CasandraYounes

My husband and I traveled 2yrs ago when he had his CR1 visa and greencard. We just took his passport and LPR card and all went well.

My husband and I have been together going on 7 years next week. We have been married going on 6 years this coming July. I can't say that I have asked for a better partner. We have our moments like every couple and adjusting to him coming here was a little rough for us. I was in grad school and he was not working and missing all things Morocco. My husband is a hard worker and not used to not working. He was only out of work a month, but that really bothered him. Like many others have posted, I pushed my husband to go to the mosque to meet other Arab or Moroccan men more so to meet friends and for job opportunities and both worked out. However, my husband doesn't necessarily care to be around a lot of Moroccans, but 2 of his best friends have since come here and live close to us. To make him feel at home, I have learned to cook a lot of Moroccan dishes and he keeps connected to his family. We go to Morocco as often as we can. My husband quickly enrolled in ESL classes and has graduated in a trade.

This past summer we welcomed our son Amir Alexander and Aziz will be taking his oath for citizenship this coming Thursday. Looking forward to so much more and I wish everyone the best in their relationships.

We just sent our application package on Saturday. Pretty much followed the guide here and the one USCIS provides. We took the "Or" to heart since they have everything and we need to really prove time.

My husband started out in retail at an airport...step up from what he was doing in Morocco. Helps to connect with other MENA men as that is how he got the job. Then he did fast food. He has mainly pursued jobs he is used to. I finally pushed him to go to school to pursue a trade. After a year and a half, he has finished and now is working in his trade.

Glad you were able to make a decision. I hope that things turn out okay and wish you luck on your K1 journey.

My husband and I are going to be divorcing - he wants to leave right away but I need to know what needs to be done before he leaves. We have not acquired much as a married couple so I believe we can file for an annulment. Any suggestions?<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); "><br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">Thanks

So sorry to hear you guys are divorcing. Wishing I had some insight. I would probably go to the Moroccan consulate website to check on the divorce process.

Congrats. It is a great feeling. Wish you guys the best of luck.

I have watched only the first few episodes on Hulu. I like it and will continue to watch it.

Glad to hear you made it through that chaos. Made me think of my first trip there. Enjoy your time with your fiance and his family because the time sure does fly.

I know this is a late reply, but thanks everyone for the congrats.

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let you guys know that Aziz received his 10yr card today in the mail. So excited I haven't updated anything. This happened so fast. Will be wishing those of you that are still waiting a speedy process. Good luck everyone and congrats to those that have recently been approved and received theirs as well.

Thank you for the update. I'm not sure what you mean by they had to scan and check his paper to ensure he could travel. Could you elaborate on that a little bit?

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Sure. The NOA1 that has the barcode is what they tried to scan. They also scanned his previous resident card and I guess made a notation that he had a year to travel.

Hey Everyone,

I am on a sky high right now. Hubby was approved for his IR and will be getting his 10yr greencard within the mail in 60 days.....I am so excited. Man and we just called USCIS on Friday and they threw out that bull of still working on August and prior to that applications. Whatever happened in between those few days, I am all for it because someone got on the ball. Won't be dealing with immigration for 10yrs or until Aziz decides he wants to do his citizenship soon. My guess he will hold off for a while.

Yes, please let me know. Thanks!

Hey just that I would update you. Hubby came back on Wednesday. He said the only issue was the passport checks took a little longer because they had to scan and check his paper to ensure that he could travel. Once he got here in the states he didn't really have a hassle. Was only told that he should be getting his card soon.

Hubby traveled on an expired greencard with his extension letter and just came back this Wednesday. He said they gave him a little hassle and took a little longer as they had to read through the letter and often find someone that spoke English, but otherwise he did okay. We called USCIS today and they told us they just started working on files from 8/22/2011 and prior to that. Man I hope October comes up soon. I hope that this does not interfere with Aziz's school and financial aid. I doubt it though.

My husband and I just traveled to Morocco together and we are in the process of ROC. He present his one year extension letter. He is still there and is due to come back in 2 weeks. My hope as I have read throughout here before we left, that he should not have a problem. My understanding is that they will look at the letter and he should be fine. Will let you know. My hope is that you might get more answers from others that have experienced this before.

Met in 2007 and filed CR1/K3, ended up doing the CR1 in 2008. Aziz has been here since Nov 09. I consider myself more of a newbie, but I do remember being on here when things were active with the MENA starters. I have more so been coming on to check things out and observe. I really do appreciate everyone posting their experience and insight. I mostly connect with old MENA V'jers on Facebook these days and have met wonderful ladies. Aziz and I are in the Removal of Conditions phase and are due to make our first trip back in less than 2 weeks. We are excited. Feels wierd living in FL since leaving San Antonio, but I do have a different appreciation for it. However, Aziz and I find ourselves wanting more city life and diversity. See a move perhaps in 3 years. Glad to see what everyone is up to these days.

Congrats...seems like it has been a long time coming.

We are waiting over here. Hubby and I will be making our first trip since he's been here to Morocco next month and I am hoping we hear something by June or July

Congrats

Very beautiful and heartfelt story. Happy 5th Anniversary. Goodness that made me think of how I met my husband. Wishing you guys many more years to come together.

School enrollment is not necessary - just send information proving that you still have a bona fide marriage. What about any joint credit card accounts, health insurance, policies with both your names (auto insurance, rental insurance)? Also, I didn't blank out any information on any of our forms. USCIS will have your social security number so if they really wanted to do something dirty, they could. If you blank something out they may send an RFE if they're feeling picky. Best of luck!

Thanks. As I thought about I just left it alone. I got to the same conclusion. I did send in joint credit account stuff, all the health insurance and car insurance info. Everything you could think of I sent except some of the unnecessary stuff that I listed earlier. Glad I posted this.

Ok thanks everyone. Sent it out today and they should get it on Monday. How long does it usually take to get the first NOA?

Did you included passport style photos for just the person removing the conditions or both of you?

I dont think you need a letter for your internship or your pay stubs. don't forget to include a photo copy of his green card front and back, copies of drivers license if they have the same address...since you have an internship and he goes to school you probably do not have any 401k or anything like that! best of luck

I no longer have an internship. Just verifying I did and when. I work for the VA now and do have retirement plans and all of that stuff listed on my paystub.

How about Sworn Affidavit from Friends (at least 2) it is required for ROC.

I do have 2 sworn affidavits, but only from family members

good luck!!!

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