Moroccan members, how many visits to SO??

[tany1157 161]

I just want to get an idea of what people think. My fiance has 3 friends who all immigrated here for a love...two of them had only one visit with their fiance, and one of them had 2. They were all approved for a visa. Now, I was only able to spend 21 days back in april to visit my fiance. Due to financial issues, and not being able to take time off of work, I am unable to visit him again this year. I was thinking to go there next year when he does his interview, but we decided to save my time off for when he gets here. And besides, I heard Casablanca does not let the fiance into the interview. I have read conflicting ideas about this. Some say, visit, visit, visit as much as you can. Take unpaid time off, etc. etc... Others say it is not a big deal how many times.... I would love to take unpaid time off of work, and visit a few times, but not able to. And I do agree it would probably look better, but circumstances don't always allow for the best option. I feel that the CO's would understand that. I think because I know of 2 cases from Morocco that were approved with one visit, that it IS possible, and not a big deal. So, I'm asking for the people who went through Casablanca, what do you think??

Edited September 27, 2009 by tany1157

[Teffah 5]

I just want to get an idea of what people think. My fiance has 3 friends who all immigrated here for a love...two of them had only one visit with their fiance, and one of them had 2. They were all approved for a visa. Now, I was only able to spend 21 days back in april to visit my fiance. Due to financial issues, and not being able to take time off of work, I am unable to visit him again this year. I was thinking to go there next year when he does his interview, but we decided to save my time off for when he gets here. And besides, I heard Casablanca does not let the fiance into the interview. I have read conflicting ideas about this. Some say, visit, visit, visit as much as you can. Take unpaid time off, etc. etc... Others say it is not a big deal how many times.... I would love to take unpaid time off of work, and visit a few times, but not able to. And I do agree it would probably look better, but circumstances don't always allow for the best option. I feel that the CO's would understand that. I think because I know of 2 cases from Morocco that were approved with one visit, that it IS possible, and not a big deal. So, I'm asking for the people who went through Casablanca, what do you think??

Hey, I visited this summer for 2 weeks and I am returning this December for almost 3 weeks. I going, though, becasue I want to - not for it to look good. I have also heard several different sides to the story. I was going to return for his interview, but heard they don't allow the fiance in, so I don't see where it would do any good.. plus I am doing my student teaching and I simply can't miss or I won't graduate. Ugh!!

I think it more about proving a real relationship than the amount of travels.

Good Luck!!!

[sandinista! 1,816]

3 friends who all immigrated to the us! wow, what are the chances?!

[morocco4ever 63]

How many red flags do you have? If you have relatively few I doubt there will be a problem, but to be on the safe side and I would write a short letter to the consulate explaining your relationship, and include in that you would have loved to visit more, but your finances wouldn't allow it. I wouldn't dwell on it, just make it more of a side note.

If you do have some significant red flags I think it would be wise to plan a trip at his interview. They won't let you in, but he can certainly let take in proof that you are there. This would show the sincerity in you that it is a valid relationship.

As for these 3 friends that have already immigrated here. Did you meet them before you met your SO?

[brnidokiegurl 0]

depends on the case, how do (U) feel your chances are, given all that you have read and know about Casa. Its hard, very hard and if u try to hurry thru then u might as well forget it. If i were just suggesting i would encourage 2 for your sake to be more sure and get to know even better, see things of him u didnt before, meet more family etc etc. But if your money situation doesnt allow for this then its kinda up to your choice. Also i wouldnt be mentioning to many previous friends in the application or interviews, makes it kinda sound like they all had the intentions to come here as a group

[CnT4ever 1]

depends on the case, how do (U) feel your chances are, given all that you have read and know about Casa. Its hard, very hard and if u try to hurry thru then u might as well forget it. If i were just suggesting i would encourage 2 for your sake to be more sure and get to know even better, see things of him u didnt before, meet more family etc etc. But if your money situation doesnt allow for this then its kinda up to your choice. Also i wouldnt be mentioning to many previous friends in the application or interviews, makes it kinda sound like they all had the intentions to come here as a group

[tany1157 161]

How many red flags do you have? If you have relatively few I doubt there will be a problem, but to be on the safe side and I would write a short letter to the consulate explaining your relationship, and include in that you would have loved to visit more, but your finances wouldn't allow it. I wouldn't dwell on it, just make it more of a side note.

If you do have some significant red flags I think it would be wise to plan a trip at his interview. They won't let you in, but he can certainly let take in proof that you are there. This would show the sincerity in you that it is a valid relationship.

As for these 3 friends that have already immigrated here. Did you meet them before you met your SO?

We don't really have any red flags. I feel pretty confidant in what we sent, and the relationship, so I am not too worried, just that I had been reading conflicting stories of... you need to go more than once, to...it doesn't matter. Thanks for the input. And no, I didn't meet his friends before I met him. My SO was not finding any woman he wanted to settle with, and his friend that was coming here suggested to go on this dating web site that he had used, and that is how we met. Also, thanks for suggesting the letter, it makes sense, so I think I will do it.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

just saying each is different, i had a case, another on here had a similar case. Women near same age, men, actually mine was older....mine was semi business person, hers wasnt, mine knew good english, hers didnt...BUT she had more trips. Mine got returned, hers got accepted, did it matter who knows. I returned to marry and wait another year and never had another prob, he got the visa the next day after the interview. Each case is different

[Jenn! 918]

More visits are better. That's not to say that people aren't approved with only one visit all the time, but generally speaking, the more time spent together in person, the greater the chance of a successful visa interview, IMO.

[MrsAmera 41]

I was there 4 times including when my husband had his interview. I definately do think that it helped. But 3 weeks is a lot longer than some people can go for. There are several people I know that only spent a week together before the interview. Regardless of how the interview turns out, I think the longer you can spend with your SO in person the easier both the adjustment and marriage will be. How many of us would marry someone we had only known in the states for a week?

[New Beginnings 32]

I was there twice.

[morocco4ever 63]

How many red flags do you have? If you have relatively few I doubt there will be a problem, but to be on the safe side and I would write a short letter to the consulate explaining your relationship, and include in that you would have loved to visit more, but your finances wouldn't allow it. I wouldn't dwell on it, just make it more of a side note.

If you do have some significant red flags I think it would be wise to plan a trip at his interview. They won't let you in, but he can certainly let take in proof that you are there. This would show the sincerity in you that it is a valid relationship.

As for these 3 friends that have already immigrated here. Did you meet them before you met your SO?

We don't really have any red flags. I feel pretty confidant in what we sent, and the relationship, so I am not too worried, just that I had been reading conflicting stories of... you need to go more than once, to...it doesn't matter. Thanks for the input. And no, I didn't meet his friends before I met him. My SO was not finding any woman he wanted to settle with, and his friend that was coming here suggested to go on this dating web site that he had used, and that is how we met. Also, thanks for suggesting the letter, it makes sense, so I think I will do it.

After reading what I wrote I have to laugh. Was I on drugs? But you got the point.

As for the friends, if the consulate asks if he has friends in the US you might want to prepare yourself for questions, such as when did you and his friends first have contact. I doubt they will ask, but you never know. They asked my husband if the had relatives here, and it turned into a nasty misunderstanding that ended in a denial. So best to think ahead just in case.

Of course it is best the more visits you make, but if you can't, and address it in a way that satisfies them, you should be fine.

[Sandrila 1]

I visited my husband 4x in total. (from Sept 2006-March 2008).

The second visit, we married.

[Muh and me 18]

I went once and it was only for 8 days. i couldn't afford anymore time than that off work without pay. And we had no approval problem

[tany1157 161]

How many red flags do you have? If you have relatively few I doubt there will be a problem, but to be on the safe side and I would write a short letter to the consulate explaining your relationship, and include in that you would have loved to visit more, but your finances wouldn't allow it. I wouldn't dwell on it, just make it more of a side note.

If you do have some significant red flags I think it would be wise to plan a trip at his interview. They won't let you in, but he can certainly let take in proof that you are there. This would show the sincerity in you that it is a valid relationship.

As for these 3 friends that have already immigrated here. Did you meet them before you met your SO?

We don't really have any red flags. I feel pretty confidant in what we sent, and the relationship, so I am not too worried, just that I had been reading conflicting stories of... you need to go more than once, to...it doesn't matter. Thanks for the input. And no, I didn't meet his friends before I met him. My SO was not finding any woman he wanted to settle with, and his friend that was coming here suggested to go on this dating web site that he had used, and that is how we met. Also, thanks for suggesting the letter, it makes sense, so I think I will do it.

After reading what I wrote I have to laugh. Was I on drugs? But you got the point.

As for the friends, if the consulate asks if he has friends in the US you might want to prepare yourself for questions, such as when did you and his friends first have contact. I doubt they will ask, but you never know. They asked my husband if the had relatives here, and it turned into a nasty misunderstanding that ended in a denial. So best to think ahead just in case.

Of course it is best the more visits you make, but if you can't, and address it in a way that satisfies them, you should be fine.

Thanks for the advice about the friends, I would not have thought of that. Now we can be prepared in case they do question anything on that topic.