The hoping not to be denied at Casablanca thread

[KittyPollitt 284]

soo.. I've been working my butt off lately and haven't had much time for VJ, but I came across this video the other day and found it interesting: http://moroccoboard.com/news/34-news-release/4905-us-state-depttalks-to-moroccan-americans-about-visas so I shared it with my husband. Immediately, he said "THAT'S HER! She's one of the ones who interviewed me!". And "she" is the chief of the non immigrant visa section of the consulate in Casablanca. For those who don't remember, my husband's interview was one of those "saved for last" interviews, and he was grilled by two CO's (one of which I now know is the section chief) and they frequently sent him away from the window to talk amongst themselves about our case. I thought that for those who will soon be interviewing, it might be nice to show this video to their SO's, tell them who this woman is, and relay to them that if they see her behind the glass, they may be in for a doozy of an interview. Also it helps to assess the type of individual interviewing you. Hope it helps..

Sarah

[msheesha 548]

That's interesting. Thanks for sharing. My husband didn't recognize her.

[Crossed_fingers 128]

Thanks for posting.

The conversation continues here, specifically addressing marriage fraud and interviews.

[Always+Forever 7]

Hadnt thought of that Sarah...I think he had 2 ppl interview him too...will have to check again. How is everybody doing? Still waiting for the case to get to Casa for a new interview here.

Monica

[msheesha 548]

Hi Monica ~ Everything's going well here; thanks for asking. We've been incredibly blessed. Husband has been working in his field within a couple of weeks of his arrival, and thankfully transition has been relatively smooth. We're both very thankful for that.

How is everyone else? Monica, any idea when they anticipate your case will be in Casa, and when you will be scheduled for interview?

[Lisamarie 79]

We're waiting for a decision at USCIS on our 3-page RFE. Our lawyer turned the papers in last week. She said to expect a 2-4 month wait on a decision. I guess lots of questions were raised because we married on my first visit. But we were ready, after spending hours and hours every night on MSN for a year.... It's sooooo difficult to wait. It's been 8 months since we filed. I thought while we're waiting I might as well read the forums to see what is going on with everyone else. That's great that you were approved and your husband is adjusting so well and with a job already...)

Hi Monica ~ Everything's going well here; thanks for asking. We've been incredibly blessed. Husband has been working in his field within a couple of weeks of his arrival, and thankfully transition has been relatively smooth. We're both very thankful for that.

How is everyone else? Monica, any idea when they anticipate your case will be in Casa, and when you will be scheduled for interview?

[msheesha 548]

We're waiting for a decision at USCIS on our 3-page RFE. Our lawyer turned the papers in last week. She said to expect a 2-4 month wait on a decision. I guess lots of questions were raised because we married on my first visit. But we were ready, after spending hours and hours every night on MSN for a year.... It's sooooo difficult to wait. It's been 8 months since we filed. I thought while we're waiting I might as well read the forums to see what is going on with everyone else. That's great that you were approved and your husband is adjusting so well and with a job already...)

Waiting is definitely difficult, but worth it once my husband got here. If you're able to use the time constructively and get things as prepared as possible, that's helpful too.

We both used the time to save money so he was able to buy a car the first or second week he was here, etc - that was incredibly helpful, and led to him feeling a sense of independence. And, the job is the biggest blessing of all.

What did they request in the RFE? Have you been able to go back after your marriage and first visit? Hope the response comes quickly for you!

[Vanessa1 7]

We're waiting for a decision at USCIS on our 3-page RFE. Our lawyer turned the papers in last week. She said to expect a 2-4 month wait on a decision. I guess lots of questions were raised because we married on my first visit. But we were ready, after spending hours and hours every night on MSN for a year.... It's sooooo difficult to wait. It's been 8 months since we filed. I thought while we're waiting I might as well read the forums to see what is going on with everyone else. That's great that you were approved and your husband is adjusting so well and with a job already...)

Is that what the RFE stated? What did they ask for, if you don't mind me asking? My husband and I were married on my first visit also and we had no trouble at all. I did send in two affidavits, one from a friend and another from his brother and they clearly spelled out the progression of our relationship according to these people who were very close to us. Perhaps that helped. I just say this because it is important you know what the red flags are, if there are any, when you get to the interview stage so you are prepared and have the best chance of success. I don't mean to cause any sort of worry at all but I just wanted to point out that there are many who do marry on the first visit so that in and of itself does not seem to be enough to cause a delay but maybe procedures have changed in the past 10 months??

[tany1157 161]

I would like to join this discussion....my husband and I are waiting for the final reviews at the nvc....actually waiting for a document from morocco that we forgot....then once that gets to the nvc, that is all they are waiting for.....I just watched the video someone posted about spousal visas and interviews....frankly, I was feeling so good, but am getting so nervous....we are expecting an interview in feb....this will be his second time....we were denied the k1 in jan of 09. I am getting so sad, and so nervous, and he is getting nervous about leaving his family, since his father just recently passed away. I am going to morocco for his interview, and I really feel good about our chances, but am scared for another denial....we will wait as long as it takes, but really don't know how I can go another year without my husband, which in turn keeps our lives on hold....just looking for some support because I know everyone here understands....thanks

[Always+Forever 7]

Hi Monica ~ Everything's going well here; thanks for asking. We've been incredibly blessed. Husband has been working in his field within a couple of weeks of his arrival, and thankfully transition has been relatively smooth. We're both very thankful for that.

How is everyone else? Monica, any idea when they anticipate your case will be in Casa, and when you will be scheduled for interview?

Thats great he was able to work so quickly...I'm sure that helps alot!! As for us...Senator said we should hear by Jan 3rd about it being sent to Casa...we will see...if not, another call to the senator's office...LOL And assuming atleast a month out for an interview...so figuring the very earliest would be February...who knows though...not planning anything this time until visa is in hand...LOL Hope everybody has a great 2011!!

Monica

[msheesha 548]

I would like to join this discussion....my husband and I are waiting for the final reviews at the nvc....actually waiting for a document from morocco that we forgot....then once that gets to the nvc, that is all they are waiting for.....I just watched the video someone posted about spousal visas and interviews....frankly, I was feeling so good, but am getting so nervous....we are expecting an interview in feb....this will be his second time....we were denied the k1 in jan of 09. I am getting so sad, and so nervous, and he is getting nervous about leaving his family, since his father just recently passed away. I am going to morocco for his interview, and I really feel good about our chances, but am scared for another denial....we will wait as long as it takes, but really don't know how I can go another year without my husband, which in turn keeps our lives on hold....just looking for some support because I know everyone here understands....thanks

Hi,

It is tough feeling like they have your lives in their hands. But, don't give into that feeling if you can help it! Look into things you can start researching for when he's here - jobs in his field, school info if he's going to go to school, party planning generally if you are going to have a wedding celebration when he gets here, mosques, etc, etc, etc. Focusing on those kinds of things helped to ease my frustration and keep my mind on positive things.

I hope things move quickly and go really well for you. weren't you denied b/c your case was too organized?? Your paperwork was too organized? Will you be able to make any trips over to see him before the interview?

[tany1157 161]

Hi,

It is tough feeling like they have your lives in their hands. But, don't give into that feeling if you can help it! Look into things you can start researching for when he's here - jobs in his field, school info if he's going to go to school, party planning generally if you are going to have a wedding celebration when he gets here, mosques, etc, etc, etc. Focusing on those kinds of things helped to ease my frustration and keep my mind on positive things.

I hope things move quickly and go really well for you. weren't you denied b/c your case was too organized?? Your paperwork was too organized? Will you be able to make any trips over to see him before the interview?

yeah, they said they hated our package.....way too much info....i went for 3 weeks in march when we got married, and am going for a week when we get his interview date. Actually, my younger sister is getting married in april, so this was always our hopeful goal of him being here by then....so yes, he is shopping for a nice suit to wear since he will be in our family pics....and I am the matron of honor, so am busy planning a wedding lol....depending on when he actually came home, I was going to throw a surprise party for us....but it depends how close he comes to my sisters wedding...we are letting ourselves imagine life together now that we are so close, so we are def excited. And I told him no rehearsing interview questions, because they said they could tell we went over questions before his interview....eh anyways, we figure many denied cases don't ever make it back, so us sticking it out another year can only look good for us....we do feel very positive this time, but still so nerve-wracking!!!

[Always+Forever 7]

yeah, they said they hated our package.....way too much info....i went for 3 weeks in march when we got married, and am going for a week when we get his interview date. Actually, my younger sister is getting married in april, so this was always our hopeful goal of him being here by then....so yes, he is shopping for a nice suit to wear since he will be in our family pics....and I am the matron of honor, so am busy planning a wedding lol....depending on when he actually came home, I was going to throw a surprise party for us....but it depends how close he comes to my sisters wedding...we are letting ourselves imagine life together now that we are so close, so we are def excited. And I told him no rehearsing interview questions, because they said they could tell we went over questions before his interview....eh anyways, we figure many denied cases don't ever make it back, so us sticking it out another year can only look good for us....we do feel very positive this time, but still so nerve-wracking!!!

I hope everything goes smoothly & quickly for u guys this time. And I hear ya about the questions...I also told him no "studying" info...lol He went in too serious last time & told him to just relax & answer from the heart & not just his head...not all that easy to get him to understand what I meant by that though...lol

Monica

[Lisamarie 79]

The RFE didn't state why we got it, but that's what the lawyer said. She said that when you go for the first time and get married it raises questions. She said there weren't any red flags in our file but that the information was inadequate. I followed the guides to a "t", and she agreed with that, but it still wasn't enough proof of a real marriage. For example, I had affidavits (several of them) but they weren't detailed enough, had itineraries but no proof of payment for my flight, had my birth certificate but not the pages of my passport, etc. I had over 300 pages of chats that she said weren't any good because they were from MSN, which come from our received files. For the RFE I sent pages of Gmail (Thank God we started talking on there) and screenshots of our account pages. I didn't have enough pictures (27), etc. I think maybe the adjucator didn't see proof of payment for the flights and maybe no passport pages and automatically sent out the RFE. I don't know. The RFE wanted so much information.....I will find a copy of it and post it, because I know some other members that got the same one posted it here.

Is that what the RFE stated? What did they ask for, if you don't mind me asking? My husband and I were married on my first visit also and we had no trouble at all. I did send in two affidavits, one from a friend and another from his brother and they clearly spelled out the progression of our relationship according to these people who were very close to us. Perhaps that helped. I just say this because it is important you know what the red flags are, if there are any, when you get to the interview stage so you are prepared and have the best chance of success. I don't mean to cause any sort of worry at all but I just wanted to point out that there are many who do marry on the first visit so that in and of itself does not seem to be enough to cause a delay but maybe procedures have changed in the past 10 months??

[Lisamarie 79]

I wish you the best of luck with the interview:) I agree, that some people probably give up after being denied, but if their love is real and strong they will keep fighting to be together, so I think you have a good chance this time. Take care.

yeah, they said they hated our package.....way too much info....i went for 3 weeks in march when we got married, and am going for a week when we get his interview date. Actually, my younger sister is getting married in april, so this was always our hopeful goal of him being here by then....so yes, he is shopping for a nice suit to wear since he will be in our family pics....and I am the matron of honor, so am busy planning a wedding lol....depending on when he actually came home, I was going to throw a surprise party for us....but it depends how close he comes to my sisters wedding...we are letting ourselves imagine life together now that we are so close, so we are def excited. And I told him no rehearsing interview questions, because they said they could tell we went over questions before his interview....eh anyways, we figure many denied cases don't ever make it back, so us sticking it out another year can only look good for us....we do feel very positive this time, but still so nerve-wracking!!!