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4 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Yes. I suspect they meant to tick the last box, which doesn’t require documents and just informs that they need to do more work on the application. They may have actually said that to the parents who didn’t quite understand. 
 

No. It’s very rare in fact to be told exactly why a tourist denial is given.
 

To expand on this, a 221g is a denial that can be overcome. So the final decision on this is not yet made, and will depend on whatever further checking they want to do. It could be anything, we don’t know, maybe a parent has a name similar to someone on a watchlist or something.

Actually, we just checked, and yes, his father has a similar name as a fugitive terrorist.

17 minutes ago, Tarik said:

Is that letter they gave them the same letter they give to everyone they deny? 

I'm not sure. I thought if they were refused it would be more clear-cut as to why. 

24 minutes ago, Tarik said:

Were you put on their application as the person paying for the trip? And you are their daughter-in-law, correct? 

Yes, I'm the daughter-in-law. But, my husband put himself as the person paying for the trip.

7 minutes ago, Tarik said:

I think that's a generic form they use for different reasons and just select the document they need depending on the visa type... In this case they didn't select anything which is very confusing.. You should email the consulate and ask for more information.. They usually reply within 48 hours... 

What kind of financial support letter you included? I'm just writing a letter stating my mother is gonna be staying at my house. 

I doubt your letter was the reason they weren't granted the visa... And the interview separately seems more of an investigation... Maybe they hit nervous and said something opposite of what on the application? 

Either way, they should of were provided with more details about the decision. 

 

It is very confusing. We already emailed the consulate, so hopefully we get a response that will clear up this confusion. A letter written by my husband was included that said they would be staying with him in our home and he would be responsible for them, including financial responsibility. And yes, what they endured seemed more of an interrogation. They separated them from the start, so it couldn't have been a discrepancy in their application. And yes, I agree, they should have been provided with some kind of information about the decision. 

3 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Agree on the above, the separate interviews is not usual afaik. 

If you met these two people, they are the least suspicious of any people I have ever know. Simple people from the countryside who only want to visit their grandchildren. Ugh.

3 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Did the embassy keep their passports or hand them back?

hand them back.

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

They asked for a DS-5535?

It was listed on the form given, but no box was checked indicating anything was required. We are assuming we must submit the DS-5535.

Exactly. If more documents were required, why would they not indicate which on the form? And every document listed was presented at time of interview. Except for the DS-5535.

When is your mother's interview? His parents are Moroccan and live in Morocco. When they arrived, they were told to get new photos. Which was strange because they had new photos they physically brought with them. They also digitally attached photos to their petition. They left, got new photos and returned to Consulate. Once inside, they handed over their paperwork, which included the letter of support. I'm not sure what was reviewed. Then, they were separated and interviewed individually. Then, they were brought back together and interviewed together and asked the same questions. Then they were told to wait for the Chief. Then a clerk came out and handed them this form. That's all I know.

My husband submitted petition for tourist visa for his parents and today they were rejected and handed a form. It was the 221g form and it was left blank with no indication of what, if any, paperwork they would need to submit. We did include a financial support letter., which they brought with them to their interview. Are you saying had we not submitted that letter of support, they might have been approved? 

Abdslam also got the call today to pick up his visa tomorrow at 3:00 pm! We're both soooooo happy they didn't take too long to call him! Now, we're looking into airfare to get him over here ASAP! Any suggestions on cheap flights from Morocco?

Abdslam passed his interview today! He said the man who interviewed him was tall and very friendly. He first said to Abdslam, "When you see your fiancee, tell her my high school team used to beat hers." So, apparently he must be from southern Minnesota! Then he asked if Abdslam had any photos and he quickly looked at them. While he looked at the photos, he asked Abdslam, "Where did you meet her?" And Abdslam told him that we met in El Jadida at the Peace Corps youth camp where we worked together. And the man said, "Oh, she looks like a Peace Corps volunteer." And that was it! They didn't take any of his evidence or ask to look at it, besides the photos, which were returned to him. The man took his passport and told him they would call him in 7-10 days to pick up the visa. He handed him a white piece of paper that had a lot of options, but checked none. I think this means administrative processing???

Back to the Mountain Dew dilemma: You can find Mt Dew, Root Beer, Dr Pepper, Ginger Ale and a few others at the American Club in Rabat. It's not too far from the American Embassy. Your only problem is you need to buy a pass to enter the American Club. It's a nice little restaurant that caters to American expats. Also, inside the compound is also the Commissary, which is rumored to have zebra cakes, brown sugar, bacon and all kinds of goodies. But, you can't buy your way into the Commissary, as it's only open for Embassy and Military personnel. But, it's certainly possible to meet some people there and ask them to buy you what you want.

If you find a full-time job you can apply for a "carte de sejour" which will allow you to live legally in Morocco without becoming a permanent resident. You need to apply and get a receipt for the carte de sejour before your 3 months expires. The carte de sejour can be renewed each year for as long as you like. (I even knew somebody who bribed his gendarmes to make him a carte de sejour for 10 years) I don't remember all the steps it took to get the carte de sejour, but your employer will be able to help you.

Another option, if you don't find full-time employment and if you're financially able, is to travel outside the country before your 3 months is up. Spain is an easy option and a fun retreat. I did this myself while waiting for my full-time job to kick in and it worked quite nicely. You could do this as many times as possible and it won't be a problem.

Hope this helps and good luck!

I can't seem to find the thread that has probably already addressed this, but if you wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction or answering my question, I'd appreciate it.

How do I track my approved petition through the NVC and then to the Consulate?

To all those interested in learing Darija, you can download a free copy of the Peace Corps textbook at this website:

http://friendsofmorocco.org/learnarabic.htm

If anybody learning in Minnesota is interested in starting a Darija conversation group, I'd be happy to organize something!

-Jenny

Hi Everyone,

Well, my Moroccan husband has been in the States for 5 months with me and we just had our 3 month wedding anniversary! Our AOS appointment is next Wednesday. Wish us luck!

I'd really like to try to learn Moroccan Arabic. It's frustrating not to be able to speak to his family. Of course, I could learn French but they all speak Arabic to each other and it would be nice to understand a little of what is going on when I visit them... or even when he's talking to them on the phone. His mom called me on my cell the other day and all we said 1 million times to each other was "Labas, labas aleek, kolchi mazziane, beher, beslama etc." Ridiculous!

I wish there was a Moroccan Arabic class I could take here in Los Angeles but I don't think there is. If you know of any in LA or online, please let me know. I researched some books on Amazon including:

1. Travel Talk Moroccan Arabic - Audio CD (Arabic Edition)

2. Moroccan Arabic: Shnoo the Hell is Going On Hnaa? A Practical Guide to Learning Moroccan Darija - the Arabic Dialect of Morocco by Aaron Sakulich (2009)

3. A Basic Course in Moroccan Arabic With Mp3 Files (Georgetown Classics in Arabic Language and Linguistics) by Richard S. Harrell (Author), et al.

Has anyone read any of these books or do you have any good recommendations for me?

Thanks so much! Chokrane!

Jayme

Name: Jenny

Where I'm from: Minnesota

SO's name: Abdeslam

Where he's from in Morocco: Rich

Anything else I want to add: It's hard not knowing when I'll see him next.

Have I been to Morocco?: Yes, I lived in Morocco for almost three years. 27 months with the Peace Corps and returned after I completed my service for an additional six months.

Hi,

I also sent my K-1 in August, got my NOA1 and now I'm waiting! I'd be interested in seeing how our timelines may differ. Here's to a quick and painless process for us both!