TanguyAndJuliet

What surname too? Is Maria or Seve your surname?
A lot of us use our (real) first names. Don't know many who are using firstname and surname.
Of course if I was, I could always later claim it was just part of my name, to keep the trolling going a little longer.
In all honesty I find threads like this do us all a disservice - the make it look like the US visa system is open to blatant fraud, which among other things makes the public less upset when they read about us having to wait months and months at Texas Service Center to be with our real loved ones.
Doesn't anyone else find this fishy?
1) turns up to forum with ridiculous story about a meeting 2 storeys apart on a balcony.
2) introduces other obvious red flags
3) has registered on forum to seek advice about a situation that obviously looks like fraud (why else raise it on here)
4) having asked for advice, attacks anyone who gives it
Why do that - unless you're either trying to get a rise from people (trolling) or attempting to cast the US immigration system in a bad light (some kind of anti-immigrant political motive).
I can't wait for the next installment, I'm expecting the story to go up a notch or two. Does anyone else expect the proposed trip to go swimmingly and it all to end happily ever after?

You've just established that he has no legal right to take the child out of the country with this statement if he is indeed the uncle and not the real father. The question that blinks in red now is... Why would he try to get you to petition for this child unless it was his own child?

Here is the difference. I'll post it once again for you. Read up on the law in Egypt and then put two and two together with his story he told you. I'll help you, based on the law there, it doesn't add up. That alone would have me taking a step back to see what might be going on. Right now you can't see the forest for the trees.
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The right of guardianship and custody for children (Egypt family law)

The law stipulates different criteria that determine who will care about the child. The law determines, taking into account the child’s age, which parent has the priority over others to provide their children with suitable care. Egyptian Family law takes these rules from Islam’s Sharia, recognizing that children have special needs in their lives starting from the very first day, and they have to be together with the parent who can deal with these needs

The Egyptian Family law also determines the age of guardianship and custody according to whether the child is male or female, because their needs are obviously different. According to that, the parent who can provide with the child’s needs is the one who acquires priority in doing that.

The female childcare period:
The law considers that in the first years the child must be with a woman (or women) that take care about it, because women are more able than men to do that.
The act number 25 decreed in 1929 categorizes women according to their priority of taking care of children:
“The mother, then the grandmother from the mother’s side; then the grandmother from the father’s side, then sisters, then sisters from the mother only; then sisters from the father’s side, etc. Only then will the right come to the men side”
We will talk about the ‘keeper’ as a mother, because she is the first one who takes care for babies. It must be noted, however, that the same rules which control mother’s right to care about and keep a child apply to all keepers.

The legal conditions for childcare rights :
The law requires that the keeper abides to some conditions that ensure that she or he is able to provide the child with proper care.
1. Must be with good health in mind and body.
2. Must be mentally sane and have reached the age of legal responsibility (adult).
3. Must be with good manners.
4. Must not be married to anyone who can marry the child ( Unmehram).
5. To be in the same religion not condition.
The period of childcare:
The act amending in 7 march 2005 to provisions number 25 in 1920 article number 20 says that the period of childcare starts from the first day until the age of 15. After that the judge asks the child if they want to stay with the same parent or go to the other one until 21 for males or until time of marriage for females.

In ways I hope it is a fake account as in all honesty u think she's asking for trouble traveling to meet this guy esp after she has voiced her doubts to him .i think its fair to say I think it's as clear as day to everyone else that there is too many things going on for this guy to be genuine.

I agree with you. My point to Terri was she keeps getting slack for it and if it bothers her then change it. People on here and forums everywhere use pics that are not them such as flowers or cartoon characters, etc. If you've followed all of her posts you'll see she never answers legitimate questions. She goes off on another topic.

Calm down! I didn't say it wasn't really you. I pointed out what seems to be doubtful to many here. Why don't you EVER answer any legitimate questions? You always jump subjects and go on the attack. I asked you previously if the girl was your sisters Ex's daughter? You never answered. Because if she is then she isn't a niece she would be a cousin. I also posted about the law in Egypt as to who cares for a child. You never commented. Why can't you just answer properly? If you want help then accept the help. If you don't then quit posting threads that make you look like you're just pulling everyones leg.

Check out the posting names on this forum, eg just on this page... you're "BrittWitt", I'm "Limey". People use nicknames, not real names, even though we don't have these embarrassing stories to tell of falling in love with someone and meeting them 2 stories apart on a hotel balcony LOL it sounded like a sketch from a comedy show. Yet OP has used a name that is supposed to appear real... that is classic trolling.
I didn't find any of it convincing, but after reading the bit where OP says "who says he's a muslim" when she'd previously said "he's a muslim" - I'm surprised anyone took any more bait from her/him (real OP could be either but my money is on a him). There is also the bit where she/he claimed to be a pentacostal christian, and then exclaimed "Jesus Christ" at the beginning of one of the posts. As a troll I'd have to give a 3 out of ten (and that is mainly for effort)

Having read through this thread I have to say that much of OP's story doesn't make sense. I'm smelling a pretty poor troll.
1) the picture taken from elsewhere
2) the use of an apparently real name - unlikely when you're posting such personal stuff (same goes for the pic)
3) the rather extraordinary story (a meeting in Morocco where they weren't allowed to meet in person so spoke on the phone from a balcony, etc)
I lived in the Middle East. Even in the Gulf men can meet women - they just need a chaperone... and Egypt is generally more liberal than the Gulf States.
I'm sure OP gets some kind of satisfaction from this game in some way. The posts seem deliberately crafted to elicit a response (making "Basim" out to be a pretty obvious fraud, and OP taking the role of gullible victim).

I wish this were true!! But... it does not matter who the face of our country is. Approximately 70% of the entire US wealth is owned by 860 people in our country. Obama and the next President, and the next, will do what they are told.
These "do-gooders" who won a minor immigration victory (which might still be repealed) are always around and will always be given enough leash to get a bill through congress, just so they do not rise up and ask too many questions.
The Demopublican party in our country is bought and paid for. This is not politics, it is bread and circuses. Just like the Roman Empire...
When you learn the "why", you will see what the priorities are. Someone above said, "take a number, sit down, and shut up". That is the closest to the truth with this process.
Sorry to be negative, but all we can do is complain, call them, and hope the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Stay as positive as you can through this, celebrate the little victories, and vote against the Demopublican party next election!

Me and my fiance has been together for 3 years and we talk about 1-3 hours a week. Might be because we actually got to live together for a year, we have been able to visit every 3 months and we chat on google hangout. I think 3 hours a week is fine if you have other ways of communicating. Plus time difference is a pain.

Welcome back, Terri. Nice to see you.
Listen, I know you don't like advice or constructive criticism, but based on everything you have told us over the last week or so, this whole situation may not be the best. Let's just point out a few of the events I consider to be RED FLAGS:
His family is super-orthodox, conservative Muslim. You are Christian. This is not a deal killer, but it is bound to become a bigger issue later on down the line. I highly doubt he has plans of converting and you said you don't either. I know mixed-faith couples and yes, the challenge is real and is definitely something to consider. His uncle has already fudged things up by marrying and leaving your sister high and dry. Not to say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, but again, this is something to consider. After meeting (in Morocco, I think?) he could not stand near or next to you. Instead, he waived at you from a third story balcony while a photographer tried to finagle photos that portrayed you two as a happy couple. You never got to hug him or even shake his hand. Instead, he tossed down to you a wet towel and a flower to keep as a momento of the time you two almost met. I mean, the guy gives Shakespeare a run for his money. Highly flaggable. After dating him for months and being engaged to him for weeks, you are just now finding out he is "father" to his niece (daughter of the estanged uncle/brother-in-law). Why hasn't he spoken with you about this before? Especially before filing? Why can't you discuss this issue? Why are you forbidden to ask or speak about the girl's mother? This right here would be the last straw for me. I could actually go on and on, but I won't. You see where I am going with this. You need to put on your thinking cap and your big girl panties and really figure this thing out. Is it worth it? I say HECK NO!

I'm confused with the story. Based on last Saturday nights post and now this one you state the following: Your sister married your brother-in-law who ran off to be with another woman who is the father of this 5 year old child who is being raised by your Basim who is the nephew of your brother-in-law?
How would you not of known of this child? Your sister would of known of her. The immigration process clearly asks about children?

Hi Terri,
After reading some of the other topic you have started here, to learn a little bit more about your fiancee and your situation, I will offer you my two cents.
Take immigration out of the picture for a moment- this is someone who you are going to marry. Marry- as in promise to spend your life with. Someone who is going to be with you throughout all the good and bad times, someone who you are supposed to trust more than anyone in the world- someone who is not supposed to lie to you, or hide things from you.
No one here knows about your relationship more than you do, and yes it is normal to have cold feet about marriage- but the feeling are more based on "what ifs"... "what if we discover that we can't live together without driving each other crazy?" "what if we have to move for work" "what if...". However, your concerns seem to be more based on concerns about HIM as a person, not the two of you as a couple- "what else hasnt he told me?" "How could he not have told me about his neice?" "what about our religious differences?" etc. As already said- trust your instincts. It sounds like maybe the two of you need to spend some more time together before you decide to commit your lives together. Is there a way for you two to share a meal with your families? I understand you may not be able to stay in the same hotel room, but surely there are other ways to be able to look at your fiancee's eyes other than through skype or photographs.
You deserve to be happy- and I don't think you will be until you are able to put some of these fears and concerns to rest. I understand that you are egar to get to your "happily ever after" but you have to go through the rest of the story first. Would you have agreed to marry him if he lived down the street? or would you think it was too soon and just want to date? Has he been dishonest with you in the past? Do you trust him? Do you know about his past? (Remember, there is a 5 year old child that is clearly important to him- and he didnt tell you...? What else hasnt he told you? will you be OK having her in your life?)
It is easy to get swept up in romance and fairy tale love, but dont let it blind you and have someone take advantage of you.
Take some time- talk with your fiancee, your sister, your parents, friends... your feelings are vaid, and you shouldnt rush into something you are 100% ready for!
Good luck

I went back and read some of your old posts. You haven't even been together for a year, you've never really met, his English is really bad which makes me wonder if you speak his language or how else do you communicate? You love animals, he's allergic to them. I see you love camping, does he? I'm all for unconventional relationships, I know that people fall in love in the most unusual ways and places, but you guys don't really know each other. From your own accord, you learn new things about him on a regular basis. It really feels like you were rushing into this and now it's catching up with you and that's why you're having these doubts. Don't take this the wrong way but when we're young, we tend to think that the person we're with is the love of our life, until he's not anymore. I think you should listen to your gut.
Just one other thought. If his religion is so strict that he's not even allowed to meet you in person, how can he be allowed to marry someone of a different religion?

My fiance and I are both photographers. For our petition, we submitted iPhone snapshots.
What Vette is trying to explain to you is that it isn't the quality of the photos that will convince USCIS. It is the content. It's great that you have some lovely, good quality photos for your personal use, but to get through this process, you don't have to convince us of anything. What you present to the government is what will ultimately get you an approval or denial.
If you are lucky, you may get an RFE and an opportunity to present more evidence, so take the advice of so many here, book another visit (or more if you can) so that if you are asked to submit further evidence, you have it.

My husband is also Egyptian and Muslim and I've met his family on many occasions. They are traditional as well, and we've all taken pictures together. Yes the hotel room is definitely an issue, but meeting family and sitting together isn't. This is typical in engagements in Egypt before marriage takes place. If you are meeting in Morocco and doing something that appears to be of issue with his family and his values, that is indeed a red flag because it makes it seem like and you are hiding something.

Terri. I'm going to be real with you.
Granted you may not like a single thing I'm going to say here, but here goes.
I don't really care if your story is legit or fake, okay? I'm not one to question whom one falls in love with and the differences they may encounter.
You have consistently posted misleading and evasively contradictory statements. As this is a site where people generally care about each other and want to help: there are things that YOU need to clear up or this will not continue in a positive manner. Help people help you. Or don't. If you don't then no one will be able to help you or continue taking you seriously.
I can guarantee to you, that the United States government does not care one iota about your hardships or difficulty, how good you think your photos are (real or photoshopped), or the circumstances regarding why you can't be in the same room or have to stand below a balcony with a person you say you want to be your husband. They don't care about roses or towels or love stories. They do not care how much you think you love him and how much you think you can make this work. They don't even care about the money you sent with your application either.
What they care about is fraud, people becoming a burden to their system, and the protection of their citizens.
Under the theme of fraud - many things you have stated raise red flags. Severe red flags, that I don't believe a person viewing your petition would be able to overcome positively without more information. Reality can be painful and harsh, but that's the way things are. The people who have sent petitions in here, and have been waiting for months and years to be with their loved ones, they have endured extreme hardships, painful separations, differences in cultures, and scrutiny. Don't think for a second that people don't understand the reality of hardship, because they do. This is something we take seriously. No one here wants to be hostile with you, but you're making it impossible for a person not to react that way.
I've had my say now, and I think what I've said is fairly reasonable and polite, if you are willing to calm down and actually start answering questions that do in fact pertain to if your case will be successful or not. Because trust me, it isn't about who's uncle ran off with whom right now, or even religious differences that you even need to be concerned about at the top of the list -- it's a whole host of other things. As it stands now, there is a high likelihood your case will not be successful. Sorry, but that's how life is.

Instead of avoiding everything anyone asks and jumping down everyone's throat.
Why don't you explain what evidence you sent with the petition.
Because having no photos together, never standing next to each other, being woo'd in such a manner and being two different religions in a high fraud country is suspicious and throws up so many red flags.
You sound fake, the relationship sounds fake and you don't answer anything anyone asks.
We cannot help you if you don't help us.
I will not hunt down relatable threads if you don't answer things we need to know in order to help you.
If you don't want help then don't post topics.
And if you have a problem with what I say then just read my signature.
I want to help but I can't help those that won't be helped.

The only reason people are asking is because you said
Can you explain this a bit more?You say you've not stood next to each other.
You had to meet whilst he was three stories high.
But yet you have better photos than anyone else here.
You need photos of you both together, standing next to each other.
Acting like a couple.
You're being very obtuse.

1. "I can guarantee that my photos are way better than most of you your photos out there" This rudeness is completely uncalled for.
2. "the topic is my sister's husband is ruining what I have going on" No, he isn't. He's caused no problems for your case thus far. If your case is solid, he'll cause no problems in the future, either.

Terri,
Can we see the photos? I really am just dying to see them.

People are going "on and on" because of that very topic.
Your Egyptian relative who did a runner on your sister is going to cause major red flags in your case, as such, people are trying to HELP you by making sure you have adequate evidence to ensure your case is approved. There's nothing you can do about your uncle other than make sure you have a rock-solid case - hence the questions.
Because you have given confusing (and, frankly, peculiar) stories about the photos you have with your partner and your plans for marriage, we as mere readers are concerned that you a) don't have enough evidence, so bad uncle or not you're gonna have issues and b) don't fully understand the requirements of your application. This is a DIY site, we help people through to successful visas.

This website was set up to discuss immigration issues. This forum in particular is for those who want to acquire US citizenship. Providing support for those who want to be with their loved ones is fine, but it is completely ancillary to the citizenship process. Please remember that half of us on here have left our families halfway across the world and are employment-based applicants who came here in search of a better life.

Well, You have your opinion and I have mine. Your world is perfect and mine is not perfect and I have to fix mine for myself as I will continue to stay away from your kind. I am not sure what you are doing here but you are not of help to anyone including yourself. You don't need to be here my friend find something better to do with your time. You don't have to bother with trolls like me ok. Just ignore that we ever talked shallom.

So she is a yoga instructor, classically trained in violin, a model, with a 'friend' in the US., no real great work history, no property in Romania, and no other apparent ties to her home country.
I certainly hope you can now see how her 'beauty' had little to do with her denial. Moving forward, stop blaming everyone. Enough talk of suing the government or hiring a lawyer, if you really want this girl here, and it sounds like she is much more than your friend, then start focusing on that, or meeting in a third country.
good luck