updating our crazy case...

[tany1157 161]

After calling DOS and USCIS constantly for a week, we were reassured again and again that our K-1 was in fact reaffirmed. Two days after arriving in Morocco,(which was 9 days after getting the reaffirmed email) we found out it was actually a mistake. This was confirmed by our senators and congresswoman. We go ahead and marry in Morocco on March 12. I had let my senator's office know, and she said that was great, and to let her know when we file our I-130.

Today I received an email from my congresswoman's office that stated this:

I have a final response for you from the National Visa Center (NVC) and the Eastern Adjudication Center (EAC) in Vermont. Your file came to NVC from the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca. NVC forwarded the file to EAC where it was discovered that the petition was not inside the file. Because of several congressional inquiries, you were advised to submit a duplicate I-129F form and were provided instructions from Senator Gregg’s office.

The adjudication officer is holding the file an is waiting for the information that you were advised to submit. It would be best if you continue working with Senator Gregg’s office and follow the instructions that they provide. Having multiple Congressional offices involved at this point can slow down the process and cause confusion.

Respectfully,

First of all, I had to laugh that after all this, our petition was NOT EVEN IN THE FILE the consulate sent back to the US. Secondly, I have been working closer with Senator Gregg's office, and they never informed me that they were told I needed to file another I-129 and all the other stuff they claim to this congresswoman's office they told my senator's office. (because my senator's office was never informed of this)

Now they say the officer is holding our file and waiting for the new petition?!?! IDK, but I really can't believe this actually happened. My file, with my case number and all our information, was sent, but with no K-1 petition....this has us wondering where the heck is our petition?!?! :blink:

P.S. We know our K-1 is void because we got married, but just can't believe how our package has been so mishandled...

Edited April 20, 2010 by tany1157

[Miss smarty pants 84]

Tany,

First, I am sorry for you that you went through this whole Casa ordeal. It sounds like a mess for you. My K-1 was also returned to NVC but I am on the endless waiting list for a review.

Can you tell me how you got married in Morocco and how long it took and what steps you went through? My fiancee is in Fez and I am going there next month. I am considering a temporary to permanent move at least until I can bring him to the USA with me. But next month I will only be there a few weeks and then back until I get a few details sorted out here (job, house, family, pets) so I can make my move in a couple months. I am wondering if I will have time to possibly get married on this trip. Anything you can offer is much appreciated.

[tany1157 161]

Tany,

First, I am sorry for you that you went through this whole Casa ordeal. It sounds like a mess for you. My K-1 was also returned to NVC but I am on the endless waiting list for a review.

Can you tell me how you got married in Morocco and how long it took and what steps you went through? My fiancee is in Fez and I am going there next month. I am considering a temporary to permanent move at least until I can bring him to the USA with me. But next month I will only be there a few weeks and then back until I get a few details sorted out here (job, house, family, pets) so I can make my move in a couple months. I am wondering if I will have time to possibly get married on this trip. Anything you can offer is much appreciated.

By the grace of God, we got married in 5 days. It usually takes 2 weeks to a month. This is what you will need to get married. I attached a file. Good luck in your journey.

Getting married in morocco.zip

[Miss smarty pants 84]

By the grace of God, we got married in 5 days. It usually takes 2 weeks to a month. This is what you will need to get married. I attached a file. Good luck in your journey.

Thank you so much. That is very helpful.

[Y's_habibitk 2]

Geez! I cant believe what a mess!!!

I hope your 130 processes quickly hun.

[msheesha 548]

After calling DOS and USCIS constantly for a week, we were reassured again and again that our K-1 was in fact reaffirmed. Two days after arriving in Morocco,(which was 9 days after getting the reaffirmed email) we found out it was actually a mistake. This was confirmed by our senators and congresswoman. We go ahead and marry in Morocco on March 12. I had let my senator's office know, and she said that was great, and to let her know when we file our I-130.

Today I received an email from my congresswoman's office that stated this:

I have a final response for you from the National Visa Center (NVC) and the Eastern Adjudication Center (EAC) in Vermont. Your file came to NVC from the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca. NVC forwarded the file to EAC where it was discovered that the petition was not inside the file. Because of several congressional inquiries, you were advised to submit a duplicate I-129F form and were provided instructions from Senator Gregg’s office.

The adjudication officer is holding the file an is waiting for the information that you were advised to submit. It would be best if you continue working with Senator Gregg’s office and follow the instructions that they provide. Having multiple Congressional offices involved at this point can slow down the process and cause confusion.

Respectfully,

First of all, I had to laugh that after all this, our petition was NOT EVEN IN THE FILE the consulate sent back to the US. Secondly, I have been working closer with Senator Gregg's office, and they never informed me that they were told I needed to file another I-129 and all the other stuff they claim to this congresswoman's office they told my senator's office. (because my senator's office was never informed of this)

Now they say the officer is holding our file and waiting for the new petition?!?! IDK, but I really can't believe this actually happened. My file, with my case number and all our information, was sent, but with no K-1 petition....this has us wondering where the heck is our petition?!?! :blink:

P.S. We know our K-1 is void because we got married, but just can't believe how our package has been so mishandled...

That's so bizarre - they sent your file back without paperwork in it?!?

I agree with Lisa - I hope your 130 goes smoothly!

[~ameriptian~ 54]

Oh my!!! I am sorry for what you had to go through!! Good luck with the I-130!

Aya

[Miss smarty pants 84]

I hope your 130 goes right through. Good luck to you both and congratulations on your recent marriage.

[tany1157 161]

Thanks for the encouragement. Really, I just have to laugh. Supposedly the officer at USCIS was going to make an exception for us, and let us resubmit the I129 without having to pay or wait normal processing times because of the consulates mistake. It is void anyways because we got married, but I can't believe the consulate did this. After the way they treated my fiance, I feel they didn't care enough to do the right thing. They initially said they sent the package back on Jan. 7, but found a few days later that they never sent the proofs. They called my fiance to tell him to pick them up, otherwise they would throw them in the trash. After my senator's office told them they needed to send our proofs back to the US, and not throw them in the trash, they said they would send them back. But they said it was only our pictures and evidence that they forgot to put in. They obviously forgot everything. I hope they handle our I130 better than they handled our I129....