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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from Ebunoluwa in K1 Visa Expiring while in AP? Start Over?   
    We are very aware of your long struggle in finally obtaining your spousal visa and AGAIN congratulations... but You should not tell OP to just go and get married to prove their relationship is real.
    AS far as they have posted here...it looks like they are in AP.
    And yes CASA did hand out 221g WIth a reason checked at least when I filed that was their practice.
    *****SORRY EBUNOLUWA **** It was Adil/Jeanne That I was quoting.
    There is too much incorrect misleading opinions that are coming forth and unfortunately people whom are still awaiting for approval might believe ANYTHING.
     
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to Ebunoluwa in K1 Visa Expiring while in AP? Start Over?   
    What on earth are you talking about ? Case creation and status update and what you copied and pasted has as much to do with
    this topic as the price of tea in China.

    Until the OP knows her petition has been returned either directly from an email or status update from the embassy or a senator's
    inquiry, she should not marry and wait until her AP is completed. It should never be assumed that the case was returned
    until it has become a fact. Period.
     
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from Happytobe in Administrative Processing- Can we appeal?   
    Did he receive a 221g  paper? If so what was marked?
    I know you are very emotional with this news but you must keep your head.
    When you go to Maroc you can go up to the window at the Embassy and wait in line on the street. But they do not let you in to plead your case. So this idea might be a waste of your time.
    Like all have advised no Appeals for AP...
    I am not familiar with your story, but the facts are you stated you are 17 years older then your fiance, and did meet online. Just those two are solid Red Flags for CASA.
    How long did you know each other? How long did you spend together and how soon after did you file? How did he answer his questions? Was he overtly nervous? Do  you share religious beliefs? Many other things could have added to their suspicion that he is just looking for an American Wife.
     
    If it was me (and guess what? it was once)...I would really talk with the fiance and HEAR what went on in the interview in as much detail he can give now that the shock is over, find out if there was a 221g
     
    And...... Take the time on this trip to be with him MORE. Face to Face. Enjoy his family. Go places together in this beautiful Country. Keep your documents and take great pics with everyone. Its for your benefit to know his intentions better too.
    You might have to abandon this K1
    and pursue the Spousal Visa. If it is love and meant to be...this is what we do to be together.
     
     
     
     
     
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to JayJayH in Return from Morocco to USA   
    Morocco is Morocco.
     
    Morocco is not Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and/or Yemen.
     
    Iran is not Morocco.
    Iraq is not Morocco.
    Libya is not Morocco.
    Somalia is not Morocco.
    Sudan is not Morocco.
    Syria is not Morocco.
    Yemen is not Morocco.
     
    Morocco is not mentioned in the executive order.
    You'll be fine.
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from Salah&Somily in Administrative Processing- Can we appeal?   
    Did he receive a 221g  paper? If so what was marked?
    I know you are very emotional with this news but you must keep your head.
    When you go to Maroc you can go up to the window at the Embassy and wait in line on the street. But they do not let you in to plead your case. So this idea might be a waste of your time.
    Like all have advised no Appeals for AP...
    I am not familiar with your story, but the facts are you stated you are 17 years older then your fiance, and did meet online. Just those two are solid Red Flags for CASA.
    How long did you know each other? How long did you spend together and how soon after did you file? How did he answer his questions? Was he overtly nervous? Do  you share religious beliefs? Many other things could have added to their suspicion that he is just looking for an American Wife.
     
    If it was me (and guess what? it was once)...I would really talk with the fiance and HEAR what went on in the interview in as much detail he can give now that the shock is over, find out if there was a 221g
     
    And...... Take the time on this trip to be with him MORE. Face to Face. Enjoy his family. Go places together in this beautiful Country. Keep your documents and take great pics with everyone. Its for your benefit to know his intentions better too.
    You might have to abandon this K1
    and pursue the Spousal Visa. If it is love and meant to be...this is what we do to be together.
     
     
     
     
     
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from Zoubir2000 in Red Flag! CR1 vs. K1?   
    Just an outsider's critical eye....from what you wrote. You met your now fiance when she was 18 on a dating website and you were married at the time.
    Your divorce to the first wife was finalized about 2 months ago, Dec 2016. IN the 6 years of getting to know your fiance and visiting her you were still married.
    Your a Naturalized Citizen now....How did you get to the U.S? Was it also through a marriage?
    I am not sure you being the 31 years older male is a big red flag. The age gap here in MENA is for Older females "Past the ripen child bearing age"  marrying young men.
     
    Seems like you already have your answer.....
    I'm leaning towards doing a CR1.
    I know it takes longer (which SUCKS) and it may not be a "walk in the park" either, but it may be better than wasting time/money on a process that Casablanca consulate, with its infamous COs, is becoming notorious for shooting it down and freely handing out these seemingly endless APs with or without any good/valid reasons!
     
    I have to call you on the last part of your post. I am in no way defending CASA...but having gone through both visas and lot of wait time for the AOS... I still understand we just came before a big FRAUD investigation where an organized group of people took advantage of the system and LIED from Morocco.
    CASA might just have good reasons, not just keeping people whom are in love, apart from each other.
    Good Luck.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to EM_Vandaveer in I am losing my patience !!!   
    OP found out that he's a USC by birth. He doesn't need to get in any lines.
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to Boiler in Help! Age difference for k1   
    Or that someone who is 44 can not have children.
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to Cathi in teenage married   
    Not sure what you mean by "these countries" There are a few countries that may do so, but I can tell you for a fact that it is the exception and not the rule. My husband is Middle Eastern and I have traveled all over that part of the world many times and it is far different, in most places, than what is portrayed in main stream media. You talk as though Morocco is some kind of third world country and it isn't. Do some people marry early? Yes they do, but as I said, it is the exception and not the rule. Many countries in the Middle East are very progressive and Westernized, it just isn't what they show on the news because people want the world(a reason I haven't quite figured out) to think it's some kind of backwards, uncivil society. It simply isn't the case. In fact women in most countries in that part of the world are encourage to get an education and in Jordan, where my husband is from 96 % of the population if this generation are college graduates, including the women. My husband has 5 sisters, all are college graduates with minimum 4 year degrees, 3 of them have graduate degrees and are very successful, working women. Two with children one engaged to be married and two unmarried, one of whom in in her late 40's and never plans to marry. He also has 3 brothers and they are college graduates, as well. Yes, there are 9 children in hubby's family
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from Darnell in I am confused between k1 visa and tourist visa   
    Your fiancee applies for the k1 visa...not you.
    Due to your English, It would be beneficial if your current fiancee would come onto Visa Journey and ask the questions you both might have.
    In addition to the cover letter, I would try to find out the reason for your first denial.....it might just factor into your next interview. Just my opinion. Welcome to VJ
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to USAMorocco in Going to Morocco and need some info/advice   
    This is my second time here in Morocco and I have traveled all over and never been stopped. I was told if we get stopped all I had to do is show my ID. I have been here for now for over 2 months and did not have to get any paper to travel around. I did go register with the police dept for my daughter and I but only so they know I'm in the city and area for so long. I just asked my fiancé and he said there is no such paper. You only go register with the police dept. hope you have fun on your next trip. I love it here and will be back as much as k can.
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from amul in Older American woman Younger Algerian man   
    You are "dating" a man you have yet to meet, Dont have money to visit his country in 3 months from now ( which is a low fare season being Feb) and he cant afford his own plane ticket/visa, Are different religions, already posting doubts about his real intentions towards you and his mother accepts you by just seeing your pic.
    Only thing that made any great sense in your original post were your first 6 words.
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to Ebunoluwa in Yet another marriage   
    Your reality maybe but not mine and not thousands of others reality.
    Syrians fleeing a war is not the same as middle class Moroccans in the earlier discussion.
    Now you brought any African country into the mix and I am telling you it is ridiculous to assume nobody wants to live in any
    African country. Educate yourself about some progressive African countries, it's not all jungle, tigers and lions.
    That is exactly the point the other poster was making earlier, people go to a European country or the US with visisons
    of sugar plum fairies and streets of gold only to face reality when they wake up.
    Of course Syrians flee to wherever they 'think" life will be perfect. I saw hundreds wishing they would not have gone there.
    They are fleeing war and terror and many just want to be in their home land living in peace which has nothing to do
    with this entire thread.
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to Michael and Ganna in SSI & Survivor's Benefits for AOS.. can ANYONE answer?   
    With no income, I am curious how you made it to the other side of the world to get married
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from elmcitymaven in Can muslims attend non-muslim Funerals/ Viewings?   
    But it's on the internet.
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to Cathi in Can muslims attend non-muslim Funerals/ Viewings?   
    this is total bullcrap
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to nomadnoor in Can muslims attend non-muslim Funerals/ Viewings?   
    Hi Sunny,
    So I am a convert and my husband is a born Moroccan Muslim. There is no reason islamically speaking for him not to go to the funeral/wake. If he is concerned that alcohol will be served - then just don't order or drink any drink with alcohol in it.
    See the information below for more insight. InshaAllah your husband will come to a choice - tell him to pray isthakara - the prayer for seeking guidance from Allah(swt) if this is causing such a hardship for him.
    Allah knows best.
    Ally & Omar
    According to Grand Mufti of Egypt Ali Gomaa, attending a non-Muslim funeral is in fact consistent with the ethics of the Quran (60:8), which commands believers not to cut themselves off from non-Muslims who are not fighting against them. In addition to expressing good manners in a way that attracts non-believers to Islam, Muslims can avoid jeopardizing their own spiritual state by making sure that they do not participate in shirk or other prohibited behavior at any non-Muslim funerals they attend, such as praying for deceased individuals who had worshipped gods other than the one true God of Islam.
    Hadith on Respect: The Prophet stands up for the funeral of a Jew out of respect for his humanity Abu Amina Elias • March 30, 2011 Qais ibn Sa’d reported: A funeral passed by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he stood up. It was said to him, “It is a Jew.” The Prophet said, “Was he not a soul?”
    Source: Sahih Bukhari 1250, Sahih Muslim 961
    Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
    عن قيس بن سعد إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَرَّتْ بِهِ جَنَازَةٌ فَقَامَ فَقِيلَ إِنَّهُ يَهُودِيٌّ فَقَالَ أَلَيْسَتْ نَفْسًا
    1250 صحيح البخاري كِتَاب الْجَنَائِزِ إذا رأيتم الجنازة فقوموا
    961 صحيح مسلم كِتَاب الْجَنَائِزِ قام النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وأصحابه لجنازة يهودي حتى توارت
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to Unidentified in re: CR1-visa entered the country without my knowledge   
    How is it not a marriage visa? You and your wife proved to the embassy that you are a bona fide couple and they granted you the privilege to bring your wife to the US. They assumed you knew your wife well enough before you decided you wanted to spend the rest of your life together with her. It is not their fault that this happened. You proved bona fide relationship.
    How long did you know her before you guys got married? How much time did you spend actually being with each other?
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from tany1157 in An old timer, any others here?!   
    Hey. I pop in occasionally too. My hubby and I have been through so much together...But still going strong. The adjustments were a journey too.
    It seems like after the election things eased up for approvals compared to when we were all on here. And a lot of the REAL elders aren't on to "educate" the newbies anymore. I am sorry but they were just mean at it. Kinda counter productive for a great forum to aide people. OH well.
    I miss Morocco. My hubby has been back and will travel again this June....Maybe next trip I will go also.
    You know looking back there were so many different stories on here...seems quieter now.
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from B-2-Z in Questions about A P 221g, Case sent back? (merged threads)   
    You and me both Sister!!!
    OP they kept your passport which is a positive sign and told you, you are on/in AP.
    What was marked on the 221 paper?
    So far is sounds like you have yet to be denied and "discriminated" against.
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from Boiler in Tourist Visa from Morocco Questions (merged threads)   
    OP has yet to meet her boyfriend.
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Questions about A P 221g, Case sent back? (merged threads)   
    You and me both Sister!!!
    OP they kept your passport which is a positive sign and told you, you are on/in AP.
    What was marked on the 221 paper?
    So far is sounds like you have yet to be denied and "discriminated" against.
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to Cathi in Tourist Visa from Morocco Questions (merged threads)   
    It's not sad, it's in the best interest of this country and it's citizens that our government is vigilant in protecting us by not allowing every Tom, ####### and Harry in. I hate to burst you bubble but you have not even met him in real life yet, why would you think the government would just allow him to waltz in just because you think they should allow it? Do you read the news? Do you have any idea what is going on in the world right now? As far as I am concerned the government isn't strict enough as far as immigration goes. Too many people abusing tourist visas and over staying, marrying then adjusting status, a loophole that needs to be closed completely. Fiance visas should be done away with, too. Too many people get here and decide not to marry and disappear into oblivion and take advantage of our welfare system, or they marry and never adjust their status only to stay here illegally indefinitely. Many claim they don;t have money for the fees to cover AOS, as far as I am concerned they should have to pay the AOS before the visa is issued to ensure they actually become legal or at least prove they have the money to do so before the visa is approved.
    If you want to meet and marry someone you are "dating"(not sure how you date someone you have never met), you need to be like everyone else and go through the proper channels to do so. If you are working part time and don't have the money to support yourself and he works in a factory and has no savings, how exactly do you think you will be able to afford paying for his immigration journey? It costs thousands upon thousands of dollars and takes years. Sorry if I am being so blunt but you need a reality check. I am not one to give people false hope and tell them love will get you through this, because in reality it takes a lot more than that. When I first met my husband(in real life) and before we decided to get married I did my research, I figured out how much it would cost(and it turned out to be a lot more than I estimated). I talked to others who had been through it and they were very honest in telling me it wasn't going to be easy, which was the best thing they could have done for me.
    So take off the rose colored glasses, put your big girl panties on and look at this REALISTICALLY. You can;t just apply for a visitor visa and get one, you need very strong ties to your home country. Period. You can;t just apply for a job in the US with no specialized degree/training and get a work visa. Period. You cannot apply for a student visa and just get one. You have to have the full tuition up front, including money for housing and living expenses for the duration of the time you will be in school, and there are no student loans for foreign students. Then the minute you graduate you are required to pack up and return to your home country. You and your boyfriend keep coming up with these visa ideas trying to get him here without having any idea what it takes. Please do yourself a favor and do more research and ask yourself HONESTLY if this is something you can do, and if you can afford it. Good luck!
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    Shoot Em Straight got a reaction from FarrahIdir in Questions about A P 221g, Case sent back? (merged threads)   
    You and me both Sister!!!
    OP they kept your passport which is a positive sign and told you, you are on/in AP.
    What was marked on the 221 paper?
    So far is sounds like you have yet to be denied and "discriminated" against.
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    Shoot Em Straight reacted to MacUK in Tourist Visa from Morocco Questions (merged threads)   
    Do you have any links to those websites?
    I could use a good laugh and they seem to be some excellent comedy value.
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