KittyPollitt

The longest we ever went was a solid year, almost to the day. Most of that year, I was alone and pregnant It's difficult, and a battle, but you can do it.

In order for your wife to get a carte de sejour, you will need your marriage documents, a source of income, and the fee is roughly $100. Go to the police station in your town, and inquire about the carte de sejour. The police are who issue it and renew it. You should be able to get it for 18 months at a time. All of this must be done within 15 days of her arrival to Morocco. Good luck.

Sarah

Thanks you guys! Noodles is doing quite well, she's growing like a weed, and she will be 3 in November. I got word that my car should FINALLY be ready on Tuesday incha Allah. It's nice to catch up with ya'll.

Have a nice weekend!

Sarah

OK SQUEAKY... Hang in there, someone will source out a spare part soonish !

I'm hangin. Expect a lovely settlement befitting the indescribable pain and suffering and threat to my livelihood that this woman put me through when she decided her text message was more important than watching the )(#$&^# ROAD. Will then be taking a wicked vacation.

huh ? she posted copious amounts about being mind-blowingly happy to be getting a Mini Cooper, and even more mind numbingly happy to be working 3 jobs to handle all.

My opinion doesn't matter. I am sad she not get a Mini. I was really looking forward to the weekly reports of how much she enjoyed the ride. When those were absent I knew something was amiss, as riding in a Mini is the shiznit.

Mini is the shiznit, but I drive 350 miles a day, therefore, the Prius make it's own car payment. Can't say the mini would do the same.

Well, I have reverted to Islam. In my Buddhist practice, the glaring thing that was missing was a relationship with God, and that is important to me. The Buddhist precepts do not differ greatly from the way we are taught to live as Muslims, and I can carry my prior wisdom of kindness and compassion with me as a Muslimah.

Darnell, I bought a 2012 Prius C and picked it up in May. I put 20,000 miles on it, then in mid-July, I was rear ended on I95. My car has been in the shop ever since and I have been driving a rental car. Apparently, since it's such a new model, there are no replacement parts readily available, so the rear hatch my car needs is on back order, and the availability date keeps getting pushed back and back. I miss my car, it's a great little car..

Nice to see you guys again on here

Sarah

I've been absent for a while, working 3 jobs and raising a toddler (and a lack of a decent forums app on iPhone) doesn't allow me to come on much anymore. I thought I'd pop in and say HI! We'll be delving back into USCIS soon, as it's nearly preschool time for the youngun, and time to get the old man out to work. I hope all my oldheads on VJ are doing GREAT and wish much luck to the new folks on here

Sarah

Hi Sarah!

Hey! Miss ya!

Oh man. I'm sorry I missed the meat and potatoes of this thread. Sigh.

Gauloises are a lighter tasting cigarette. He might try Camels when he arrives here.

Hi everybody ....I am Fatima Saadoun one of those ten people ... I don't know how to start this reply...I am so mad and sad to read about people they take judges without knowing all the story... specialie some Moroccan they know our situation.

First of all I believe that I am innocent ; I went to USA not for drugs or prostitution or something bad . But thank God I was very good exemple of my country ...Althought I lived in America for only 1 year and half . I never been in trouble, and I always payed my Taxes .and also my brother who lived in USA for almost 6 years.

Some poeple said that the ICE are doing a good job , that's no true because if it's not the jalouse moroccan lady who snitched on us ,they will never find out.

Anyway hamdolilah houma machi kharjouna man jana...hada kadar dyalna ou hna hamdin Allah ou chakrino ou kan talbo mano maghfira.

You were a very good example of your country? Not from my experience in your country. In fact, I'm sure anyone from Morocco who's trying to legitimately get a visa to the US is not very thrilled with you at all. I'm sure your government isn't too happy with you either. And you say you've never been in trouble- quite the contrary. You committed several felonies during your short year here in the States. You will gain no sympathy from individuals on this board for the consequences of your actions.

So, how's that record cold winter treating you over in Morocco? Bet you wish you had some heat, huh?

I think I told you in another thread how serious that NOIR was when your mother in law received it. It was not a "request for more proofs"- it was your VERY LAST CHANCE to prove your relationship. Whatever you sent them, it was not enough to convince them, and now you're done. There is nearly a ZERO chance of you coming to live in America. I hope your wife has settled well there in Morocco, because if you want to live with her, it's bocadios and lemonada from now on. Sorry, bro.

That doesn't matter If u both guys can proof that u relationship is truth love

This is 100% wishful thinking.

You've hardly given any info. Don't give them western union receipts. Casablanca is a very difficult consulate to get a visa from. You sound very casual about it. The answer to your question- yes, age difference is a problem, and you may get refused for it. You have to prove your relationship is strong, despite the age difference. Also, your written English isn't very strong- how do you and your wife communicate? You've been corresponding with an American woman for over 4 years, and your written English hasn't improved at all? That's a red flag, right there.

@wack - muttawa are always gunless. Cant be trusted with one. Mumbling nuts in the US are generally prohibited from owning/carrying them too for the same reason.

Thanks for that nugget of wisdom. I was completely unaware of that. <----that's sarcasm, in case you were unsure.

On average, it takes about 6 months for the petition to be received back at USCIS, and another 4-5 months before it is reviewed. Your wife will receive notification of both, and will be given the opportunity to respond when the Notice of Intent to Revoke is received. It's very important that she responds, and in a timely manner. The best thing she can do now is to plan a trip to Morocco to strengthen your case with more face to face time. Until you know the consulate's reason for denial, there's not much else I'd suggest you do other than wait. You're looking at a year before your second interview, if the petition is reaffirmed.

Morocco sits beside Nigeria as one of the most difficult consulates in the world to get a K1 visa from. Even once you've met in person, you're going to have a hard way to go with only one in person visit under your belts, and the CO is going to want to know where you're going to live in America. You say you're both still studying- are you going to just come here and move in with her parents and have them support you? These are the kinds of questions a consular officer will have.

Have her come to Morocco to visit you before you worry about the rest, though. You have a long road ahead of you.

Good luck

Sarah

Again no matter how stressful and difficult, the guarantee of even HAVING a child with him is much more important to me. If I had to choose between raising a baby without the father or never raising a baby from the love of my life because he passed away too soon, I would choose the first option. I have never been a fan of "wait until you are "financially stable"." I just do not believe in living life that way, always waiting for the ideal moment, the right time. IDEALLY my true love and soul mate would live at least in the same country as me. IDEALLY we would have the baby in the same country and raise him/her together. IDEALLY we would have enough money to support ourselves in modest luxury. LIFE IS NOT IDEAL. People forget that babies have been born for sooooo many years without all of this extra cost injected into the process. There is more than enough money coming from me and the loved ones around me to ensure this baby will have a good life. I've seen my own mom raise me as a single parent and our money troubles did nothing but make us stronger and appreciative of life. I am sorry but money is not going to dictate when my future husband and I have our baby. We are not THAT poor and destitute that we couldn't even manage to pay for the bare necessities and having more is not a REQUIREMENT for a happy life.

I think you're 100% right on all points. Just think hard about it before you make a decision. Life is not ideal, but right now you have the chance to make a choice. It's only a matter of a year's difference in timing, and he'd be able to be there to hear the baby's heartbeat, help you get around to appointments, and hold your hand during labor. My husband needlessly missed out on all of those things, because we rushed and got pregnant before he was here. I tried to make him as involved as possible over the phone, and via webcam, but when our daughter ended up in the NICU for a week and he couldn't see her, he was inconsolable, and I still feel crappy about it 2 years later. I really wish you the best of luck in whatever you choose.

Speaking from experience as one who petitioned while pregnant, I'd recommend you wait until your spouse is in the US to get pregnant. Anything can happen during a pregnancy, and even a normal pregnancy is miserable to go through alone. It may seem to you now that you can handle it with him being several thousand miles away, but once those hormones start coursing through you, feelings change. Don't overwhelm yourself needlessly. Good luck.

Oh no I appreciate your help and advice. I know with countries like these, things can be a bit more difficult. I wonder if he can apply for a US Tourist Visa to visit while he is in the process of the K-1. Or come visit before we even start any K-1 processing. I just don't want to do anything that will get in the way when we are ready and decide to start the process. And also spending time in Morocco is another idea for us, visit his family for a bit.

Moroccan citizens, as a rule, don't get US tourist visas. The only one's I've heard of is for older people- usually the parents of Moroccans already living in the US.

no I'm not. Even if I was this has nothing to do with my questions.

Um yeah it would. If you were here, you wouldn't need a visa. But since you are not here, you can file for advance parole when you adjust status, it takes about 60-90 days to receive, depending on your local USCIS office. That'd be a way you could leave the US during AOS processing.

Hello everyone, I have recently submitted an application package for a K-1 Visa. After I get the Visa, I was wondering if I could be married in my home country soon before I enter on the USA, due to the fact that the ceremony will be held in my home country. The records will be kept here in Belize.

Also, once I travel on the K-1 and after we get married and submit the Adjustment of Status, why do I have to submit a I-864 Affidavit of support with this package, if I already submitted a I-134 Affidavit of support with the Visa application?

I have a UK passport and travel on a Visa Waiver. Can I use this to visit my home country after I submit the Adjustment of Status? Or when I re-enter will it void the I-145 application? Wont I be out of status if I stay in the USA 90 days after I enter on the K-1?

I had a F-1 and after I graduated from University, I applied for Optional Practical Training and received a EAD valid for one year. I found a job and my company sponsored my H1-B (during this time I met my fiance). When applying for the I-165 Application for Employment authorization, do I renew the old EAD from my F-1? Or submit a new application? (I lost my old expired EAD)

Thanks for any help guys!

You're in the US now? If you are, what are you concerned about a K1 for??

I'm sure he meant it serious.. but well..... I have to admit.. I laughed at this question and spit hot chocolate liberally laced with peppermint schnapps all over my keyboard