kubda89

DQ on March 7th 2023, is hoping for interview letter in early May realistic?

Any update in 2023?

For what it's worth, made an inquiry to the NVC and got this response

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Dear Sir/Madam:

 

This case is documentarily complete, which means the NVC has all the documents we requested. Your application is waiting for an interview appointment, where a consular officer will adjudicate it.

 

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate tells the National Visa Center (NVC) when they hold interviews, and we fill appointment dates as cases become qualified. However, NVC cannot predict when an interview will be scheduled as the pandemic continues to severely impact the number of visas U.S. Embassies and Consulates can process. When local conditions and restrictions allow, most have resumed immigrant visa services.

 

NVC will notify all case parties when your interview appointment is scheduled. Your case will stay at NVC until that time.

 

For the most up-to-date information about the operating status of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, please visit their website at https://usembassy.gov.

 

Information about preparing for interview appointments is available at these websites:

 

https://nvc.state.gov/prep

https://nvc.state.gov/prep/espanol

 

Important: Do not make travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the U.S. Embassy or Consulate issues a visa.

4 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

yes,  if u don't have the current  tax year ( 2022 after the 15th of April ,  CO will put case in AP while they wait for u to provide the tax Transcripts (IRS 10 pages of copy of 1040 with your W's and whatever else the CO requests)

Remember to put case#   ID the names and DOB's on all documents sent to embassy/  ,  yeah ,  i know USC name is on the tax forms but don't expect CO to make it easy by putting them with right petition if case # isn't on them

And the embassies have been known to work slow even after the needed documents are received

 

And u are trying to prove married ,   filing single is not the right way to show embassy, u r married 

What if we've already been DQ'd? They won't pass the interview even with an IRS extension letter? If so, would I just need to have my wife give them my 2022 tax return after filing? If I file 2022 today, how long would it take to get the tax transcript? Also we have tons of marriage evidence and a newborn child Alhamdulillah so I don't know what else they want!!

On 3/8/2023 at 5:45 PM, JeanneAdil said:

after the 15th of April he needs the 2022  returns for NVC and interview

NVC will put him on hold (with a RFE for recent tax returns)

 

Hey Jeanne,

Will not having a tax return after the current year deadline cause problems at the interview, even if you have an extension? (if say the interview was in June/July of the current year)

On 3/8/2023 at 9:12 AM, beloved_dingo said:

These situations always unlock a rant from me but I'll try to refrain and just say @Mike E is correct, you MUST file as married when you are married. If you do not have ITIN/SSN you file MFS and can amend later to MFJ once your spouse has an SSN to reap the additional tax benefits. 

 

The general rule of thumb with amendments is to let the original one process and then file an amendment, but I don't know the full implications for your immigration process so will defer to others on that. 

What if you didn't file married? Would this be held against you at the interview stage?

Hello all!

My wife (applicant) just got DQ'd for our spousal visa and awaiting interview at the consulate in Casablanca, Morocco. I have several semi-related issues when it comes to my personal income taxes that I fear could cause us problems.

1) Our interview will almost certainly occur after the tax filing deadline in April 2023 to file for tax year 2022. I have an extension from the IRS until October to file, due to having to get a social security number for our newborn son, which I can't do until I go get his passport, which is with his mother in Morocco. If our interview is in say June or July 2023, would the officer at the interview request my tax return for 2022 when I haven't filed? What if I printed out the IRS page saying I have an extension, and gave them my most recent pay stubs up to that point?

2) I owe a little over 6k in back taxes from a few years ago (working on resolving this). I've heard that if you have delinquent taxes, they can revoke your passport obviously causing huge issues for immigration, but also heard that that doesn't really happen unless you owe like over 50k. Is this something the NVC/Consulate would be able to look at and make a stink about?

I make more than enough money to deal with all this Alhamdulilah, it's just that the timing of it all is sticky, and I want to make sure my bases are all covered.

I'm open to any and all advice and suggestions. Thank you!!

9 hours ago, Jordanian Bride said:

The year where you're sponsoring an immigrant is not the year to delay filing your taxes.

Yeah you're probably right, but what if you are unable to file by the deadline because of the long wait for government approved documents that other government agencies require, leaving you with no other choice? What would they say at the interview if it occurred in say, July 2023, but the petitioner has until October 2023 to file, and also provided them with a 2021 return and most recent paystubs and letter of employment prior to the interview?

On 2/5/2023 at 10:52 AM, Jordanian Bride said:

If your interview is after the tax filing deadline (this year it's April 18), then you do.

What if you have an extension from the IRS?

1 hour ago, ROK2USA said:

Unfortunately pregnancy is not a reason to expedite and one can argue having a child is a choice (not a reason to expedite either). NVC appears to be moving quickly. I believe they are reviewing documents submitted a month ago. So, once your case is transferred to NVC hopefully you won’t have to wait more than 3-4 months. You should check the Morocco portal to see the time between NVC and interview.

 This thread is a little old but maybe if you ask on the thread you will get an updated response. 

Can you explain what you mean by NVC is reviewing documents submitted a month ago? Does this mean that NVC is (right now) reviewing documents sent to them from USCIS approved cases one month ago? Correct me if I'm wrong, but once an approved USCIS case gets sent to NVC, then NVC finishes reviewing and you become document qualified, then it's just waiting for an interview at the consulate embassy as the final step?

Also where do I find the Moroccan portal?

Thanks so much for pointing me to that threat it's very helpful!

2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

nothing about immigration is normal or fast

many Moroccans wait long for the USCIS process

but it can be (as another VJ member) points out that its like a line in a grocery store and u got the slow clerk

 

Are u from Moroc yourself?

or born USC?

 

Even women in Moroc (if from Fes and the North ) can go thru extended security after the interview / one VJ member waited 10 months after interview for his wife to be approved.   

Im a born USC, wife is native Moroccan.

I understand it's slow, it's just the zero updates and confusing messaging combined with the long distance that is extremely frustrating. I'm just hoping at this point we can get an interview by the end of 2023, not sure if that's a realistic expectation or not.

18 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

Unfortunately what you already read is all the answer USCIS will give u

 

 Your case is taking longer than expected to process. You do not need to take any action at this time.

 

Ours (before all the slowdown) was 10 months in Nebraska and sent to Missouri (letter said for faster processing and that was another 6 months)

If u followed the guides and sent what was needed for the spouse visa ,  it will process 

 

Congratulations on the new baby

 

Thank you for your kind words Jeanne, I'm just confused why they tell me it's taking longer than expected, but then on the processing times website tell me it's proceeding as normal and that I can't contact them until February 12th.

19 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

Provide your child's info on the DS-260 form after the I-130 has been approved.  No need to send anything to USCIS to update the I-130 itself.

 

Once at the NVC stage, is there a way to use my child to expedite the process somehow? It really is causing us financial hardship and I'd like to make them more aware of our circumstances.

Hi VJ!!

Initial receipt date is December 29 2021, and has been stuck in "Receipt notice was received" since then, until just a few days ago I checked again and the status is now in "Actively reviewing your case".

This is Nebraska service center, I-130 for my wife in Morocco. Initially filed online.

I have two questions:

1) The estimated wait time according to the processing time website is 10.5 months, and when I plug in my receipt date, they say the earliest I can submit questions is February 12th, 2023. Does this date take into account the 13 months we've already been waiting? Or just since this recent update? Also strangely, on the dashboard I also have the Your case is taking longer than expected to process. You do not need to take any action at this time. message on the "Processing Time" tab, but on the processing time website, it says my case is proceeding as normal.

2) We recently had our first child born in November 2022, is this something I should voluntarily inform them about? Or will it just slow down the process? (I've already started the process to transfer my citizenship and am just waiting his CRBA and passport from the consulate if that matters).

Obviously nobody knows, but I'm really just trying to get an idea of how much longer we have left after waiting all this time with no update. Not sure if there's any additional information or context I can provide to help, thanks all!!

Thank you Susie, so essentially he has to file the i130, wait the 1-2 years to get his case/interview approved for his child to come over, then apply for citizenship?

This is for a friend..

He came to live in the US in 2010, while acquiring US citizenship in 2016. Child was born overseas in 2014. I know about the residence for 5 years rule, but I don't know if it matters if you were a citizen before/after child's birth, or how many of those years would count, etc. Could someone point me in the right direction?

If child is not a US citizen, what method would be best to bring them to live in the US?

Thanks all!!

Asalaamu alaykum all!!

I (US citizen) am currently preparing my documents to travel to Morocco next month and marry my fiance in Kenitra. Everything I know so far has come from the embassy's website

https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/

For the police report, would they accept a background check from my local sheriff or police department? Or must it be via FBI? I ask because it says the FBI record could take 8-10 weeks and I fear it won't arrive before I travel next month.

For my appointment at the Consulate in Casablanca, what will they ask/require from me? How does this differ from what they ask when I'll need to go to Rabat?

Neither of us have ever been married, how can I produce a document to this effect?

Also I was born Muslim, but how can I prove this to the Moroccan authorities? Will they interview/quiz me on Islamic knowledge? Obviously no such document exists in the US, is there some evidence I can bring with me to prove I'm Muslim?

I plan to send my documents (paystubs, police report, birth certificate) ahead of time to get them translated and get copies so they are ready when I arrive.

Am I missing anything? I spent hours searching the forums and online, and this is as far as I've gotten lol

Thank you all sincerely!!!

Salam Jeanne!!

I actually tried contacting those numbers and emails, but have had no luck reaching anyone. I even tried contacting the Moroccan embassy in the US but they said they couldn't help me. The issue is that their stupid online form doesn't work and I don't know what to do! I can get all the documents together now but unfortunately I'm dependent on their help to get the appointment at the Consulate scheduled.

Hello all,

I'm trying to get married in Morocco. When you visit the Consulate's website, the first requirement is to schedule an appointment to obtain an affidavit of nationality and eligibility to marry.

https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/

The only problem is, when you click on the link they provide to schedule it, you are unable to interact with the calendar and select any days.

https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/make_calendar.asp?postcode=CSB&appcode=1&type=3&servicetype=NS&First=Y

I've looked at every single day for all of this year and 2022, and am unable to select anything. I've tried calling, emailing, with no success. I understand that you want to book this in advance as things are very backed up, and I'm going to be travelling next month so I really need to be prepared.

Has anyone else experienced something like this, maybe from another country? What am I supposed to do if they make me book an appointment but I literally can't?

Thank you!!!

4 hours ago, JP_VN said:

Thank you for your very thoughtful answer. You are a lucky man and I wish you and your bride many decades of happiness.

Thank you sincerely kind stranger and best of luck to you!!

15 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

You haven’t spent much time on VJ I’m assuming, even apart from arranged marriages, the number of people who meet online and conduct online relationships and marry after meeting just once is quite surprising. (And yes we have people posting that they intend to marry their fiancé who they’ve never met in person, so I t’s not spur of the moment stuff.)

 

 

Yes exactly! I would also add, that in most cultures, young people all have the goal of getting married as soon as they're able to. It's nothing like hooking up on Tinder with strangers you have no intention to committing to. So many cultures (Arabs, Asians, Hispanics, Africans, Eastern Europeans) are very family oriented, and when a young man/woman has finished school and started working, the next logical conclusion is to marry and start a family.

Given that, and given how complicated the world is today (especially with covid and travel difficulties), I'm not surprised when I hear about two strangers from different countries falling in love and marrying.

6 hours ago, JP_VN said:

Understood, thanks. BUT... the families in those cultures have usually met each other, right? I'm not judging, just curious.

Thanks for asking, I may as well attempt to answer in case they ask me in the future lol

As the other poster mentioned, in some cultures, a more "arranged" marriage can be preferable, although I wouldn't call my marriage arranged.

We met on an app, and made it clear from the beginning that we wanted to get to know each other to see if we're compatible for marriage. We weren't looking to date, be friends, or waste time, we were specifically looking for a life partner, so I feel our intentions at the very beginning were important in making it work. Over the course of months, we discussed every topic imaginable. We discussed what type of lives we want to live, how we want to raise our children, what we enjoy, what we'd do if X, Y, or Z happened, how we feel about certain things, etc.. After months of talking everyday over text and skype, we decided we are perfect for each other, and informed our parents who met, who were all on the same page, and gave us their blessing.

I can understand how some people find this strange, and even some of my own friends have asked me the same question. She is a gem of a human being and is everything I ever dreamed about in a wife. I feel like I've known her my entire life, we just get along incredibly well. Also, we've spoke over video call many times, I know exactly what to expect, and I don't know what benefit physically meeting in person would do in terms of discovering more about her.

Lastly, somebody will always bring up that they might just be looking for a greencard, but I don't see it. For one, she was hesitant to leave her family and country to move here until I convinced her. For two, if you wanted to scam someone, there are much easier ways to do it haha. I can't see someone who wanted to scam someone sharing the type of emotions and deep conversations we've had, not to mentioned talking all the time, and sharing family photos and effort put into our relationship. Usually from the stories I've heard, the scammer is very eager to get the US and do everything quickly, doesn't take much interest in the person they are trying to scam, and tries to control the entire process. None of that happened here, and I'd be lying if I said it never crossed my mind when we first met, but it's out of my mind now.

So to summarize, just think of it as meeting and falling in love with any other person you met, except it's been all digital instead of physical lol. We're dying to see each other, and I'm hoping to make it over the next month or so, have a small ceremony and do lots of activities, then return and file the petition.

8 hours ago, carmel34 said:

If you file an I-130 petition after only one visit, to get married, it is highly unlikely that you'll be approved.  This is because of the extreme scrutiny your case will receive with all the fraudulent cases going through Morocco and other locations.  This is why I recommend one or more additional visits with evidence of such, after marriage and before submitting the I-130 petition, along with financial co-mingling evidence, so you can front-load the I-130 package with lots of documentation.  The plan you seem to be set on, to marry on the first visit and then immediately file, will likely fail as others from Morocco have discovered.  Good luck!

Thank you for your concern carmel. Can I ask why you say it is highly unlikely we will be approved after only one visit? I remember reading that one of the advantages of the CR1 over the K1, is that despite the longer process, it's not as scrutinized as the K1, and has something like a 97% approval rate.

Not that I mind the scrutiny. We met online, and got to know each other to see if we were compatible for spending our lives together. There hasn't been a day where we haven't spoke, and I have tons of texts where we discuss our values, our life plans, marriage life, and even recorded video calls with us and our parents agreeing to the marriage (although most of it is in Arabic). Of course when I visit we'll have a small ceremony and take lots of photos together for further validation.

Do you really think an extra trip or two would make that much difference? It's only one extra visit where we'd be doing the same things, and taking the same photos. Not that I don't believe you are right, but if it takes me an extra 6 months to 1 year to make extra trips and wait to file the I-130, wouldn't I just be better off filing as soon as I get back and get my Moroccan marriage certificate, even if the lack of extra visits causes a longer processing time?

In other words:

I visit several times over the next year, file my I-130 next year, it takes maybe 1 year for approval from that point.

OR

I visit once, get married, file the I-130, maybe it takes 1.5 to 2 years for approval given the lack of visits.

Obviously it's unpredictable, but it seems like the timelines would be similar. Or am I missing something?

Will certainly attempt to show some financial co-mingling in either case.

4 hours ago, Nasirlahore said:

Boss then don't  waste your time and money on k1 visa,go for spousal  visa instead,everybody including co at the embassy know that  nikkah mean marriage. 

Yup that is definitely looking like the better option.

7 minutes ago, Boiler said:

So you plan to marry on first visit and file.

Yes exactly.