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It looks like arken answered your question:  "Once NVC portal opens for them, their marriage can be updated in DS260." 

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To see what priority dates are becoming "current" (meaning that people with those dates are now becoming eligible for visas/green cards), check the Visa Bulletin published by the U.S. State Department every month.
It shows a list of visa cutoff dates, in every category. In some cases, the categories are also broken down by country, due to the fact that there are per-country limits on visas, and the demand from those countries is especially high. This is usually true for China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines.
If the Visa Bulletin shows "C" or "current" under your application category and your country of citizenship, it means that there are visas available under the said category for your country and you should either expect to see correspondence from the National Visa Center (NVC) soon or should, if you're adjusting status, prepare and submit your green card application.
If the Visa Bulletin doesn't have a "C" but instead shows a date for your category and country, it means that all the people whose priority dates are prior to that date can apply for an immigrant visa under that category. So, when you see a date that's later than your own priority date, get ready to apply for your immigrant visa and green card."

It looks like arken answered your question:  "Once NVC portal opens for them, their marriage can be updated in DS260." 

First of all "if this is your first visit ,  don't marry "
you need plenty of quality time with your intended to pass any visa interview in Casablanca embassy
marriage on 1st visit will usually result in denial
 
second Congratulations
i am married to one now over 11 and 1/2 years happily
 
third all the info  to marry is on the US embassy casa site
https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/marriage-information/
 
Fourth don't listen to Facebook or Twitter or others -wrong info
 
fifth:  a Muslim man in Moroc can marry outside the faith (Christian or Jewish)
 
there is considerable traveling around Moroc to get all the paperwork done 
1. to US embassy Casa (appointment needed) for the letter of eligibility to marry
2. then in casa get all US documents translated (this part is the most expensive part of the whole process as 6 copies needed at about $10 a page)
3. then take the embassy paper to Rabat for a document from there
4. back to his home city or providence to interview with police and judge
5. wait for permission to marry and sign papers in court (that's the marriage)
 
BTW you'll love the dress(es) they bring for your marriage celebration afterward

https://ma.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/child-family-matters/birth/
 
Morocco advise both parents to attend the appointment.
 
Both parents have to provide their current marital status and former marriages. 
If he is legally married to the second wife, they will be lying (if he doesn't disclose the second marriage)- would this nullify the application if it is discovered they lied on the form? 
If he isn't legally married, they'll probably be able to  get CRBA with the evidence required for a child born out of wedlock. 
If he is legally married to both wives and discloses it... who knows what will happen. Will they require proof the first wife consented to the second marriage before processing the application?
 
 
 
 

YOur post surprised us all
you can not stay married to both and the US spouse deserves better than someone who cheats
 
i know  the culture (AND LAWS) of both
and you do not respect either Islamic Laws or US laws
Islamic laws say u need the approval to marry a second wife and court has to see she (by actual proof it is her) ok 's this
and as for Massachusetts ,, it is a felony to marry more than one at a time
 
Felony is prison time
and your job posibilites are limited when convicted
only way US is your home now is in a US prison when massachusetts finds out you are quility of bigamy
 
I always support Moroccans who want a better life whether thru marriage to a USC or Dv lottery or a student or work visa
but what u are asking is support for breaking laws     NO WAY
 
 

It is nice to be the most liked content of the month of October but I didn’t see that nice behavior in your response. I am not quite sure what do you mean by leaving my spouse in peace and move on with my new family and never to return to my home country (USA).
I believe you and I are from the same country and we know the culture and the traditions very well. You really surprised me!! 
 

questions about the citzenship for child have been answered except the embassy will probably ask for DNA test
 
As for 2nd marriage which is not as common in Morocco as it use to be did u have court approval?  Family Code in Islam
The authorization of the first wife is mandatory. That is one of the Women’s rights! In order to have the right to a second wife (a third or fourth wife, Muslim law does not prohibit it), the Family Code requires the husband to have the permission of the court, that his request must have an objective reason justifying the use of a second wife, which request must describe the material situation of the pretender to marriage. Therefore, the court only grants permission if the applicant has the ability to support both families, 
 
 The Moroccan code regulates polygamous unions by requiring that the first wife be consulted about a proposed second marriage (i.e., agree to become a co-wife) and that the second wife be notified of the existing marriage (i.e., also agree to become a co-wife).
 
you have a new family now in Morocco and it would be advisable to not return to the US as your state is Massachucetts and they have strict bigamy laws
 
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter272/Section15
 
Whoever, having a former husband or wife living, marries another person or continues to cohabit with a second husband or wife in the commonwealth shall be guilty of polygamy, and be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or in jail for not more than two and one half years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars; 
 
that does say living with 2nd wife in the commonwealth but it applies to a marriage to a 2nd wife anywhere in the world
 
so,  you think to go to the US embassy and prove you committed bigamy?    giving your USC wife proof of bigamy 
even if you divorce and remarry the Moroccan ,  
Mass considers it a felony that u already committed
 
https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/marriage-requirements-bigamy.html
 
As previously noted, bigamy may be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the state law. A crime that may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor is known as a wobbler crime.
 
Please give your USC the divorce she needs to continue with her life and don't come back

Hello Visajourney,
I am a US citizen (Citizenship approved), I have been in the US for years, married to a US citizen wife (Citizenship by birth). We have no children because she can’t have them (Health related).
During this Pandemic situation (Covid-19), I had to move temporarily to my home country. It has been over a year now! During this time I got married to a new wife and I was blessed with my first baby. (Couple months old).
I understand logically that my second wife can not travel to the US because of the Marriage circumstances (Married to 2 spouses). 
My question is: Can I apply for my child to come to the US?
I was told this:
(You may report your child's birth abroad but under U.S. law, your marriage in Morocco would not be recognized. Your baby would therefore be considered to have been born out-of-wedlock. Having to produce your Marriage Certificate does present another issue if an out-of-wedlock child in Morocco may not be granted derivative citizenship.) _______________________________________Immigration Lawyer       

Many people have told you clearly how they see the situation, and given good feedback.
One thing I can say is that one of the traits of an abusive person is pushing another person to do something against their better judgement (pushing you to get married). The fact that you just met last summer and you are already married is really surprising to me as a fellow American. It might be the Indian culture to marry quickly. However, to not know the person that long and to get married is different than knowing the family a long time and having an arranged married that is somewhat quick.
One thing I can suggest to you about your loans - some hospitals will take on your debt if you agree to a long-term contract with them. My brother was relieved of his medical school debt by working for a hospital for five years.
My husband told me a Moroccan joke: There was a couple who wanted to buy a cow. They hadn't purchased it yet, but they went to the barn where the cows were, and they picked one and decided to tie it so it couldn't get away. The wife wanted to place the twist anchor stake in one part of the ground, but the husband wanted to place it elsewhere, and they couldn't agree. The husband got so angry he pulled the stake up and threw it and killed his wife. Rather dramatic story, but I think you can get the point. Your husband has all these plans for his life without your mutual agreement - to have his parents stay for an extended time, his brother to come to study, to get them a car, to give a lot of his income (which he doesn't even have yet) to them. All of these things planned and he isn't even here yet. I also think it is very coincidental that his father quit his job just as you were married.

Honestly I don't agree for the simple reason we ,morrocan, Algerian and Tunisian (I am from Tunisia) , we are somehow like that..and we don't show the love and care in public as we show it in person and privately...and same with my wife ..and it is just the culture nothing else...things like this u cannot see in a show..and we will not show them even me I'll be like him..

My wife and I watched these shows from the beginning of the series.  At first it seemed pretty good but as time went on it seemed that the producers focused on the really odd or outrageous relationships.  If the couple was on the edge of breaking up, they got more coverage.  We have the series set up automatically to record on the DVR but don't know if they will have much about new people.
 
Everyone in a marriage has problems over time, but having the bright lights of TV focused on your difficulties is not going to help.  Also, it reflects on how many couples are mismatched in their relationships.  I believe that the people running this series are not looking for well adjusted and happily married people but instead want those with fire and scandal in their lives.  It is not a good reflection of the Fiancee Visa process and the real difficulties that all couples have.  My wife and I have been married for 12 years now and we both still remember the pain of waiting, the numerous bureaucratic requirements and continual costs and the overall frustration with a system that should work a lot better than it does.  But that does not make for good TV.
 

Hi thanks I actually just came back from my second visit not too long ago, where I met some of his family and got the blessing from his mother for our engagement and marriage. Tomorrow I am going to mail the application for the k-1!

I went to Morocco planning to get married there, but my fiance's father took the family book and went to his village and threatened to call the police on us.  I am almost 20 years older than him.  I went there the first time to visit over a spring break for a week, and then I went back for two months in the summer.  I then sponsored him for a K1 visa.  He has been here in the US for 8 years now.  He was working for the government there as a teacher. I am also a teacher. They did ask my then fiance about his family, whom I have never met and probably will never meet.  I also had two children at the time.  I am not Muslim.  
 
I do recommend you make a second trip there.

You don't need parent approval to apply for K1 or be approved. If he is a grown man and in a 'legitimate' relationship, the consulate doesn't care. We passed with exactly those circumstances. However, trying to get around the meeting aspect is ludicrous and would make me doubt the legitimacy of the relationship.

He should have on hand a birth certificate for when he arrives in the U.S. as well. Although it may expire there, the U.S. won't have that stipulation, so he should bring one.

Yes, which is why I made several different suggestions, like substitute teaching, working as an aide, tutoring, translating...also it is much easier to get a preschool license through an inexpensive local community college which offers evening classes and she probably doesn't need much.
However, expecting a foreigner to immediately support the family is far reaching, while a U.S. Citizen obtaining temp work is much more feasible, whether he worked in the last 15 years or not. There are plenty of labor jobs here and this could relieve the pressure off of her if he is making some income, so she could take some classes. She could also advertise on Facebook and locally to make her photography business (this might be very lucrative). My husband came here with a teaching credential from his country, but got his start with absolutely no work experience here working through a temp agency doing manual labor, so it is possible. Her husband will be able to apply for social services as a U.S. Citizen for himself and the children, based on their limited income and this would give them medicaid and food stamps. She should also find out about help for childcare from the state. I was a single mom for a long time, and I had to work, send my children to daycare, and take classes to obtain my teaching credential. It is possible. I had to get a loan for school. That might be also a possibility if her in-laws will co-sign. They seem to be pretty generous. If she can become a teacher in Michigan, it would be a very nice job for her. Michigan has good benefits and salary.

First of all, it isn't up to you to be the sole support of the family because your husband hasn't worked in 15 years. It is sad that they are putting that pressure on you. Not sure why he would be unemployable. He can always apply with temp agencies and get some other kind of work. Who is sponsoring you? What is your teaching degree in? Is it high school, elementary, or what? Probably you can take some courses at college and take the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, but it will take a little time to do that. In the meantime, you probably can work as an aide or possibly as a substitute teacher or even as a tutor. Do you speak any other languages besides Greek and English? Where are you moving to in Michigan?

First of all, it isn't up to you to be the sole support of the family because your husband hasn't worked in 15 years. It is sad that they are putting that pressure on you. Not sure why he would be unemployable. He can always apply with temp agencies and get some other kind of work. Who is sponsoring you? What is your teaching degree in? Is it high school, elementary, or what? Probably you can take some courses at college and take the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, but it will take a little time to do that. In the meantime, you probably can work as an aide or possibly as a substitute teacher or even as a tutor. Do you speak any other languages besides Greek and English? Where are you moving to in Michigan?

From OP's various topics, her USC spouse is a home maker (does not work since the ex-wife makes enough money living overseas together).
While living in Greece with OP for 3 years, he is not working either, with his parents sending them money regularly.
So I could see how he has been "out of touch" with the working world for 15 years outside USA.
Also OP's in-laws put their necks out to sign the I-864 for her and kids to immigrate, so their anxiety to see OP working ASAP is understandable. But they should not put the burden/pressure on her as new immigrant to support the family.
OP and her Spouse should have a game plan before arriving in US.
Money is one of the biggest sources of marital discord.

Seems like if you don't find a job, you can start a photography business or even do something with one of your many qualifications.
Your in- laws should pass that advice on to their son. smh.
But even though it sounds scary, if their son is a bum (sorry my harsh words), then you might end up facing these "fears" you are having now.
Talk to your partner about what he is doing to find a job. You don't wanna be a slave for someone who claims to be "unemployable". Even ex-convicts find jobs.
Stay calm and get here first. Anything certification you have back might be useful here so bring any of those that you have there.
You have more skills than lots of people.
It is not your responsibility to take care of their family or even your husband especially when he is capable.
Just get here.. You will be fine...Be safe!

First of all, it isn't up to you to be the sole support of the family because your husband hasn't worked in 15 years. It is sad that they are putting that pressure on you. Not sure why he would be unemployable. He can always apply with temp agencies and get some other kind of work. Who is sponsoring you? What is your teaching degree in? Is it high school, elementary, or what? Probably you can take some courses at college and take the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, but it will take a little time to do that. In the meantime, you probably can work as an aide or possibly as a substitute teacher or even as a tutor. Do you speak any other languages besides Greek and English? Where are you moving to in Michigan?

Your reality maybe but not mine and not thousands of others reality.
Syrians fleeing a war is not the same as middle class Moroccans in the earlier discussion.
Now you brought any African country into the mix and I am telling you it is ridiculous to assume nobody wants to live in any
African country. Educate yourself about some progressive African countries, it's not all jungle, tigers and lions.
That is exactly the point the other poster was making earlier, people go to a European country or the US with visisons
of sugar plum fairies and streets of gold only to face reality when they wake up.
Of course Syrians flee to wherever they 'think" life will be perfect. I saw hundreds wishing they would not have gone there.
They are fleeing war and terror and many just want to be in their home land living in peace which has nothing to do
with this entire thread.

So true! And the problem is that most Moroccans can't visit here at all, or if they visit here for a short vacation, it isn't the same as living here, so they are still believing in the fantasy world of the U.S.A.
I tried to explain things to my husband before he came, but having no point of reference, all he could do was think that it was like Morocco. Even though he had heard things about here, believing it was, I guess, incomprehensible, because he couldn't imagine how Americans could work like slaves, accept that they don't get hardly any vacation, have debt, etcetera. In fact, it is hard to imagine, if you are from somewhere else, what Americans put up with and willingly accept. I don't blame him for being shocked and I think many people are shocked from many places. People in other places aren't willing to accept the type of living that is required here. Indeed, it isn't an easy place to live.

Who is the father of the child? The child will be heavily affected by these constantly changing adults in the home. How old is the man she wants to marry? Moroccans who have never left home are really in for a shock when they come here. They really have no idea what it is like and they have no idea what it means to marry a woman with a child and a woman who is older. It is just a fantasy to them at this point.. Once they are here, reality strikes. I can tell you I know because I am experiencing it now. My husband loves me a lot and we trust each other, but I can tell you that it has been a big struggle dealing with the cultural differences especially relating to raising children. I think most men from there will not put up with the way children are raised here and our society as a whole. It is totally different from their expectations. It puts a lot of pressure on them when they come here to conform to this society. I don't think many can handle it. I also know that Moroccan society doesn't look favorably on couples like us who step outside their cultural norms. I will never imagine to live there in his community, as we were threatened to have the police called on us when I went to stay with him for the summer, by HIS FATHER. Where does she live? If she lives in a big city, he will adapt better here, but not in the midwest or a small town. She needs to know herself well first, because this relationship will test her to the limits and she will have to be strong and so will her child.
Going from one relationship to the next is a sign that this woman doesn't fully understand herself and her part in the failure of these relationships. It isn't that she is a bad person but that she might be too open and accepting and these men take advantage of her goodwill.