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    Traveling from London to Casablanca

    in Middle East and North Africa

    Posted · Edited by MarocAmer

    I posted my question on the UK board, but didn't get any replies; other than someone asking "You are a USC living in the UK?" Well the answer to that question is yes.

    For those of you in the UK with family in Morocco my question is what airline do you use and do you know if there are any bargains? The exchange rate for the USD isn't all that great so prices seem to be a bit high to me.

    For Maggie, you should plan a "reunion" in London, I'm sure it would be as fun as the Seattle get togethers.

    Air Travel to Casablanca

    in United Kingdom

    Posted

    Hi I'm new to the UK thread, I was only on the MENA, but now I'm living in the UK and looking to connect to our MENA friends and family here. First off for those of you who travel to Casablanca what airline do you tend to use. Are there any bargains that you know of? Thanks in advance for your replies.

    Islam and Chicken Marsala

    in Middle East and North Africa

    Posted

    My husband is also from Morocco and he will not eat any foods cooked with alcohol. He'll watch you cook it, enjoy the smells, but he absolutely won't eat it. This is a personal issue with their belief don't let it come between you. There is more to life than food being cooked with alcohol.

    Moroccans Killed in Rabat

    in Middle East and North Africa

    Posted

    I none of your families were involved in this accident.

    Morocco: 11 killed in stampede at concert

    23 mins ago

    RABAT, Morocco – Morocco's official MAP news agency says 11 people have been killed and about 30 injured in a stampede at a concert in the capital, Rabat.

    In a report Sunday, MAP quotes regional authorities as saying those killed included two minors. The other victims were five women and four men.

    Most of the injured have been treated and released from the hospital. The report said seven people remain hospitalized.

    The report said the stampede took place at Rabat's Hay Nahda stadium shortly after midnight Saturday.

    Domestic Travel After Visa

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    You can only enter the U.S. once on the K1 for the purpose of marrying within 90 days. However you can travel where ever you want while here, and stay in each place you visit as long as you want. You can also marry where ever you want, but you only have 90 days to marry. Congratulations on the visa approval and your upcoming wedding.

    Sultan's Kitchen

    in Middle East and North Africa

    Posted · Edited by MarocAmer

    I thought maybe this recipe might be similar to the south african one you saw on PBS. Enjoy :)

    Lion's Head Meatballs in Spicy Coconut Sauce

    These spicy meatballs are called "Lion's Head" because of their large size. Also, lions are believed to ward off evil. You can make the meatballs a day or two ahead, store them covered in the refrigerator, and heat them in the sauce before serving. Decrease the red pepper for a milder flavor.

    Ingredients

    SAUCE:

    1/2 cup light coconut milk

    1/2 cup soy milk

    2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

    2 teaspoons minced hot red chile pepper

    1 tablespoon chopped green onions

    2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce

    MEATBALLS:

    1 pound ground round

    1/3 cup chopped green onions

    1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts

    2 tablespoons cornstarch

    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

    1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

    1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

    1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

    1 teaspoon minced hot red chile pepper

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

    1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

    Preparation

    To prepare sauce, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.

    To prepare meatballs, combine ground round and next 9 ingredients in a large bowl, and shape mixture into 8 meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 7 minutes, browning on all sides. Drain well.

    Place sauce in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Garnish with basil and rind.

    Yield

    8 servings (serving size: 1 meatball and 3 tablespoons sauce)

    PBS's Cooking Academy is the bane of my existence during Ramadan, but at least I get good ideas for iftar.

    Turkish Beef Kabob

    Unfortunately, there was a great recipe for a south african hamburger that was done in a coconut sauce, but the recipe isn't on the website :crying:

    Returning Petitions to the United States via 221g

    in Middle East and North Africa

    Posted

    here's a rough translation:

    Hello all ..... thanks to God encontre to you, I pense that only habia happened to me….them story, I am K1 visa, Colombian, the past 15 of July was my interview in the embassy of Colombia and also it was denied for want of familiar evidence, when stupid of the consul the volume the annoyance not to watch the evidences that I took ...... and the case was given back. Now we are in the hope that my fiance' receives the such letter, has already called often but nothing that gives to reason ......... ls agradeceria him that you told your experience me, to know now that we must do.

    I-601 Waiver

    in US Immigration News and Discussion

    Posted · Edited by MarocAmer

    The USCIS is asking the public for their comments:

    [Federal Register: January 10, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 7)]

    [Notices]

    [Page 1893]

    From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

    [DOCID:fr10ja08-56]

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    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-601, Revision of

    a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request

    ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: I-601,

    Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility; OMB Control

    Number 1615-0029.

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------

    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and

    Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information

    collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for

    review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of

    1995. The information collection was previously published in the

    Federal Register on July 31, 2007, at 72 FR 41771. The notice allowed

    for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received two comments from

    the public on this information collection.

    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for

    public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until

    February 11, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR

    1320.10.

    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained

    in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and

    associated response time, should be directed to the Department of

    Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Chief, Regulatory Management Division,

    Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Washington, DC

    20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202-272-

    8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov, and to the OMB USCIS Desk

    Officer via facsimile at 202-395-6974 or via e-mail at

    kastrich@omb.eop.gov.

    When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB

    Control Number 1615-0029 in the subject box. Written comments and

    suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or

    more of the following four points:

    (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for

    the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including

    whether the information will have practical utility;

    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of

    the collection of information, including the validity of the

    methodology and assumptions used;

    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to

    be collected; and

    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those

    who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,

    electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or

    other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic

    submission of responses.

    Overview of This Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently

    approved information collection.

    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Waiver of Grounds

    of Inadmissibility.

    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the

    Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-601.

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as

    well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The

    information collected on this form is used by U.S Citizenship and

    Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine whether the applicant is

    eligible for a waiver of excludability under section 212 of the

    Immigration and Nationality Act.

    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount

    of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 15,500

    responses at 1 1/2 hours per response.

    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated

    with the collection: 23,250 annual burden hours.

    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the

    information collection instrument, please visit the USCIS Web site at:

    http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main. We may also be

    contacted at: USCIS, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts

    Avenue, NW., 3rd floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529, telephone

    number 202-272-8377.

    Dated: January 7, 2008.

    Richard Sloan,

    Chief, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

    Services, Department of Homeland Security.

    [FR Doc. E8-282 Filed 1-9-08; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4410-10-P

    Got K3 wife and a huge package

    in K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    My wife just got her passport back along with the K3 VISA and a big package. The package states that it must be opened at an US entry point. My question is, can I officially start the green card application process?? Or should/do we wait until I accompany her at and US entry location and open or hand this package to the customs???

    thank you.

    You cannot "open" the package. It will be taken from your wife when she enters the U.S. After her entry you will begin your next step of starting the adjustment of status (AOS) process toward her obtaining her green card, etc. Good luck with your journey.

    Ok thank you. So she needs to enter first at least to start the adjustment of status / green card application.

    That's correct. Your K3 application for your wife was to allow her to enter and establish domicile in the U.S., if you were going to live outside the U.S. there would have been no need to file the petition.

    Got K3 wife and a huge package

    in K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    My wife just got her passport back along with the K3 VISA and a big package. The package states that it must be opened at an US entry point. My question is, can I officially start the green card application process?? Or should/do we wait until I accompany her at and US entry location and open or hand this package to the customs???

    thank you.

    You cannot "open" the package. It will be taken from your wife when she enters the U.S. After her entry you will begin your next step of starting the adjustment of status (AOS) process toward her obtaining her green card, etc. Good luck with your journey.

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