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Registering for the diversity lottery has no effect at all on applying for a spousal visa later.
My husband applied for the DV lottery every year in Morocco but was never selected.
He was approved for a fiance visa the first time we applied without any problems at all.
Apply and good luck!

Registering for the diversity lottery has no effect at all on applying for a spousal visa later.
My husband applied for the DV lottery every year in Morocco but was never selected.
He was approved for a fiance visa the first time we applied without any problems at all.
Apply and good luck!

Is she willing to get on a plane to Thailand to get treatment?
I understand that your family is in a terrible situation with her recent actions, but I'm not sure what you are hoping to gain by refusing to sign the I-751. If you are hoping that by not applying for the I-751, then she will be deported, I'm afraid that isn't going to work. The chances that she will be deported are so slim that they are almost non-existent. By not applying for the I-751, she will just become one of the many millions of people here without legal status.
You're not going to be able to force a deportation, you can't force her into treatment, and you can't force her on an airplane either. Unfortunately, she will have to willingly seek treatment, either here or in Thailand.
If she leaves the country without removing conditions, you will need to petition for again as others have stated.
I hope your family is not in turmoil for much longer. Best wishes to you.

You do amazing work. Thank you for helping these ladies

You do amazing work. Thank you for helping these ladies

My Moroccan mother-in-law recently applied for a tourist visa for the first time. We were pleasantly surprised when she was issued a multiple entry visa valid for 10 years. We were either expecting that she would be denied or receive a visa valid for one year.
She was asked about where we live (her son and myself, his wife), what we do for work, what the purpose of her trip is, and how long she plans to visit for. Who will be paying for the trip and where she will stay. She honestly answered that she did not know exactly what I do for work or how much money either of us earn.
The interview was very casual. She was interviewed by an American through a Darija-speaking interpreter.
The cost of the application was like $160. If that is not a large sum for you, I would suggest that you follow through with the application and see how it goes after Ramadan. If he is issued a visa for one-year, then it will likely still be valid for next Spring. If he doesn't end up using it in that time frame, then it will probably just be a matter of reapplying (and another $160) to get another. Who knows? He may be issued the 10-year visa. Best of luck!

As a K-1, his only hope of a green card is through his marriage to you, or through abuse committed by you (and then filing for a VAWA).
You can not send him home, but those are his only two legal paths to stay here.
If he used you for a green card, and if he knows that those are his only options, then you need to be careful.
Once he realizes that you have no intention of filing for a green card, he may try to set you up for an abuse case.
We have seen it happen here before, so it is best to protect yourself.
If you decide on a divorce, then leave all communication between lawyers and do not have any contact with him.
Of course, he will have no work permit so he may accept a plane ticket back to his home country.

As a K-1, his only hope of a green card is through his marriage to you, or through abuse committed by you (and then filing for a VAWA).
You can not send him home, but those are his only two legal paths to stay here.
If he used you for a green card, and if he knows that those are his only options, then you need to be careful.
Once he realizes that you have no intention of filing for a green card, he may try to set you up for an abuse case.
We have seen it happen here before, so it is best to protect yourself.
If you decide on a divorce, then leave all communication between lawyers and do not have any contact with him.
Of course, he will have no work permit so he may accept a plane ticket back to his home country.

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I remember your story and unfortunately I always thought this man was using your faith to con you. You didn't like my opinion. The truth of the matter is that regardless of my opinion, it will prove extremely difficult for him to ROC. I believe it was advised before he left the country that this did not bode well for his future here. The fact that he didn't get on the airplane to be with his wife that he hasn't seen in 4 months is pretty telling of his character.
In order to successfully ROC you will need to prove co-mingled finances since the beginning of your marriage. In the long run, it may be best for you if he doesn't raise the funds to purchase another ticket.

I wanted to add one other note since your friends and family are questioning his motives. This blurb comes from the US Embassy in Morocco website regarding marriage fraud. I think most of the guys are smarter than following through with the last point they highlight, but you get the idea. I just wanted to make sure you have seen this as it is not uncommon in Morocco. I have run across several victims of clear marriage fraud where the guy disappears as soon as his feet touch US soil, others that are more difficult to identify like disappearing shortly after receiving a green card and saving enough money to get their own apartment (yet somehow blaming the breakup on something else). I've also seen many many relationships end suddenly after a visa refusal.
http://morocco.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiance-visas.html
Internet Romance and Marriage Fraud
Many U.S. citizens befriend Moroccans through Internet dating and social networking sites and these relationships often lead to marriage or engagement. While many of the marriages between U.S. citizens and Moroccans are successful, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca warns against marriage fraud. It is not uncommon for foreign nationals to enter into marriages with U.S. citizens solely for immigration purposes. Relationships developed via correspondence, particularly those begun on the Internet, are especially susceptible to manipulation. Often, the marriages end in divorce in the United States when the foreign national acquires legal permanent residence (“green card”) or U.S. citizenship. In some cases, the new U.S. citizen or permanent resident then remarries a wife he had divorced around the same time as he had entered into a relationship with the sponsoring U.S. citizen.
Some of the signs that an Internet contact may be developing a relationship with a U.S. citizen in order to obtain an immigrant visa through marriage are:
Declarations of love within days or weeks of the initial contact; Proposals or discussions of marriage soon after initial contact; Requests to the U.S. citizen to visit the foreign national’s home country soon after the declaration of love or proposal; Responses to messages from the U.S. citizen friend are along the lines “I love you/Sorry I missed your call,” or similarly one-sided conversations; Once engaged, married, or an immigrant visa petition is filed, suddenly starts missing scheduled appointments to chat or call. While chat rooms, dating, and social networking sites can be ways to make friends across international borders, the U.S. government urges U.S. citizens who meet foreign nationals on the Internet to keep in mind the signs noted above. Entering into a marriage contract for the principal purpose of facilitating immigration to the United States for an alien is against U.S. law and can result in serious penalties, including fines and imprisonment for the U.S. citizen and the foreign national involved.

There is no paper needed from the police in order to be together in public.
It is illegal for an unmarried male and female to share a hotel room.

I wanted to add one other note since your friends and family are questioning his motives. This blurb comes from the US Embassy in Morocco website regarding marriage fraud. I think most of the guys are smarter than following through with the last point they highlight, but you get the idea. I just wanted to make sure you have seen this as it is not uncommon in Morocco. I have run across several victims of clear marriage fraud where the guy disappears as soon as his feet touch US soil, others that are more difficult to identify like disappearing shortly after receiving a green card and saving enough money to get their own apartment (yet somehow blaming the breakup on something else). I've also seen many many relationships end suddenly after a visa refusal.
http://morocco.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiance-visas.html
Internet Romance and Marriage Fraud
Many U.S. citizens befriend Moroccans through Internet dating and social networking sites and these relationships often lead to marriage or engagement. While many of the marriages between U.S. citizens and Moroccans are successful, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca warns against marriage fraud. It is not uncommon for foreign nationals to enter into marriages with U.S. citizens solely for immigration purposes. Relationships developed via correspondence, particularly those begun on the Internet, are especially susceptible to manipulation. Often, the marriages end in divorce in the United States when the foreign national acquires legal permanent residence (“green card”) or U.S. citizenship. In some cases, the new U.S. citizen or permanent resident then remarries a wife he had divorced around the same time as he had entered into a relationship with the sponsoring U.S. citizen.
Some of the signs that an Internet contact may be developing a relationship with a U.S. citizen in order to obtain an immigrant visa through marriage are:
Declarations of love within days or weeks of the initial contact; Proposals or discussions of marriage soon after initial contact; Requests to the U.S. citizen to visit the foreign national’s home country soon after the declaration of love or proposal; Responses to messages from the U.S. citizen friend are along the lines “I love you/Sorry I missed your call,” or similarly one-sided conversations; Once engaged, married, or an immigrant visa petition is filed, suddenly starts missing scheduled appointments to chat or call. While chat rooms, dating, and social networking sites can be ways to make friends across international borders, the U.S. government urges U.S. citizens who meet foreign nationals on the Internet to keep in mind the signs noted above. Entering into a marriage contract for the principal purpose of facilitating immigration to the United States for an alien is against U.S. law and can result in serious penalties, including fines and imprisonment for the U.S. citizen and the foreign national involved.

Alright. So you realize that a Muslim male marrying a Buddhist female is against Islam. The Consulate is definitely going to question his motives. Some of the red flags that they look at are meeting online, short time period of knowing each other, limited time in person together, age gaps, religious differences, and recent religious conversions. You guys tick a few of those boxes.
For Question 34:
(Petitioner) and (Beneficiary) began talking during (Month) 2015 on (Mobile App Name). (Petitioner) traveled to Morocco to meet (Beneficiary) in person on (Date).
That's all that is necessary. They are looking for HOW you became to know each other and WHEN you met in person.

Others have mentioned the wills and the naturalization in case he chooses to stay.
I have no idea how much your husband is involved with paying the monthly bills and regular expenses. My husband has been here about as long as yours has, and I've always taken care of all of that. If you are in a similar situation, you may want to prepare a list of all the bills and expenses, due dates, and how they are paid. Explain any income you may be receiving (short-term disability maybe). Explain the insurance documents and how the medical bills are handled (whether you are billed and have to submit a claim to your insurance, or the claims are automatically sent to the insurance and you are only sent a bill for what is not covered, etc). Having your husband understand how these things work could save you both some stress while you are recovering.
My heart is with you! I wish you the absolute best!

If I were in your position, I would go to Morocco in December, NOT marry, enjoy your time there without the stress, return to the USA, and apply for the fiance visa.
The Moroccan consulate has historically been difficult with some K-1s but the majority of applicants pass through without problems (including my husband). Having two trips together instead of one will greatly improve your chances of success. The K1 is currently significantly faster than the CR-1, and based on what others have said over the years, I'm not even certain that you can get married in Morocco in the time frame that you have available. If you go the K-1 route, he will need to adjust status once you marry in the USA. It will take between 60-90 days after that application for him to receive a work permit. Waiting for the work permit is kind of the only downside compared to a CR1. When applying for either visa, I strongly recommend that you front-load your application with relationship proof, pictures with his family, and evidence of a strong bond. this consulate has been known to seem as though they make visa decisions before the interview (the interview just being a formality).
If you dig around, you will read some horror stories about the Moroccan consulate on here. Some couple have been denied the K1 and have to marry and apply for a CR1. Some even have multiple denials. Please keep in mind that these are not the normal experiences. Typically these couples have extraordinary circumstances that are not evident at first or disclosed openly (large age gap, previously petitioned by someone else, etc). Most couples pass through without any issues, and therefore don't have stories to write about.
I hope this was helpful!

I think you're missing the point of what everyone is telling you. You don't need to prove that your wife and her family are bad people and are not treating you well.
As far as immigration is concerned, it doesn't matter how they treat you. You have a green card. The only thing that you need evidence of is having entered the marriage in good faith.
You have the right to divorce your wife. You have the right to file for custody of your child. You can remove the conditions on your 2-year green card and get your 10-year green card after you divorce.
You have the right to apply for any job you choose and to work for any company which offers you employment. You need to take control of your life and stop letting these people make all of the choices for you.
They cannot take away your green card and they cannot remove their sponsorship of you, so don't believe them if they threaten that.

The problem that you face is that it is not legal to remove Moroccan dirhams from Morocco. He can't transfer the money to you. So you can buy his ticket, and he can pay you back. Or he can buy the ticket though a travel agent within Morocco.
In general, Moroccans also can't convert MAD to USD without a valid reason. His visa in his passport will be a valid reason. He may lose money on conversion rates, but in order to take money out of Morocco he needs to go to a bank and convert MAD to USD. Then he can carry the USD with him on the plane.
I'm not sure what the rules are where he currently lives, but it may be easier to convert the money or transfer it to you from there.
No problems with a round trip ticket. Buy whatever is cheapest. If you are concerned about transfer visas, then get the Royal Air Maroc flight from Casa to JFK, and have him transfer within the USA. Best of luck!

I'm sorry to hear about the outcome of your interview. It's true that it may end up in a denial, but it isn't denied yet. Many people have spent time in AP through Casablanca and been approved in the end. Unfortunately, a final answer may not come for weeks or maybe even months.
If you do decide to go back and get married to file for a CR1 make sure this K1 petition has been denied or cancelled first. Don't leave it sitting in AP.
I know AP is disappointing, but I personally don't think a FOIA request is going to get you any answers that are going to help you out. I think it would be a waste of time.
Are there any red flags in the relationship?

...unless you take this job opportunity with the living arrangements. Then he's leaving you.
I would have found some of your blind comments and lashing out to be cute, but then I realized that you are young and you are in way over your head.
Many have spoken with the voice of reason, but unfortunately you keep stomping your feet and plugging your ears, completely unwilling to hear what those that have walked your path already are saying.
It's time to grow up a little and consider that you may be wrong. It's possible that your "family" is unwilling to help you for some very legitimate reasons. It's also possible that his family is so nice and welcoming to you for reasons that you are unwilling to admit.
I wish you the best, but I don't see this working out long term. You can continue rationalizing your way trough this and whining about how no one understands you now...

...unless you take this job opportunity with the living arrangements. Then he's leaving you.
I would have found some of your blind comments and lashing out to be cute, but then I realized that you are young and you are in way over your head.
Many have spoken with the voice of reason, but unfortunately you keep stomping your feet and plugging your ears, completely unwilling to hear what those that have walked your path already are saying.
It's time to grow up a little and consider that you may be wrong. It's possible that your "family" is unwilling to help you for some very legitimate reasons. It's also possible that his family is so nice and welcoming to you for reasons that you are unwilling to admit.
I wish you the best, but I don't see this working out long term. You can continue rationalizing your way trough this and whining about how no one understands you now...

...unless you take this job opportunity with the living arrangements. Then he's leaving you.
I would have found some of your blind comments and lashing out to be cute, but then I realized that you are young and you are in way over your head.
Many have spoken with the voice of reason, but unfortunately you keep stomping your feet and plugging your ears, completely unwilling to hear what those that have walked your path already are saying.
It's time to grow up a little and consider that you may be wrong. It's possible that your "family" is unwilling to help you for some very legitimate reasons. It's also possible that his family is so nice and welcoming to you for reasons that you are unwilling to admit.
I wish you the best, but I don't see this working out long term. You can continue rationalizing your way trough this and whining about how no one understands you now...

...unless you take this job opportunity with the living arrangements. Then he's leaving you.
I would have found some of your blind comments and lashing out to be cute, but then I realized that you are young and you are in way over your head.
Many have spoken with the voice of reason, but unfortunately you keep stomping your feet and plugging your ears, completely unwilling to hear what those that have walked your path already are saying.
It's time to grow up a little and consider that you may be wrong. It's possible that your "family" is unwilling to help you for some very legitimate reasons. It's also possible that his family is so nice and welcoming to you for reasons that you are unwilling to admit.
I wish you the best, but I don't see this working out long term. You can continue rationalizing your way trough this and whining about how no one understands you now...

...unless you take this job opportunity with the living arrangements. Then he's leaving you.
I would have found some of your blind comments and lashing out to be cute, but then I realized that you are young and you are in way over your head.
Many have spoken with the voice of reason, but unfortunately you keep stomping your feet and plugging your ears, completely unwilling to hear what those that have walked your path already are saying.
It's time to grow up a little and consider that you may be wrong. It's possible that your "family" is unwilling to help you for some very legitimate reasons. It's also possible that his family is so nice and welcoming to you for reasons that you are unwilling to admit.
I wish you the best, but I don't see this working out long term. You can continue rationalizing your way trough this and whining about how no one understands you now...

...unless you take this job opportunity with the living arrangements. Then he's leaving you.
I would have found some of your blind comments and lashing out to be cute, but then I realized that you are young and you are in way over your head.
Many have spoken with the voice of reason, but unfortunately you keep stomping your feet and plugging your ears, completely unwilling to hear what those that have walked your path already are saying.
It's time to grow up a little and consider that you may be wrong. It's possible that your "family" is unwilling to help you for some very legitimate reasons. It's also possible that his family is so nice and welcoming to you for reasons that you are unwilling to admit.
I wish you the best, but I don't see this working out long term. You can continue rationalizing your way trough this and whining about how no one understands you now...

Your parents are coming from a place of love for you and your children. You've only been talking to him for 2 months, and you're planning to spend 2 months with him. I would caution my children just as your parents are cautioning you.
That being said, I'm married to a Moroccan so I understand a bit about the country and the culture. Is it safe? That depends on where you go and who you're with. I've traveled all over Morocco for the past few years and have not had any issues. All over Morocco with one exception, and that's Casablanca. My husband does not want me in Casablanca because he says it is not safe for me there. Marrakesh is sketchy as well.
I think the bigger question is why you feel compelled to leave your children for such a long period of time to go somewhere your family is not comfortable with to meet a man that you've just started talking to.
I'm not trying to be cruel, but it doesn't sound like you're really thinking this through. Morocco is a high fraud country and many men there spend their days and nights in cyber cafes wooing their overseas beloveds in search of the mighty Green Card.
My advice would be to give this some more time before traveling there. Research the people and the culture, both positive and negative.
Edit to add: there have been several busts of small terrorist cells there recently, so although they have not yet suffered an attack, the intent is nearby.