Factors i've noticed about issuing visas in MENA

[sarah and hicham 3]

ok.....I read earlier in this thread that parental approval is important....my finacee does not have that......are we in trouble ?....they not only would not approve.....they dont know.......sigh.....am gettin more and more depressed over this everyday !

Don't worry too much about that. I personally don't think it's that big of a deal, and how would the Consulate even know unless you specifically told them that. Don't worry! If you have a friend who has spent time with you guys and they can write you a letter that can't help but otherwise don't sweat that. A lot of families aren't too excited about their choices but in the end they pretty much always come around. It's a red flag that the Consulate won't necessarily know about, unlike a large age difference for example.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

ok.....I read earlier in this thread that parental approval is important....my finacee does not have that......are we in trouble ?....they not only would not approve.....they dont know.......sigh.....am gettin more and more depressed over this everyday !

Don't worry too much about that. I personally don't think it's that big of a deal, and how would the Consulate even know unless you specifically told them that. Don't worry! If you have a friend who has spent time with you guys and they can write you a letter that can't help but otherwise don't sweat that. A lot of families aren't too excited about their choices but in the end they pretty much always come around. It's a red flag that the Consulate won't necessarily know about, unlike a large age difference for example.

Unfortunately, in this case, it is a big deal.

[sarah and hicham 3]

ok.....I read earlier in this thread that parental approval is important....my finacee does not have that......are we in trouble ?....they not only would not approve.....they dont know.......sigh.....am gettin more and more depressed over this everyday !

Don't worry too much about that. I personally don't think it's that big of a deal, and how would the Consulate even know unless you specifically told them that. Don't worry! If you have a friend who has spent time with you guys and they can write you a letter that can't help but otherwise don't sweat that. A lot of families aren't too excited about their choices but in the end they pretty much always come around. It's a red flag that the Consulate won't necessarily know about, unlike a large age difference for example.

Unfortunately, in this case, it is a big deal.

Why?

[hitchoo 0]

goodmorning cats!

[sarah and hicham 3]

goodmorning cats!

Cats?

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Denny is the one to ask. I respect his privacy.

[Ahmed & Sue 0]

I can only say these may be some of the reasons, but I think they consider other factors as well.

From what I read, the way the benefactor interviews has a lot to do with the embassies decision. Also, in my case, we have been in AP since April 18, 2006, and our case was just released from security checks at the Department of State in Washington just before Christmas. DOS told me with Cairo, this was a normal time frame for them to respond.

I do think any red flags are a big issue and the embassy persues them before making a decision.

Sometimes it feels like the papers are just sitting on a shelf somewhere, and they may be. We all just have to have patience and preserverance.

It seems this process takes forever, but it has given us plenty time to get to know one another better. This has been good for both of us.

And ladies..............if you are anything like me, last time I went into Pizza Hut, I used the restroom before I ate. When I sat down at the table, I saw a long strip of toilet paper had attached itself to my shoe and followed me from the bathroom to my table. Now THAT brought stares!

I was so embarrassed.

Sue

[Malarie 0]

It's that Marco Antonio Solis that they went to see in concert, I think.

actually, i'm thrilled i didn't know.

Do tell..... are you a fan too??

i am a fan! i dont see the hotness tho, sorry!

Well -- its more than just the looks ... its his CHARISMA -- have you seen in live?

[Malarie 0]

Love pics,,got any from Morocco? Like myabe...what the heck does a tagine look like?

J

I dont have a pic of a tagine - but i can tell you that the food made in it is delicious!!

I do have some other pics that I will post .... normally I dont like to post pics of only me but one I found has great scenery in the background (so ignore me plz )

and the best somethin somethin I found in Morocco.....

(edited to take out bad pic) again cuz i couldnt figure out how to do it

Edited January 5, 2008 by Malarie

[Jenn! 918]

And ladies..............if you are anything like me, last time I went into Pizza Hut, I used the restroom before I ate. When I sat down at the table, I saw a long strip of toilet paper had attached itself to my shoe and followed me from the bathroom to my table. Now THAT brought stares!

[Ban Hammer 13,283]

You know the mean spritedness and pettyness in this group continues to amaze me.

nor me. eventually darwinism kicks in and one develops a thicker skin to some of it.

[JODO 2]

goodmorning cats!

Cats?

[Caladan 19]

I must say you women, that have gone to visit your men in their country, must have not been paying attention because I have clearly gotten the stink eye from Egyptian women watching Jack and I together.

We've has this discussion in MENA before. So you got the evil eye...why is that immediately interpreted as jealousy? That's rather vain, IMO.

Plus, it wouldn't explain why the American consulate, presumably not full of evil-eye-giving older women, would be delaying visas out of jealousy. But only in MENA and high fraud consulates.

[Ban Hammer 13,283]

goodmorning cats!

Cats?

maybe cause of all the catfights in here?

[Marry American 0]

goodmorning cats!

Cats?

maybe cause of all the catfights in here?

Wasn't that a common slang word used some time ago for the COOL people?

Edited January 5, 2008 by i adore you