Next you should wait for the NOA2 approval notice along with starting to prepare for the Packet 3. I recommend he gets all his documents once the appointment is scheduled as documents in Morocco are only valid for 90 days. Start working on the getting all your supporting documents. Any documents you have submitted to date, he has to have with him for the interview.

Good luck,

Instead of calling USCIS email them and print out the response also, I know that all flights have personnel who speak both English and Arabic so just ask to speak to the Supervisor upon boarding the Immigration personnel are supposed to be trained on the latest departure requirements. Lastly, before you go just print out the purpose of the combo card it clearly states its purpose:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=44028bcbf851e210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Don't be so nervous about the situation approach the situation with confidence you are doing the right thing, not something illegal. If they give you a hard time demand to speak to a Supervisor.

Good Luck and enjoy your trip...

I really miss Morocco, enjoy it for all of us that cannot get away at this time....

Congrats....

For example someone asking what he should say when the CO asks him to explain his love for a woman 17 years his senior, as in the thread above this one???

Call me crazy, but if I'm a CO and the guy has to post a question about how he can explain his way out of a 17 year age difference on a visa website, I'm gonna be skeptical!

That was one of the first questions they asked my husband, why do you love her? His response, "because she is a good person, very nice, very respectfully and very straight she does not play games." lol I was in the Army at the time and he was referring to my command presence I tried to tone it down but I was not too successful but his response made the CO laugh. I did not agree with his response, I did not feel it explained his love to me but the CO was satisfied with his honest response. That is the only thing the applicants can do is be honest. I always told him, "

their decisions will not change the fact that you are my husband."

You can still file for a tax ID number even if your spouse is not here, we did it for my spouse then we filed our taxes and he was still overseas. Vanessa&Tony is correct you should file married not single. If the taxes have been filed you can always amend them, it is best to show the CO at the interview that you are living as a married couple. Filing as married regardless of jointly or separate is an example of this and that is what the CO looks for to prove a bonafide marriage.

I cannot say you could be denied for this as the CO has discretion when dealing with each individual case but it is best to give proof that supports a bonafide marriage.

Good luck,

The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own policy.Persons may have dual nationality by automatic operation of different laws rather than by choice. For example, a child born in a foreign country to U.S. citizen parents may be both a U.S. citizen and a citizen of the country of birth. A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth.U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship.

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Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance. However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there.Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.Most countries permit a person to renounce or otherwise lose citizenship.

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Information on losing foreign citizenship can be obtained from the foreign country's embassy and consulates in the United States. Americans can renounce U.S. citizenship in the proper form at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.

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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1753.html

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This is what I found on the matter...

Can someone who speaks arabic help Mozmoz? He is asking the same question he asked a couple of days ago and he got alot of feedback but it was all in English. I don't think he fully understands the assistance he is getting if he is asking for the same thing two days later.

If you call the consulate first confirm if you have an interview date then ask that they forward a copy of the instruction letter as you need it to even get into the consulate the date of the interview is scheduled. If they cannot help or do not have the answers tell your fiance to call NVC. It seems that your case was closed out at the end of January which automatically removes getting an interview date for February since the interview date are available during the second week of the month of January for February. In your case it could be possible that the embassy has just now given the dates for March. At any rate making a few calls will get you some answers and the letter of instruction you need for the interview. You do not need to wait for the letter to prepare for the interview you can look on the Department of State website and drill down to the Morocco homepage and get a list of everything they will ask you for, the only thing you cannot do without the letter is the medical. You can get all the other proof now.

Required Documentation

You, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e), (and eligible children applying for K-2 visas) will be required to bring the following forms and documents to the visa interview:

•Two (2) Nonimmigrant Visa Applications, Form DS-156 (prepared in duplicate). NOTE: K-1/K-2 visa applicants should not fill in Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

•One (1) Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application, Form DS-156K

•One (1) Application For Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, Form DS-230, Part I (You are not required to complete Part II.)

K Visa applicants applying at U.S. Consulate General Montreal and U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez have different application form requirements. Review information on the U.S. Consulate General Montreal or U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez website to learn which forms you must complete.

•A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions)

•Divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor

•Police certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)

•Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)

•Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested)

•Two (2) 2x2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements

•Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)

•Payment of fees, as explained below

Note: The Consular Officer may ask for additional information, such as photographs and other proof that the relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is genuine. Documents in foreign languages, other than the language of the country in which the application takes place, should be translated. Applicants should take to the visa interview clear, legible photocopies of civil documents and translations, such as birth and divorce certificates. Original documents and translations will be returned.

I hope this helps...and get your fiance to make a call to NVC.

Don't wait for the letter, my husband got hardcopy letter two months after the interview. Call the consulatre and give them the case number to verify if they have scheduled the interview or tell your fiancé to call NVC to get an update. I would not just wait on the letter. When you talk to the consulate confirm what Affidavit of support firm you need for a K-1.

thank you very much , it's really help now i hope it's gonna be smoothy i'm getting ready now and i will send her my documments birth certaficate , police report , court report ,(translated) two pics , 230 form , copie of 3 pages of my passport , and about DS-3032 i can register it online to NVC after i will get my case number ... hope i didn't forget anything , i hope you will let me know if it's allright , thank you

You and your wife will both get the notification that your application was approved and you need to assign an agent DS-3032. You can print it and send it right back to NVC in a PDF attachment. After that your wife will talk to them on everything that needs to happen to do the Affidavit of Support, and the Visa application itself. Make sure you only sign the second page of the visa application. The 4th page of the application you will sign at the embassey in front of the CO they will do you biometrics at that point as well. Ensure you send two copies of the Visa application and then when all is complete make sure you have copies of all documents submitted to NVC to include the coversheets that have the barcodes on them for both the AOS and the VISA application. You will get these from your wife.

Sounds like you got everything so far, about a month or so before the interview you will get a letter of instruction from the NVC telling you everything you turned in and what you still have to include. You should be good to go...

Good luck,

I suppose no one really answered your question, what will happen now is they will send her the petitioner a form so you can register as your agent so she can respond to all document requests. I filled out the form they gave me and then sent a digital copy to my husband in Morocco. He printed it, signed it and scanned it and sent it right back digitally. NVC accepted the digital copy from there I dealt directly with NVC on my husbands behalf. Next they requested I submit the affidavit of support and an $88 processing fee, lastly they requested all his documents To include the visa application and the $404 visa fee. At this state my husband had expressed all his documents to me original and translation of his birth certificate, police report, court report, the list of required documents is on the department of state website. We gave them all originals because most documents in Morocco have a 90 day expiration date and depending on the interview date you may have to redo them again if 90 days have transpired. My husband kept the original marriage certificate and he got the physical done there so he added those documents before the interview. Remind her to print and forward to you all documents she submits to NVC. Most importantly the receipts for payment of the AOS and visa and all tax documents she gives NVC. After she meets all document requirements the NVC will forward the packet to the Embassey and forward you an instruction letter with your interview date.

I hope this helps and does not confuse you too much.

what do you mean by protecting myself on the vawa charge? if she gets approved for vawa, then i get a vawa charge? i dont get it, can you please explain? a person can still file for vawa even after after that letter the USCIS sent requesting her to depart the US?

You said she filled a VAWA case which means she is stating you abused her, anyone who has charges or allegations against them protects themselves either through an attorney or by getting supporting documents proving the contrary. I am not sure what that means as far as charges against you hence the advice consult a lawyer. As far as her getting a visa on the VAWA case who knows who will lend an ear to her case but if she does you cannot control that result. The only things you can and should be concerned with is making sure you are not responsible for her and getting past the VAWA allegations.

God bless you, I know you are in a hard situation

If you successfully were able to withdraw the AOS and she is being directed to leave within 30 day. Failure to leave at this point now falls on her and she has to deal with immigrations. I understand being worried about VAWA alligations, get an initial consultation with a lawyer and see if you would like to pay for representation. An attorney can talk to her lawyer to see what she is doing, unless he/she is willing to talk to you. Ultimately if the VAWA sticks then you have to protect yourself, but if immigration buys on the VAWA and let's her adjust on her own accord not sure how that would play out for her. It seems you would not be responsible for her at this time, you could request a divorce and let her move on with her life and let her deal with immigration.

I would say focus your effort on not being held responsible for her and protecting yourself on the VAWA charge. Let her worry about the immigration peice.

Good luck,

My husband did this, I researched the nearest office every city offers the classes. The classes are free of charge and they test you to verify your level of proficiency then you start regular evening or day classes depending on what they offer. Toward the end of about an 8 week period they test everyone and if your proficiency is such to pass the GED then you can pay the $16 (Texas fee) it may be different at your location. If you pass you get a diploma equivalent to a high school diploma.

If your proficiency is not to the level for testing they will tell you to continue with classes to prepare further.

Good Luck,