Happytobe

I would avoid using his relative as a sponsor if possible. You don't want to risk the consulate thinking that this is a situation in which a relative already residing in the US is trying to bring over other family members. Sure, it's technically an acceptable way of sponsorship as far as USCIS is concerned, but in my opinion it's a little risky.

That's great news !!  Congratulations.

Based on other people experience he might have his interview scheduled anytime between now and next week. Some people reported a notification about a interview scheduled on the very next day.

Hubby is FINALLY In-Line for his interview!!!! WOO-HOOOOOO!!!!!!!   I'm hoping the rest of you get great news soon!!!

I just put in a service request, just the way @Happytobe did it ("notice not received"). I was told to expect a response by September 21... Well, we'll see! Probably nothing will come out of it, but it sure beats sitting around looking at other December filers who had their oaths three months ago, and feel sorry for myself! 

There is someone in the March 2017 thread who was in exactly the same situation (second FP with code 5). He is from Italy, so it seems it was unrelated to the infamous CARRP. It appears USCIS has some issues with fingerprints recently. Someone else reported on some other thread that he was told at USCIS that they have upgraded the FP system and occasionally there are troubles (it is possible that it was the same person who reported it in the same thread, but I do not remember, look up @Nick79).

Not to be the skunk at the party but it can look to immigration as if you are just trying to help family immigrate. 
I have read cases where visas were refused because there is a mutual family member or close friend. It is not always looked at as a good thing. 
I don't know what embassy you will be dealing with but be sure to do some frontloading and have plenty of relationship evidence. 

Actually Moroccans are not known to be terrorists or strict.  I am Arabic myself and yeah you will face stupid comments, but human beings are like that.  Lots of human beings are racist so don't let it bother you. 
 

I don't have the facts but if it just means bringing two extra pieces of paper, bring them and if you don't need them its fine. but if you don't bring them, and end up needing them......well, yea.

If you have an appointment to obtain the notary, just print your appointment paper and show it along with your US passport to the security guy, he will let you (only) inside. When you are inside, you have to go through security just like an airport security. When you pass through that, it's just like going to the DMV doing a window transaction like renewing your drivers license. Pay the money and you will get your Affadavit of Nationality and Eligibility to Marry stamped paper. Make sure (if you were married before) you have official divorce papers to show in case. 
 
Hope it's simplifies and lessens the unknown. Good luck and best wishes. 

Im sorry but I  just got married there in Morocco 2 months ago and you have to have an appointment for notarial service ...you will have to make an appointment online with the consulate in casablanca and print out your appointment letter before you go and upon arrival at the consulate they will ask you for your appointment letter...if you do not have it they WILL NOT allow you inside and turn you around..when you make your appointment online it will tell you to print out and take with you to your appointment. This is your very first step in the process of getting married in morocco as an american it is $100 total for both nationality and passport  you can pay with american money (cash) Moroccan money (dirhams) or credit or debit
 
An Affidavit of Nationality and Eligibility to Marry. This document is obtained at the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca by appointment.  There is a $50 fee for a Consular Officer to notarize the document. This affidavit is valid for six months from the date it is signed and notarized at the U.S. Consulate.

Plan early for your trip,    safe hotels, areas,  where in Morocco is he?  Have you talked with any of his family and or friend?
 
I'm not knocking Morocco, as I'm married to a Moroccan, but be careful, think with the head, not the heart.   They as any man can be so charming, and then a monster as fast as you can turn your head.   Take your time, know what is best for you and your kids.
 
 
A visitors visa is hard to obtain, my husband had been issued a visitors visa twice, due to their band was performing here in the US, they were kind of a big thing there in  Morocco.
I think that's the only reason he was issued the visitors visa twice.
 
 

Take your kids with you and enjoy if you worry to leave them, it isn't an unsafe place. It would be best to go alone the first time but that is my two cents.
 
However, and not to be a debbie downer, I've know many k1 denials from Morocco. One of my good friends had visited 3x a year for 2 years and her k1 was still denied. They had to opt for CR1.
 
I wouldn't attempt a k1 with just one visit under your belt considering that you already have one red flag, prior children, and possibly more that we don't know about (shared language, shared religion, age, etc). His odds of getting a visit visa are about .05% as everyone else says.
 
It took 818 days for my husband to get his GC. We are both the same faith, we both share a common language that isn't English, and it was the most #######-tastic time period in my entire life having to wait and wait.
 
My biggest word of advice is for you to let another Moroccan check this guy out, give his info to them, or you yourself really really snoop him out and get language help as needed. While not everyone is a scammer, I'm going to tell you that probably 7 out of 10 are in it for a GC (people can hate me for this but I've seen the gamut over a decade to get that number). If they can learn to love the woman it is a bonus but not an end all, be all to achieve a goal.

I met my husband there on a work trip in 2012. We tried the B2 (visitor visa), the K1 (fiance visa), and now we are on the CR1 (spousal visa). So far, every one of them have been a bust and we are currently waiting for the embassy to finally issue the visa as of 2 month right now.
 
My recommendation is, because you met online and Morocco is a high fraud location, to build a strong case by making a few trips over the next 2 years. Marriage is serious, and you truly don't get to know anyone until you spend physical time with them like in these cases. I know you said you guys have been together a year, but Casablanca is good for denying visas, especially B1s and K1s. I hope you are able to take something from my experience and save yourself not only time and money, but a lot of heartache as well. I will say though that the distance and the trials that you might face will be a true testament to how strong you are as a couple.

Your assumptions are correct. That's what I was worried about all that you said. But I am happy to hear it from someone first hand. Thank you

You took the words right out of my keyboard. I did suspect that she may have been working as a bar girl but was waiting for someone else to ask! And you're right about the whole "knight in shining armor" rescuing her from a terrible life and 'promising her a wonderful life in America' story. It's straight out of Miss Saigon. I am concerned that the OP is being played. 

You do what you need to do, but the idea behind the VJ forums is that it's a community and the information is peer reviewed for accuracy (it's not perfect...most of us are not professionals, but it catches a lot of inaccurate information or special exceptions). No two people have the same immigration experience...what worked in one case may not be appropriate for another (i.e. I would have front loaded my case and visited more/longer if I was going through Morocco since it's a much more difficult embassy).

And that's why I'm being cautiously optimistic..NY is one of the slowest, if not THE slowest, field offices out there...usually they average 9-12 months.

Wouldn't it depend on whether or not you ultimately decide to change your name? I plan to change my name so I will use my married name when filing. (?)

I am not judging you as a person....my opinion is your advice is bad.  Your advice of abandoning the K1 at this near end stage is not helpful at all.  Do you have experience with this particular embassy because they all vary and each case is unique.  The embassy has requested more documentation.  To just abandon now without providing what is asked would be foolish.  
Now once he provides the requested documentation and the embassy leaves the K1 in AP for an extended period of time (6 mos -1 year) then MAYBE consider another option after exhausting congressmen help.  But to hastily abandon now is foolish.....in my opinion.

You've got some good responses and some wrong ones and some just misleading.  Rather than addressing the specific posts, I'll cover all the issues I think relate to the circumstances you describe.
 
If the DS260 was completed correctly, the green card and Social Security card will simply arrive at the intended address given on the DS260 a month or so after entering the US. You do NOT have to be in the US for the visa to be issued.  Deployed military are considered as residing in the US for immigration related purposes.  Since in countries where AP is common, the AP itself might not be completed within six months of the medical, the visa validity will have no relation to the medical exam.  There are notable exception, like Manila, where AP is uncommon or usually short, where the exam date impacts the visa expiration but this is not generally the case.
 
Your concerns about him being in the US without you will need to be addressed as you see fit.
 
With those issues dealt with, you can focus on the real issue, which is whether the visa will ever be issued.  That will depend on the specific circumstances of your case, but if they don't usually do the AP security checks unless they otherwise intend to issue the visa.  
 
When AP is complete, it's also possible to delay visa issue, or as already mentioned, he only has to enter the US before the visa expires, not get settled.  He can leave as soon as he wants and come back when you return from your deployment, provided he doesn't leave for significantly longer than six months.

My husband and I have been together for a while now... and quite a bit has passed my ear since then and quite a bit will pass yours.  I have learned that what passes mine I keep in mine and do not pass on to my husband.  Yes I want to vent and share with my husband but sharing negative comments said about him and his culture only stresses him out.  You have to remember, "same as mine" that your husband is over here in a new culture, adjusting, and the more negative things he hears will just make it harder.  Keep things light and positive and don't whisper in his ear all the bad things people are saying about him/or his religion or culture or he 'may' develop a negative thought process.  You want him to be happy, make friends, and be welcoming, and have the ability to treat others and he would want to be treated.  This could close him off and build walls.  Just a thought... not saying you are.

New doctor, and file a complaint with your state medical board. You file on grounds of unprofessional conduct.
 
Former healthcare worker here, what was said was inappropriate and if you file, you will at least get a written apology form the board if not from the doctor himself, maybe more. I urge you to file (I would anyone) because many people will keep thinking they can make these type of ignorant, racist remarks unless they get in trouble and learn a lesson.

I am so sorry that happened to your husband.  That is beyond awful.  To treat a sick or injured person roughly because of prejudice is just not ok!  When people ask my husband where he is from he has started telling them some other country.  Such a shame.

Yes I will definitely be getting a new doctor.  I told my husband about it and he was upset at first but later we were joking about it.  Can't let ignorant people get to you!