Hicham♥Sara

Maybe you are right, even though I am not sure what they could be. And hopefully everyone that responds, will be kind and helpful and no one will be mean and snarky ( I have seen people get torn down here). Because just like everyone else on this forum, we just want to live in the same country, and again just like everyone else here , we feel that the US is the better fit for our family's needs IE , My daughter's Healthcare for Type 1 Diabetes, and my education goals. I don't know how much more proof we can give to show how real we are. We just want our nights sitting on the porch laughing and enjoying each other's company, raising the girls and God-Willing our future babies, working through fights ( even though we rarely have any and always both end up apologizing no matter who is right or wrong), and making a life together without having so many obstacles to just live together. Let us live together! That's it. I love our love story, even with all the heartache. This separation is torture.

We did have a red flag. A red flag that was addressed in the petition, and that needed explanation from him during the interview. SO what makes me so very very angry is that anytime that the CO would ask him a question, before he could finish his thought, or even sentences, he was cut off rudely. This is extremely unfair and unjust. If she had a question about his intentions, give the man a chance to explain himself in this one time that you are going to sit down and talk to him. Some of the questions she asked needed him to answer beyond the first few words of someone's thoughts. For example the question of "Do you only like talking to American Women?" The beginning of his answer: "well no, I have talked to Moroccan, French, and Tunisian ..... The rest of his answer: But I do like American women more because we have the same interests, like country music and classic rock music, and I love English because that is what I studied in school and I would listen to a lot of American music to learn this. " A brief history about my Sweet Bread is that he did study English in HS and speaks it pretty well, His favorite band is Rascal Flatts, (Which is one of mine as well, something we bonded over) his favorite song is Hotel California, and he loves a lot of old classic rock and so do I because my mom was a huge fan and I grew up listening to that, in fact my name Sara comes from Fleetwood Mac, my sister Emmiline's name comes from Fleetwood Mac and my daughter Rhiannon is named after Fleetwood Mac.The man loves Kenny Roger's for God's sake! I don't actually but good grief who else can he talk to about these things and would relate to him. Hicham and I are both musicians, him a violinist, and me a vocalist, and I used to dream of being a country music singer, studied opera and many other things. He loves shows like America's Got Talent, America's Funniest Home Video's and Lost, and haha Bridezilla's because people like us love watching hot mess TV sometimes LOL. What is wrong with him finding blonde hair and blue eyes to be the most attractive ( how many times I can't even count he has said "I hope our baby has your blue eyes" and I have to burst his bubble with a Punnett Square) Is all of that bad? No. It's not. Just like it's not bad for me as an American to be attracted to brown boys. (lol) be obsessed with Bollywood and world fashions. Is this bad? No!!

But I know what that can look like on the surface..... which is why I SAY LET THE MAN SPEAK.

I know that Morocco is a high fraud country. I am aware of what the Consulate website says about the signs of fraud. I have also been a part of this forum and others for years now ( Remember, we have been together for almost 4.5 years) and I know what people have gone through and what to look for. In no way would I ever stand for anything short of awesome. I had my OWN tests. For example, I was freshly separated from my cheating husband by a few months when I met Hicham. In our early conversations I of course, being transparent as he was with me about his previous relationships, told him that here in my state of Virginia I have to be separated for at least 1 year before I can even start the process for filing for a divorce. It took me longer than a year. 4 1/2 years later we are still going strong. I didn't go into this kind of relationship lightly. Who does when it is this kind of long distance/ multicultural relationship? You can't read these forums and be completely naive to what goes on. Hicham is an honorable man, and never has done anything to lead me or my family and friends to believe otherwise. We are not legally married in Morocco because he is the kind of person who is so honest that he will not do anything that is not 100% legit to get things done ( which is why we didn't do what you COULD do in Morocco to get things done, Morocco people know exactly what I am talking about) I stand by him and his moral judgement because he deserves this kind of respect and honor. He has been absolutely wonderful to me and my girls as much as one possibly can across the ocean via the internet. It feels like home when I am with him in Morocco. I see God's love for me through him. The way he took care of my kids when we were there last year, was icing on the cake. We ARE family. Paper or no paper, our level of commitment to each other is that of Husband and Wife. We made a promise before God to love each other forever. I am beside myself right now thinking about all the things that I will have to go through if I can't fight this and have to find a way to get over there again, between my job taking care of children in my home, going to school at night, and the worst, having to leave my children behind because I was blessed to be able to take them last year. We are absolutely heart broken and completely overwhelmed coming up with solutions. Why on Earth would this woman think it is a better idea to ask a single mother and a man who makes at best 300 US Dollars a month at a job in his country, come up with more money, for more trips, for more running around with the Moroccan Government Paper Trail for Marriage (YIPEE!) more money for another petition and all the things that have to go along with it.....instead of at the very least having a real conversation with someone about what the heck is up. Or call me and talk to ME , cause I promise I know him better than she does. :'(

UGH!

Dear God, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, Casablanca Consulate, please give us our Sweet Break /Chikin Nugget. :'( Sincerely, Sweet Cookie, Chikin Nuggets, and Cuppycake.

Reapplying is definitely the way to go with the K1s, but I would suggest, if you are ready for it, the CR1 as a viable alternative. It has the added bonus of letting your significant other have more freedom once in America, to drive, to work, etc. It does seem to create less relationship strife.

By the way, you guys are a cute couple and definitely look like you belong together. I hope that things work out for you!

we are definitely working on a plan of action for our next steps for sure. Just a LOT of work and a lot of decisions. Some how , some way, we will be together on the same continent.

They did the same ting to us in Cuba. In our case no 221g was given or not told they refuse the visa. They just told us they will give us a call in two weeks and they never call back. I waited two months because I thought they put us on AP. Finally I contacted the congressman office and they asked on my behalf. The answer they gave was, they are returning our application to USCIS with their note to be revoke because they think we don't have bona fide relationship. But we actually showed more than enough evidence considering US embargo on Cuba, very expensive phone calls, text, emails and my traveling to Cuba evidences. It is sad that our lives depends on somebody else decision, but that negative decision will not stop the love. My advise to you is to stay strong and don't give up and one day everything will work out. For us we are not going to do K-1 again we are planning on traveling this summer for 3 months and get marry in a third country then I will file the CR-1. Good luck with the second interview.

Love and blessings.....

Sorry you went through this... it is awful. We are supposed to be informed why the petition is being sent back. It's just awful. Glad you guys have a plan worked out and safe travels.

It seems that a very large number of refused K1's progress no further at High Fraud Consulates.

So reapplying, either for a K1 or CR1 shows more commitment than most.

Well for sure they will continue to hear from us until the separation nightmare is over.

Sometimes i have to wonder if they randomly do this ####### to make money

I question everything now... but I would like to think they would not do this to me.

*sigh* I am so tired of the stinking internet!! It's so crazy to me they are ok with us living like this. We are not going to give up so come on!!

Was he given a piece of paper (221)? What was the reason given?

He was given the 221g but it had no reason indicated on it all. Just signed and the general verbiage of the case being sent back to the US.

This is so sad You guys look so in love and happy together.I hope he will get another chance for 2nd interview.Wish you all the best.

It is so sad :'( We are so very much in love and so happy together, my children adore him and are devastated that he is not coming like we thought. My daughter Cheyenne broke down in tears and keeps asking me to do things like take videos of her soccer game so that her Chikin Nugget ( his nickname for her) can see her play when she starts on the new team in Middle School next year. It hurts so much already and then to see my baby so upset too... ugh... Of course we will not give up and I thought that this would be clear to the CO. In fact it was clear to the CO, so WHY make us go through all the steps of marrying there with all the time and money required, when it would be so much better for us as a family to just let him come marry me here at this point.

OUCH. :'(

Why would they deny his visa since the relationship is bona fide. I dont understand it.

This is something we would like to know as well.

It was edited. thanks.

We are devastated.

Letter to my Senator, I will share with you all:

May 9th, 2914

To The Office Of Senator Tim Kaine,

This letter is in regards to the request for Immigration Congressional Inquiry.

My Fiance Hicham El Amri was denied a K-1 Visa at the Consulate in Casablanca Morocco. This decision is detrimental to our family, as we have been together for over 4 years, with 4 visits, including the last visit with my daughters Cheyenne and Rhiannon. Our wish was to marry during this trip with my daughters to be a part of it. Due to the inefficiency of the Moroccan government in obtaining all the necessary papers for this, we were unable to get married in Morocco. I requested that he be granted a K-1 Visa so that we could marry here in the United States in a much more efficient way that would not require me to take another 3-4 week trip which is a time-frame required to make a marriage happen in Morocco. I do not want to do this without my children being there. We are a family, and instead of using the internet as a way to communicate with Hicham, he should be by our side. I request that the petition stay in the consulate in Morocco and that Hicham be given a 2nd interview, or I be contacted for an interview. I provided more evidence than required to prove that we have a bona fide relationship, as well as all of the required documents and The USCIS has determined that we are eligible for this visa. I appreciate the work of the work of the USCIS and all those at the Consulate who handled our case but I do believe this decision made by the Consular Officer in Casablanca, was made in error, as it is a huge let down by my government to be sent on the path of a much longer wait to be together as a family, as well as the financial strain and time away from my children, work and my schooling, to marry in Morocco instead. When Hicham was denied his visa he was given no reason for denial or even acknowledged with courtesy when he greeted, and departed from the consular officer. I have also not been informed of the reason for denial, and I am requesting to have access to this information as well. I appreciate all the time and efforts given to me by the Senator’s office and all of those who take the time to acknowledge this inquiry.

I would definitely do it on your own! All of the forms come with instructions, and also you can read up about the Casablanca consulate on this site, and what they look for and what you would need to present your case in the best way possible. Certainly Lawyers are very helpful, but this can be done on your own if you want to save money. Hiring a lawyer DEFINITELY does not make it go faster, other than they *might* fill out the paperwork faster than you. Other than that, once it is mailed to whatever USCIS location you need to mail it too, your petition will be handled just like everyone else's. I hope that you find this process not too stressful and for the stressful moments, some peace. Good luck and God bless :)

Sarasusan

Thank you for the input!! I am getting all of the papers ready to mail on Saturday

Hello, and thank you to all who are reading this

This is Casablanca specific... probably

I know that the K-1 Flowchart says that I should send the I-134, but I feel like I have read where they may ask for an I-864 from me as well as the co-sponsor for K-1's coming out of this particular consulate. Can anyone advise on what I should send to him? His interview is April 23rd, so I want to send everything this weekend to make sure it gets there on time.

Thank you so much for the help.

Sarasusan

Truly happy to hear that she can do this!!

Yeah I was thinking the same thing , that the word non-resident may not apply. I wonder if he would be considered non-resident until the AOS is done, because he can't really claim to live here until we fulfill our obligation to marry in 90 days. I am asking for private vehicle use, I didn't expect him to be driving commercially as he would need a job doing that first. I assumed he would have to be certified here as well to driver commercially. I have USAA for my auto insurance. Anyone can drive my car, and would be covered if there was an accident, as long as that person has my permission to drive. So I wonder for that 60 day time frame he would be legally allowed to drive, but once the AOS started it's like hey you now have to get your VA license. WHY can't it be easier to figure these things out

Thanks for all the feedback! Keep it coming if you can think of anything else

So if anyone ever asks this again and comes across the thread, for the state of Virginia it says:

§ 46.2-307. Nonresidents licensed under laws of home state or country; extension of reciprocal privileges.

A. A nonresident over the age of sixteen years and three months who has been duly licensed as a driver under a law requiring the licensing of drivers in his home state or country and who has in his immediate possession a driver’s license issued to him in his home state or country shall be permitted, without a Virginia license, to drive a motor vehicle on the highways of the Commonwealth.

^{That makes sense, to call DMV since it does vary from state to state. I will check on that soon. But really, if you can drive in Morocco, surely you can drive in America. Driving in Morocco is so much fun , yet challenging at the same time Thanks for the info guys}

Hello to all,

My fiance' Hicham is coming to the United States soon on a K-1, and I am curious if he will be able to drive here. He has a Moroccan driver's license, with a commercial class assignment, and I wonder if that is valid for his first few months, before we are able to adjust status and start the process of SSN, etc. I know when I am in Morocco my license is valid and I am able to drive ( I love driving there, except in Casa, haha) . I hope it is the same for him. We will live here in Virginia. Anyone have any knowledge, experience or advice?

Thank you

Sara

^{Congratulations , that is very fast :) :)}

Definitely before you file any petition , you must have all documents including divorce documents for all previous marriages. Maybe you live in a state where you can just fill out paperwork at the courthouse. Some states require a lawyer. Either way you gotta have it done first and foremost, you must be eligible to be married.

I say go for it. There is no harm in getting a letter notarized, it is very easy to do and usually free to most people. My uncle wanted to write a letter and he had it notarized. I included it in my petition.

God bless your journey!

LONGEST ENGAGEMENT EVER haha I call this "In God's Time" And I certainly feel that NOW is the time. We are going crazzzzzy. To the OP! I hope it all works out the way you hope!

You mean he has been waiting for a K 1 for 4 years?

Oh NO!! Sorry I didn't mean to be unclear. We have been together for 4 years now. We sent in the K-1 petition November 12, 2013.

Let me just say first , we know exactly how you feel! Dear God bring us comfort, my daughters and I left Morocco 1 year ago almost to the day. That was the last time we saw Hicham face to face. It has been 4 years for us, it is not easy! And I am so sorry because I know the CR-1's are taking longer, as we sent in a K-1 petition. I hope you get the Visa, it will be like Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket! It would make me happy to see that. Everyone would be jealous hehe even me a little because I know the chances are slim and we never tried. Hang in there I have been studying Arabic and he is my tutor! This is one way we have spent these past four years. I started a new semester today and I pray to God ( in sha' Allah) that we are face to face at the very least the end of this semester. God be with us all as we suffer the agony of separation from those that we love.

باركالله فيك

Yes, I can say that a fast moving relationship is a red flag to them. It is understandable they see it this way though, as is it known that marriage fraud is a real thing. It is a challenge for sure to convey what you want to them about your relationship and keep it as business as you can! But I know, the people who handle our cases, are real people with a job to do, and I believe they look at the facts, and do their best to make the best decision. Hicham and I have been together for a while, and this separation is torture, so I understand your desire to t to get married and start your family ASAP !