Casablanca - No financials needed?

[JayandZou 0]

Hi to the Moroccans and fiances,

I sent an email to the Casablanca consulate last night to see if they wanted all 3 years of tax returns and I got the below response.

"Thank you for your e-mail. Please note that an affidavit of support and tax returns are not requested for the fiancé visa petitions."

Regards,

Immigration Visa Unit, Casablanca, Morocco

Can a few people who have been through the Casa consulate interview process confirm that they don't need the financials? I'm just about to send a package to my fiance but I'm thinking I should send them anyway. I thought every consulate checks for the financials of the sponsor.

Thanks!

Jayme

[YuAndDan 153]

They can always request one at the interview.

**Although instructions in packet 3 do not request an I-134 affidavit of support, it would be a good idea to have one ready just in case as an interviewer may choose not to grant the visa unless that form has been provided at the interview.**

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/inde...;cty=Casablanca

[Leyla 0]

We didn't need one until we processed his papers in the US. They are not required for the Visa. Just the GC.

[star_dragon 0]

No, we didn't submit it.. It's not listed in the packet either.

[Muh and me 18]

Kamal didn't take them to Casa for the interview, we needed it for the AOS. And when we first filed for the K1.

[JayandZou 0]

Kamal didn't take them to Casa for the interview, we needed it for the AOS. And when we first filed for the K1.

Thanks everyone. I'm thinking maybe to go there to help him prepare for the interview. I have a free frequent flyer ticket. I know we have a lot of expenses after he gets his Visa but maybe it's worth it to do everything I can to support him in getting it. Seems like a few fiances coming out of Casa lately are not getting their Visas. It would be my 6th trip to see him in 15 months so I'm also guessing that it looks good to the Consulate that I've been there so many time.

[charity&mounssaif 0]

Yes, i would send the papers to your fiance they did ask for them at my fiance interview so it's better to be safe than sorry.

My fiance will be arriving at JFK this coming saturday morning afternoon.

[venusfire503 54]

Kamal didn't take them to Casa for the interview, we needed it for the AOS. And when we first filed for the K1.

Thanks everyone. I'm thinking maybe to go there to help him prepare for the interview. I have a free frequent flyer ticket. I know we have a lot of expenses after he gets his Visa but maybe it's worth it to do everything I can to support him in getting it. Seems like a few fiances coming out of Casa lately are not getting their Visas. It would be my 6th trip to see him in 15 months so I'm also guessing that it looks good to the Consulate that I've been there so many time.

I would definitely recommend going there before the interview since you can. I went a few days before, helped him prepare for the interview, took all the required documents (like my birth certificate) that I didn't want to mail, and also had a copy of the packet I sent to him - good thing, since the one I mailed got there AFTER the interview.

If you want to go along for the interview, I have a little advice. You will probably not be allowed in the building (I wasn't), which means pacing around outside for hours. Make sure you have a little cash on you, and know how to ask for water and a bathroom. If you can order food if you get hungry, or take some with you, that is helpful. Also learn what you can about the money - how to figure out how much things should be, etc. I stupidly didn't do any of that because my SO always took care of the money, ordering, etc. We also focused more on improving his English than on having me learn French or Arabic. I also had no idea we'd be separated for several hours. This was totally unlike me - I'm usually the overly paranoid, overly cautious, overly prepared type. That day I had to hand over cash and assume they'd charge me the right amount and give the right change (and they did!). I even had a guy I had just met go order some fries for me (yep, just handed over money to a stranger and asked him to order fries for me) - well, we were both pacing around all day outside, so it's like we 'knew' each other. haha

Oh, also - there were Moroccans walking around outside, also waiting for people to come out after interviews. My SO said to be careful about talking with them too much. The police chased them away from me at one point.

Just a fun note - when we went back to pick up the visa, I took several bags of chocolate and handed them out to the police. They appreciated it!

venusfire

[hassan_debbie 4]

Send them. Always send more than you need, just in case. You never know what the person doing the interview will ask for that isn't on the list.

I sent an affidavit of support and copies my last 3 years taxes, even though I knew it was already in the file. I personally don't think you can send too much information.

Deb

[dimanuni 1]

Hey Jay, I emailed and got the same reply from the consulate. But I sent Ahmed the forms anyway. Better safe than sorry!

Ahmed is having trouble getting his forms, because of the transport strike in Morocco. I wrote the consulate to ask what the procedure is to reschedule, but they havne't written back yet. It sucks!

I'll email you soon, I'm in San Antonio visiting friends but will email you!!!

[JayandZou 0]

Hey Jay, I emailed and got the same reply from the consulate. But I sent Ahmed the forms anyway. Better safe than sorry!

Ahmed is having trouble getting his forms, because of the transport strike in Morocco. I wrote the consulate to ask what the procedure is to reschedule, but they havne't written back yet. It sucks!

I'll email you soon, I'm in San Antonio visiting friends but will email you!!!

Hi Debbie, Venus Fire and Rebecca,

Thanks for all your thoughts on the subject. I got my ticket! I know I won't be able to go into the interview with him since I've read that on VJ but at least we can go early and get his favorite Casa melwi before his 8am interview so he's not hungry. Also, I have a good friend who married a Moroccan Jewish man and they live in Casa so I'm hoping to hang out with her on that day. Since I've been to Morocco 5x, I'm pretty good with knowing my DH and ordering food. My Arabic is chwiya but I feel fine. I did hear that there are many men hanging out by the consulate so I'll keep an eye out. My fiance always tells me not to talk to any men. Bringing cookies sounded like a fabulous idea!

Rebecca - Zouhir got his package on Friday. I think it took a little more than 1 week. He's not in his home town yet so he hasn't opened it but his brother said it's a big package. He's going in a couple days. I hope Ahmed gets it soon. It's odd that they haven't emailed you back about the package or rescheduling. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks all!!

[JayandZou 0]

Yes, i would send the papers to your fiance they did ask for them at my fiance interview so it's better to be safe than sorry.

My fiance will be arriving at JFK this coming saturday morning afternoon.

Congrats Charity! I hope it was a wonderful reunion! Did he get an EAD stamp? I still don't know why some people get the stamp and others don't. Does anyone know the procedure to get the EAD stamp?

[charity&mounssaif 0]

Yes, i would send the papers to your fiance they did ask for them at my fiance interview so it's better to be safe than sorry.

My fiance will be arriving at JFK this coming saturday morning afternoon.

Congrats Charity! I hope it was a wonderful reunion! Did he get an EAD stamp? I still don't know why some people get the stamp and others don't. Does anyone know the procedure to get the EAD stamp?

Thank You it was the best day i 've had in a very long time,yes he got the EAD stamp and his going thru the immigration line was very smooth he was joking around with one guy and he said they were very nice.

[Yass 0]

To the OP I advice you to send them. The US consulate in Casablanca is very moody. Also, Ask your husband to prepare himself for random questions and also prepare his folder in order. Another think you need to do for him, is boost his moral to make him feel very comfortable during the interview.

Good Luck.