Casa Interview Results

[Always+Forever 7]

Sorry about the delay...we didn't have internet access and then I wanted to get all of the questions organized...I'm so glad Hicham has such a great memory So here we go.

He got in line outside the embassy at 7:45am. They entered at 8am and immediately after entering the embassy, he went to a window where he paid the fees, a woman took papers from the packet, his passport & 2 pics (he had to get new pics done because the size was wrong, they are not the same as the Moroccan passport pics), and was asked to wait till called. After 1 hr a Moroccan woman (window 6) called him & took the translated documents and asked general questions (Have u been married before? Etc) in regards to the original application (which she had with her), including his phone number, and returned the Chest xray paperwork. Told to sit & wait to be called again (he sat quietly, not really talking to anyone), and (he was the last one interviewed)after 45 mins was called by a young (early 30s, white, dark blonde hair) man, they greeted each other: “Hi, How r u?” etc. then began asking questions:

What do u have in your bag? (He had a bag of all of the evidence)

Where did u meet your fiancé?

When did u meet your fiancé?

Who sent the first msg?

What did u like in her profile?

How long before u became interested in each other(beyond friends)? 3 months….4 months from first msg sent

Why was she subscribed on a muslim site, since she is not muslim? I don’t know, she has many muslim friends

Has she converted? No

When did u meet in person?

How long did her visit last?

Has she visited you a 2nd time?

When?

What is the usual holiday from work? A month

And she’s been here 3 months? What about her job? Do u find this normal? She has been there from 2008, they filed her position until she returns from Morocco. She didn’t bring her daughter the 1st visit, and brought her the 2nd time so she could get to know me better and my family, since she will be my daughter, etc.

Did u ask her about this? Yes, she will be my wife, no problem for her to be with me all that time, and she said she would return to her position when she returns home.

How old is her daughter?

Does she get child support?

Does your fiancé have any financial problems? No

When did she finish high school? 1999

When did she get her CNA license? 2008

What did she do during all that time? Many different kinds of work (gave details about different jobs I’ve had)

What does she like to do in her spare time; hobbies, etc? She like the environment, animals, and music

Environment? What about it? Not polluting, living green, etc (gave details he knew)

Does she have any pets? No

Why? She likes animals? Her mom does. (gave details of hers)

What do u like most about your fiancé? Least?

Can you talk a little bit about her studies. (He gave exact details)

How does she pay for school? Some sort of aid, maybe money from the government, I’m not sure how the system works there.

What are you and your wife’s plans for the future? (He reminded him that I am not his wife yet) I plan to apply for work at the Defense Language Institute, move, etc, etc

What is your fiancé’s opinion about what the American soldiers do in Iraq? What is your opinion?

How come u r an English teacher & will teach Arabic?

When do u intend to go to the US? With me in june

Why do you love each other?

When do u intend to get married? (he gave date & place)

Gave him a form and said: “Write your fiancé’s name, and sign in the signature place.”

The interviewer then returned his passport and said, “Your visa is not refused. I need time to read the conversations you gave me, and we will call you after a few weeks. Go prepare for your next interview.”

Hicham left the embassy at about 1pm.

According to what he saw, there were 5 men K1 interviews that day, 3 were flat out denied, 1 approved, and ours which was a maybe. The 3 K3 women were all approved. He said that the ones were denied seemed very obvious, one was at the window next to him and did not know answers to basic questions; i.e. date of birth, when did your fiancé visit u, etc. One thing I know for sure is they know everything u sent in the original application, so your fiancé better know it to. They asked a few specific questions about things we discussed last yr to see if he remembered, which he did And when he would say, "When she returns home..." he would ask, from where, and Hicham had to repeat that I was here. And he'd ask, "Since when?" He answered all questions assuming the interviewer knew nothing....which I think helps, since you cover all the bases that way. Hope this helps others & any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Hicham was not given anything except his passport back and the chest x-ray paperwork. We are feeling optomistic, so we will see

Thanks to everyone for your support and all adivce is greatly appreciated!! And I will update as I get more info....btw, when should I email to check on the status? or should i call, or just wait? I'm not very patient sometimes...lol...But they know when the wedding is planned for and when my daughter & I leave & that he is hoping to return with us...so INSHALLAH!!!

Monica

[pinky2000 0]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us I am sure its a great help to alot of us that will go through the same process of having the interview and i wish you luck and i will hope for an approval for you and your fiance

[zaytoona 8]

Monica,

I will pray that you get results soon. Thank you for posting the details. Inshallah, your sweetheart will be home in no time.

Zaytoona

[And_Sam 44]

Monica it sounds like your fiance's interview went really well!! Is it normal to have 2 interviews? I hope all goes well with the next one and your fiance is able to go back with you and your daughter!!

[Always+Forever 7]

from what i understand 2nd interviews with Casa are rare, but I may be wrong That's why I made sure EXACTLY what the CO said...to be sure...and he was positive that he said to prepare for the next interview...so we will see...all we can do is be ready for anything they may bring up...Hicham is always upfront & honest about things, so that should help. Inshallah they will call well before the "few" weeks stated

Monica

[~ameriptian~ 54]

Seems like Hicham's interview went well, Monica!

I hope you hear good news soon and he picks up his visa in no time!

Aya

[Always+Forever 7]

Thanks Aya...me too...will email the embassy tomorrow to check on the status & let u guyz know what they say...thanks for all of the support!!

Monica

[Always+Forever 7]

Ok...well i emailed the emassy to check the status & here is what i got back:

Dear Madam,

Your husband’s case is still being reviewed by the consular officer and we will contact him as soon as this processing is complete.

Regards,

Immigration Visa Unit

United States Consulate General

8 Boulevard Moulay Youssef

Casablanca, Morocco

Email address: ivcasablanca@state.gov

Telephone: 0661-99-83-64 Hours: 3-4p.m

F.Y.I....no we are still not married And I emailed them at 2:30pm (moroccan time) & got the reply at about 4:30pm (moroccan time) same day...woohoo...thank u Casa for quick reply Sounding to me like we aren't in AP, but still with the officer...what do u guyz think??

Monica

[Miss smarty pants 84]

Ok...well i emailed the emassy to check the status & here is what i got back:

Dear Madam,

Your husband’s case is still being reviewed by the consular officer and we will contact him as soon as this processing is complete.

Regards,

Immigration Visa Unit

United States Consulate General

8 Boulevard Moulay Youssef

Casablanca, Morocco

Email address: ivcasablanca@state.gov

Telephone: 0661-99-83-64 Hours: 3-4p.m

F.Y.I....no we are still not married And I emailed them at 2:30pm (moroccan time) & got the reply at about 4:30pm (moroccan time) same day...woohoo...thank u Casa for quick reply Sounding to me like we aren't in AP, but still with the officer...what do u guyz think??

Monica

Any reason they might think you are married?

[Always+Forever 7]

Any reason they might think you are married?

No...during the interview the CO even tried to trick him by saying your wife & Hicham corrected him...so i think it was just a typing error.

[Staashi 371]

Ok...well i emailed the emassy to check the status & here is what i got back:

Dear Madam,

Your husband’s case is still being reviewed by the consular officer and we will contact him as soon as this processing is complete.

Regards,

Immigration Visa Unit

United States Consulate General

8 Boulevard Moulay Youssef

Casablanca, Morocco

Email address: ivcasablanca@state.gov

Telephone: 0661-99-83-64 Hours: 3-4p.m

F.Y.I....no we are still not married And I emailed them at 2:30pm (moroccan time) & got the reply at about 4:30pm (moroccan time) same day...woohoo...thank u Casa for quick reply Sounding to me like we aren't in AP, but still with the officer...what do u guyz think??

Monica

Monica, I would say that you all are in AP. It is VERY, very rare that any man from Casa would not go through AP. Just sayin'. Aside from that, I believe the officer was trying to trip up your fiance by referring to you as his wife - they do this just to make sure that everything is kosher.

Good luck and I hope it moves swiftly.

[Miss smarty pants 84]

Good luck to you both! I can for sure that when they intended to deny my fiancee, he was definitely sure of it. They just said 'no visa'. So it does sound like a good thing at least that your fiancee didn't hear that. Hopefully you will know more very soon....

[CasandraYounes 0]

Wow your interview was extensive. My hubby experienced the same. I hope that whatever reviewing he is doing does not take up a lot of time. Thus, I am praying for a fast approval. I wish you both the best of luck in your future together as a family.

[Always+Forever 7]

Dear Madam,

Thank you for your email. The consular officer is still reviewing Mr. (fiance's last name)’s case. We will contact him once we can continue with his case.

Regards,

Immigration Visa Unit

United States Consulate General

8 Boulevard Moulay Youssef

Casablanca, Morocco

Email address: ivcasablanca@state.gov

Telephone: 0661-99-83-64 Hours: 3-4p.m.

Frequently asked questions: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/faqs.html

Looks like they will keep us waiting till the last minute

Monica

[msheesha 548]

Hi Monica,

It must be frustrating!

Have you given any thought to sending a reply email back to them saying something along the lines of -----

thank you very much for your response. We are happy to provide you with any further information or documentation if any is needed for the officer to make a decision. My daughter and I end our stay in Morocco on ______, and it would be greatly beneficial if we know the outcome of the consulate's decision prior to leaving. Again, we would be more than happy to provide you with any documentation, etc..... blah, blah, blah. Thank you so much for your time and attention, etc, etc, etc.

It may not get you anywhere, but you're offering to provide them with anything to help them make a decision, etc.

(I'll look at your timeline again to see when you're heading home!). I really hope you hear something before you head back.