Residency Rquirements in Morocco

[yassmine2878 1]

Does anyone know how to meet requirements for and/or get a residency permit in Morocco. Ahmed and I are thinking of going for a DCF and they seem to have a 6-month residency requirement before filing. Has anyone else tried for DCF in Morocco? Any advice is appreciated.

[sarah and hicham 3]

I'm not sure about that. I don't personally know of anyone here who has filed DCF in Morocco. I remember someone posting about it in the DCF forum a while back, but it could have been you. If you don't find anythng try contacting the consulate. Good luck and sorry I can't help,

Sarah

[yassmine2878 1]

I'm not sure about that. I don't personally know of anyone here who has filed DCF in Morocco. I remember someone posting about it in the DCF forum a while back, but it could have been you. If you don't find anythng try contacting the consulate. Good luck and sorry I can't help,

Sarah

That's okay, I still appreciate the reply Im emailing the consulate tonight to see what they have to say on the subject.

[sarah and hicham 3]

You know you will probably be approved soon and your interview would most likey be within a month of having been approved. Are you going to cancel your petition? That would be a shame!

[hollyw 0]

You know you will probably be approved soon and your interview would most likey be within a month of having been approved. Are you going to cancel your petition? That would be a shame!

I agree.... you would have to start all over again and have to wait 6 months as a resident to be able to file DCF (if thats the requirement... i have no idea..)

[UmmSqueakster 54]

IMHO, here's how I see it:

You're well into the K-1 visa.

Occasionally, K-1s get denied in Casa

DCF can be your fall back option in case the K-1 gets denied, since you're willing to go over there.

[deeshla 0]

Does anyone know how to meet requirements for and/or get a residency permit in Morocco. Ahmed and I are thinking of going for a DCF and they seem to have a 6-month residency requirement before filing. Has anyone else tried for DCF in Morocco? Any advice is appreciated.

I did DCF in Morocco and it is fast. It took us exactly one month from application for visa to visa-in-hand. There is a lot less doubt cast on the relationship (they can meet you both in person which helps) and everything is handled in Casablanca - directly.

I had lived in Morocco for 3 years with a carte de sejour. I will tell you what I know. You need a carte de sejour first -- to get this you need some sort of reason - a job with attestation or some other reason - study, etc. Once you are married to your guy I think you can just get a carte that states that you have no job. Be aware that this might make them a little more suspicious. They want to see that you have a life outside of the man and vice versa.

Having said that, I do know people in Morocco now - American woman/Moroccan man duos where the woman came from the states specifically to marry and then get the DCF. They seem to be doing great. Just be prepared for lots of questions, especially if you 1.) are older than the guy, 2.) met on the internet initially or 3.) don't have a true common language. (I know that sounds crazy but you should have SEEN the couples we saw in Casablanca - some of them could not even speak to each other)....

If you need anymore info, send me a PM and I will be glad to tell you more about our process.

many salams,

Amanda

[yassmine2878 1]

You know you will probably be approved soon and your interview would most likey be within a month of having been approved. Are you going to cancel your petition? That would be a shame!

I agree.... you would have to start all over again and have to wait 6 months as a resident to be able to file DCF (if thats the requirement... i have no idea..)

IMHO, here's how I see it:

You're well into the K-1 visa.

Occasionally, K-1s get denied in Casa

DCF can be your fall back option in case the K-1 gets denied, since you're willing to go over there.

It's a half and half thing. We are waiting on the NOA2 and will make a decison from there. Part of the reason we are considering the DCF is because of the long separation and stress of the K-1 (althought Im sure DCF will have it's own stresses to contend with). And of course we are both freaked that The Casa Witch might give us the infamous 221g. I dont want to cave on the K-1, but at the same time starting over feels preferable to the stress on our relationship. There's more to it than just that, but its the biggest factor and I know you've all been in the same boat when it comes to separation stress.

That being said, thank you all for the replies I really do appreciate the help.

Does anyone know how to meet requirements for and/or get a residency permit in Morocco. Ahmed and I are thinking of going for a DCF and they seem to have a 6-month residency requirement before filing. Has anyone else tried for DCF in Morocco? Any advice is appreciated.

I did DCF in Morocco and it is fast. It took us exactly one month from application for visa to visa-in-hand. There is a lot less doubt cast on the relationship (they can meet you both in person which helps) and everything is handled in Casablanca - directly.

I had lived in Morocco for 3 years with a carte de sejour. I will tell you what I know. You need a carte de sejour first -- to get this you need some sort of reason - a job with attestation or some other reason - study, etc. Once you are married to your guy I think you can just get a carte that states that you have no job. Be aware that this might make them a little more suspicious. They want to see that you have a life outside of the man and vice versa.

Having said that, I do know people in Morocco now - American woman/Moroccan man duos where the woman came from the states specifically to marry and then get the DCF. They seem to be doing great. Just be prepared for lots of questions, especially if you 1.) are older than the guy, 2.) met on the internet initially or 3.) don't have a true common language. (I know that sounds crazy but you should have SEEN the couples we saw in Casablanca - some of them could not even speak to each other)....

If you need anymore info, send me a PM and I will be glad to tell you more about our process.

many salams,

Amanda

Thank you for this information, it is most helpful I'll catch you on the PM