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Hey! My impatient butt called the consulate today, to get an estimation on when we should hear from them, after SO dropped off the papers yesterday.. Dude on the phone told me they should call him next week! I asked if it was safe for us to start shopping air fare, and he said, "yes ma'am" :dance:

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I'm a day late and probably a dollar short on this aspect of the discussion, but thought I'd throw my two cents in here anyway. I've seen a lot of couples go through Casablanca. And to be honest I've

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Hi Everyone, I know if my husband reads this he will get mad. He really tries to discourage me from posting on VJ for reasons of this very topic. He feels that most of the couples on here (most, not

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First and foremost, I'm not here to denigrate anyone and telling it like it has always been my style on VJ. Just sayin'. The sad part of immigration-based relationships is perception. Everyone from

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msheesha   548

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Hey there! Sorry I've been away. I finally got the dreaded stomach issues with Moroccan cuisine. Last year it took 10 days, this year it took 5 weeks. At least my endurance is getting better! :unsure: So I go back a week from tomorrow and we have finally come to the decision that my husband is coming home with me! :dance: :dance: :dance: I emailed the family but of course they are still asleep but that hasn't stopped me from mentally preparing his homecoming. :whistle: We don't have tickets yet but will get on that here shortly. According to his mom we are having a celebration here and in a few days I'm having henna done again. His brothers are coming into town and will be going to the airport to see us off. As for today, I sent him to Rabat to pick up anything he may want with him such as the tea glasses, tea pot, tangine, etc. as well as some gifts for my family. I really wanted to go but I still need to be somewhat near a bathroom at all times. :blush: How are things with you guys? Still a couple of months off from the big homecoming?

I hope you feel better soon. That's wonderful that he'll be travelling back with you!

We're still a couple of months off. Both preparing, trying to get everything done we need to do!

Whoo hoo! I've been looking for updates on FB from you. Silly me, I should have looked here first. :) Congrats and if you guys can get that visa quick enough...fly back with us next Thursday. It sure would make that long flight a lot of fun!!

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Always+Forever   7

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Hey! My impatient butt called the consulate today, to get an estimation on when we should hear from them, after SO dropped off the papers yesterday.. Dude on the phone told me they should call him next week! I asked if it was safe for us to start shopping air fare, and he said, "yes ma'am" :dance:

:dance::dance::dance: AWESOME!!!! :dance::dance::dance:

I'm sooo excited for you guys!!!

Monica :)

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4/8/2011 Arrive in US through JFK (20 mins total time)

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Hey! My impatient butt called the consulate today, to get an estimation on when we should hear from them, after SO dropped off the papers yesterday.. Dude on the phone told me they should call him next week! I asked if it was safe for us to start shopping air fare, and he said, "yes ma'am" :dance:

That's great Sarah. Try also, if you think it's a good idea, to get them to confirm that in writing via email. I had the experience that the person on the phone said one thing, and the reality of what was happening was another thing. Couldn't hurt to get it in writing - I'd write something like, "This is to confirm our conversation from earlier that we can expect to pick up his visa next week and it is safe to purchase airline tickets". Just a thought. It could be my paranoid side coming out! :blush:

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Honestly, I'd advise against buying any tickets or making travel plans till you have the visa in hand.

The drones that work the phones aren't the brightest bulbs in the room.

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Honestly, I'd advise against buying any tickets or making travel plans till you have the visa in hand.

The drones that work the phones aren't the brightest bulbs in the room.

I'm with Sachi on this one - you never know, God forbid, that you could plan everything for having the visa and then you're like that poor guy in the "Cancelled without prejudice" thread. Be safe - don't buy jack diddly until the visa is in your warm little paws. Just sayin'. :thumbs:

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I'm with Sachi on this one - you never know, God forbid, that you could plan everything for having the visa and then you're like that poor guy in the "Cancelled without prejudice" thread. Be safe - don't buy jack diddly until the visa is in your warm little paws. Just sayin'. :thumbs:

Oh my goodness, I'd honestly think you guys would give me some more credit by now!! I don't believe in ANYTHING until I see it! :lol: I asked the phone monkey if it was a good idea to "shop for airfare", not "drop a few grand on tickets"! :hehe: But thanks for the advice :D

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DEFINITELY....if any one knows what to do it would be Sarah....she's been to how many interviews sitting with other women while their SOs are interviewed....she's got first hand looks on what to do & what NOT to do....lol

Monica :)

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1/2009 Met Online

11/2009 1st visit to Morocco (2 weeks), Officially Proposed, Engagement Party!!

12/31/2009 K1 NOA1

2/26/2010 NOA2 APPROVED!!!

3/2010 2nd trip to Morocco (3.5 months)

5/18/2010 Interview Results: told to wait for call

6/14/2010 Visa denied per Section 221(g)

9/27/2010 NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) Received

12/1/2010 NOID Reaffirmed & Returned for visa processing (back to Casa for another interview)

2/2/2011 Rebuttle Interview: APPROVED!!!

3/18/2011 VISA IN HAND!!

4/8/2011 Arrive in US through JFK (20 mins total time)

6/9/2011 MARRIED!!!

7/2013 Divorced

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Oh my goodness, I'd honestly think you guys would give me some more credit by now!! I don't believe in ANYTHING until I see it! :lol: I asked the phone monkey if it was a good idea to "shop for airfare", not "drop a few grand on tickets"! :hehe: But thanks for the advice :D

Forgive - I just assumed when you said shop for airfare that dropping a few grand on tickets was implied. ;):P

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Outstanding! Congrats, Sarah!! :dance: Now time to spend that few grand on tickets. :D

We got the call TODAY!! "You can come pick up your visa tomorrow, sir" w00tw00t!! :dance: :dance: :dance::dancing: :dancing: :energy::jest::goofy: :goofy:

"The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.

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We got the call TODAY!! "You can come pick up your visa tomorrow, sir" w00tw00t!! :dance: :dance: :dance::dancing: :dancing: :energy::jest::goofy: :goofy:

Yay!!! That is great news :D

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