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3 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

Morocco can and has denied CR1 visas when the 2 people have not spent enough time together to form a lasting real relationship before the marriage

 

Every person  above has been on this site for long enough to read the Morocco posts and see embassy reviews/  they know what they are talking about.

if you go and marry the 1st time with only talking to the Moroccan for only 5 months (as you will have to explain meeting and how long you have known her) and you marry this time,  you face getting denied 

 

So,  you intend to say traveled there 2 times and met her???? big lie 

the next thing you are going to be asked for is chat records (BTW keep them till this is all over as Casa embassy has asked several people to show the beginning communication records)   so,  your chats will show you first start talking on a muslim dating site  5 months ago (not before).  Can you see why a lie leads to more lies?

Morocco even likes to see the couple has commingled fiances which is not usually done till the immigrant comes here and has to do the next immigration steps so be prepared to go the extra mile and a half to prove your relationship is real 

If you marry this year,  claim the person on 2020 tax returns in the spring with a W7 form for ITIN 

 

1. same religion so no issues here (as you met on muslim dating site)

2  age difference (should not be over 10 years with the woman as older that's a red flag

3. if the woman can not have children (red flag to Casa)

4.  check out the poverty guidelines for 2020 to see if your income qualifies

5.  Make sure the Moroccan knows the process is long and there is a lot of work to do (in Morocco to marry a USC and for immigration after)

 

normal (and these days nothing is normal ) was 12 to 14 months from application to interview and then another AP after that (days,  weeks or months) till the visa is granted 

 

and Best to you

we are happy you met someone special and all here will help you with further inquiries just no lies 

and make a timeline when you do apply as it also helps VJ members aid you

 

BTW don't use any engagement photos / just marriage ones

hi there. i have changed my game plan...i will be taking the K1 route...i will visit her, meet her family and if everything is well i will do a engagement party, take photos etc...then i come back home and start the k1 process, during the process i will make couple more visits and have more evidence of time spent together...

10 hours ago, pushbrk said:

There is nothing wrong with marrying and coming home to do the paperwork.  What you need to understand is that two separate somebodies, with two separate agencies of the US Government are going to make judgment calls about whether your marriage is bona fide, or whether it is for an immigration purpose only.  Because there is a lot of immigration/marriage fraud coming from Morocco and the region, extra scrutiny is given.  However, they are going to consider all the circumstances in making these decisions, including relative ages, how you met, whether you have the same religion and how much time you've spent together in person.

 

The next thing you need to do is go to the link I gave you and determine whether your visit will even be long enough to accomplish getting married.

 

NEVER....EVER lie as a part of this process.  Your last question is about lying.  You have your answer.  Why you need us to give you that answer, explains a lot about why the Consulate in Casablanca sees so much fraud.  Get that idea out of your head right now or expect a big disappointment down the line.

I forgot a very important point..when i do and visit her for first time and do marriage..I will come back home and start paperwork...while the process is going on , I will make couple other visits during this time...not just one visit total...

8 hours ago, pushbrk said:

There is nothing wrong with marrying and coming home to do the paperwork.  What you need to understand is that two separate somebodies, with two separate agencies of the US Government are going to make judgment calls about whether your marriage is bona fide, or whether it is for an immigration purpose only.  Because there is a lot of immigration/marriage fraud coming from Morocco and the region, extra scrutiny is given.  However, they are going to consider all the circumstances in making these decisions, including relative ages, how you met, whether you have the same religion and how much time you've spent together in person.

 

The next thing you need to do is go to the link I gave you and determine whether your visit will even be long enough to accomplish getting married.

 

NEVER....EVER lie as a part of this process.  Your last question is about lying.  You have your answer.  Why you need us to give you that answer, explains a lot about why the Consulate in Casablanca sees so much fraud.  Get that idea out of your head right now or expect a big disappointment down the line.

also what do u think if i go on first trip

12 hours ago, pushbrk said:

So your upcoming visit is your third visit to Morocco.  During which visit did you first meet her in person?  The issue is not visiting Morocco.  It's visiting HER, and for how long.  Have you looked into what it takes for a foreigner to marry a Moroccan female?  Lots of information available by Googling "Marriage in Morocco".  Here's where to start.  https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/

what do you think if i make 2 trips...first one to see her meet her family get to know her...then on second trip i will get engaged...i come back home and file for k1 with lots of proofs etc..i believe K1 is faster than CR1 yes? thanks

7 hours ago, pushbrk said:

There is nothing wrong with marrying and coming home to do the paperwork.  What you need to understand is that two separate somebodies, with two separate agencies of the US Government are going to make judgment calls about whether your marriage is bona fide, or whether it is for an immigration purpose only.  Because there is a lot of immigration/marriage fraud coming from Morocco and the region, extra scrutiny is given.  However, they are going to consider all the circumstances in making these decisions, including relative ages, how you met, whether you have the same religion and how much time you've spent together in person.

 

The next thing you need to do is go to the link I gave you and determine whether your visit will even be long enough to accomplish getting married.

 

NEVER....EVER lie as a part of this process.  Your last question is about lying.  You have your answer.  Why you need us to give you that answer, explains a lot about why the Consulate in Casablanca sees so much fraud.  Get that idea out of your head right now or expect a big disappointment down the line.

thanks so much..i wont bother you further..just one more question..

my game plan is to go in july or august for about 2 weeks and meet her, family and possibly propose to her if all is well...i will also take some of my documents with me for translation purposes...then on my next trip will do the marriage..

i dont want to risk it and marry on first trip and get rejected...:))

1 hour ago, pushbrk said:

So your upcoming visit is your third visit to Morocco.  During which visit did you first meet her in person?  The issue is not visiting Morocco.  It's visiting HER, and for how long.  Have you looked into what it takes for a foreigner to marry a Moroccan female?  Lots of information available by Googling "Marriage in Morocco".  Here's where to start.  https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/

hello,

first 2 visits were tourism and i have not met her yet..i met her about 5 months ago on a muslim app and we have chatting ever since including video, also met her family on video...i will be going in july to meet her for first time and if everything is sound and no red flags i want to get married so that i come back here and start paperwork..is there something wrong with this? many say to not marry on the first visit..

is there any way i can use either of my last visits as proof that i have known her from previous visits and this 3rd trip will be for marriage?

we can do a engagement and take photos and maybe keep these as proofs that they were done in my first or second trip to morocco...

Hi everyone,

I am new to this platform and apologize if this is a silly question. I have been to morocco 2 times already and this coming trip in july will be my 3rd visit. I have been chatting with a girl for a very long time now on whatsapp/video also talked with her family members...i am planning to go meet her soon and if all things are well, no red flags etc I will try to get married on my first visit with her...I read somewhere else that its not safe to marry on first visit...whats the reason for this? its not like i am getting engaged in my first visit then filing paperwork..I am getting married and then file papers once I return back. Keep in mind I will ONLY do this if I see things are right..Is there a chance of denial marrying on first visit or is because it cant be a legit relationship? I just dont want to waste time and keep going back and forth till starting the paperwork which takes forever...

Please note - I have been to morocco 2 other times for TOURISM I am not sure if I can use those 2 visits as proof that I got to know her on my second visit there, maybe take photos with her family.....I hope I can get some of your input on this...

thanks very much