K1 Denial & Trip to the Consular

[DonnaMarie 0]

My finance's interview was Monday and the K1 Visa was denied. I was unable to attend the interview was obviously a huge mistake. The paperwork is still at the office in Casablanca. All paperwork was complete the reason was they don't believe legitimacey of the relationship even though we have 100's of pictures of us together. Does anybody know if they consular office would see me or talk to me or let me Fed ex all of the paperwork back to the USCIS if were to fly to Morocco next week? Has anybody ever tried to plead a case by showing up unexpectedly? I was told it could be 8 weeks till the paperwork returns to the USCIS.

[san diego 407]

My recommendation in your case would be to strengthen your case and re-apply instead of fighting for K1. From what I read Morocco is a very tough consulate due to large number of fraud. What I would do is:

1) Abandon K1

2) Go to Morocoo and get married and live with your wife for at least 3 month there. Take lots of pictures and make sure that you are registered on the lease, etc.

3) Re-apply for CR1 after living there for at least 3 month

4) Come for interview

In order to provide better recommendations can you answer questions:

1) How did you meet?

2) What is your age difference

3) How many times did you meet and for how long?

[KittyPollitt 284]

My finance's interview was Monday and the K1 Visa was denied. I was unable to attend the interview was obviously a huge mistake. The paperwork is still at the office in Casablanca. All paperwork was complete the reason was they don't believe legitimacey of the relationship even though we have 100's of pictures of us together. Does anybody know if they consular office would see me or talk to me or let me Fed ex all of the paperwork back to the USCIS if were to fly to Morocco next week? Has anybody ever tried to plead a case by showing up unexpectedly? I was told it could be 8 weeks till the paperwork returns to the USCIS.

I highly doubt the consulate would let you in. If you go, go during citizen service hours and ask to speak to Nahal Kazemi. They won't let you have your own paperwork, that's a certainty. They will tell you the papers are gone already, though you know they're probably sitting in an office in there. I believe they wait until they have a stack of denials to send off before they DHL them. Usually takes 6 weeks to 2 months for USCIS to receive them. And they will most likely let the case expire before it is reviewed.

A better plan for your trip to Morocco is to get married. Get fingerprinted for your police record now, and when it arrives, gather your stuff and head over there for a while. It takes a couple weeks to get married in Morocco.

Then file a CR-1. That's your best option right now.

Good luck

[DonnaMarie 0]

My recommendation in your case would be to strengthen your case and re-apply instead of fighting for K1. From what I read Morocco is a very tough consulate due to large number of fraud. What I would do is:

1) Abandon K1

2) Go to Morocoo and get married and live with your wife for at least 3 month there. Take lots of pictures and make sure that you are registered on the lease, etc.

3) Re-apply for CR1 after living there for at least 3 month

4) Come for interview

In order to provide better recommendations can you answer questions:

1) How did you meet?

2) What is your age difference

3) How many times did you meet and for how long?

We met in Italy when I was travelling on vacation. I am female and 41. He is male and 31. I visited him twice in Italy. He is a moroccon citizen living in Italy. He left Italy so we could work on the visa. Do we have a better chance of just getting married in Morocco? I am so heartbroken and so is he. He left his life in Italy so we could be together without a chance for him to get back to Italy.

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

Ok, I went thru this and married in Morocco. It takes a month to do paperwork if you are lucky. You need any infromation on previous marriage, criminal investigation report on you, passport with all stamps of visits, birth certificate (and they kept mine), seprated Photos ID like state or federal, medical exam there, income papers like tax returns for last year ceritfied, employment records, school and college records (is asked for not necessarey in some places) If you trust him send these ahead of your visit so he can get them translated into 6 copies and sertified and that will save time. but i would email request to have his case reviewed by CO before all comes back here and if you can, ask to fly over and talk to CO.

I have been married now 15 months and we finally have our interviw next month.

the CR-1 is a long process. Write to me if you want to know the process of marrying in Morocco. Jeanne

My finance's interview was Monday and the K1 Visa was denied. I was unable to attend the interview was obviously a huge mistake. The paperwork is still at the office in Casablanca. All paperwork was complete the reason was they don't believe legitimacey of the relationship even though we have 100's of pictures of us together. Does anybody know if they consular office would see me or talk to me or let me Fed ex all of the paperwork back to the USCIS if were to fly to Morocco next week? Has anybody ever tried to plead a case by showing up unexpectedly? I was told it could be 8 weeks till the paperwork returns to the USCIS.

[Darnell 8,478]

if he was legal resident in Italy, IMO, would have had different interview outcome there.. But that's then, now is now.

Follow Squeaky's advice - she's a Subject Matter Expert on Morocco.

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

yes, I am going over for our interview. I know I can not be inside when they quesiton him but If any troubel I will ask to see CO. My lawyer has sent email saying I will be there. If you go thru Marriage, make sure you can be there for the next interview.

best of luck to you.

My finance's interview was Monday and the K1 Visa was denied. I was unable to attend the interview was obviously a huge mistake. The paperwork is still at the office in Casablanca. All paperwork was complete the reason was they don't believe legitimacey of the relationship even though we have 100's of pictures of us together. Does anybody know if they consular office would see me or talk to me or let me Fed ex all of the paperwork back to the USCIS if were to fly to Morocco next week? Has anybody ever tried to plead a case by showing up unexpectedly? I was told it could be 8 weeks till the paperwork returns to the USCIS.

[DonnaMarie 0]

yes, I am going over for our interview. I know I can not be inside when they quesiton him but If any troubel I will ask to see CO. My lawyer has sent email saying I will be there. If you go thru Marriage, make sure you can be there for the next interview.

best of luck to you.

The consensus seems to be to go over there and get married. I am going to get fingerprinted to get my police record tomorrow. I cannot stay in Morocco more then 2 weeks because of my job. What documents should I send him to get translated? And how many copies? What else can I do to save time? Do I have to get the tax returns and employment check stubs translated? Good Luck to you too!

[DonnaMarie 0]

I highly doubt the consulate would let you in. If you go, go during citizen service hours and ask to speak to Nahal Kazemi. They won't let you have your own paperwork, that's a certainty. They will tell you the papers are gone already, though you know they're probably sitting in an office in there. I believe they wait until they have a stack of denials to send off before they DHL them. Usually takes 6 weeks to 2 months for USCIS to receive them. And they will most likely let the case expire before it is reviewed.

A better plan for your trip to Morocco is to get married. Get fingerprinted for your police record now, and when it arrives, gather your stuff and head over there for a while. It takes a couple weeks to get married in Morocco.

Then file a CR-1. That's your best option right now.

Good luck

Thanks for your response. Do you have any other advice or options? Can I email and try to request a review of my case in person at the office before they send the paperwork back?

[san diego 407]

We met in Italy when I was travelling on vacation. I am female and 41. He is male and 31. I visited him twice in Italy. He is a moroccon citizen living in Italy. He left Italy so we could work on the visa. Do we have a better chance of just getting married in Morocco? I am so heartbroken and so is he. He left his life in Italy so we could be together without a chance for him to get back to Italy.

In this case I would exactly follow my suggestions. You will no be successful in K1.

[cmeperform 0]

My finance's interview was Monday and the K1 Visa was denied. I was unable to attend the interview was obviously a huge mistake. The paperwork is still at the office in Casablanca. All paperwork was complete the reason was they don't believe legitimacey of the relationship even though we have 100's of pictures of us together. Does anybody know if they consular office would see me or talk to me or let me Fed ex all of the paperwork back to the USCIS if were to fly to Morocco next week? Has anybody ever tried to plead a case by showing up unexpectedly? I was told it could be 8 weeks till the paperwork returns to the USCIS.

sorry

[thelastpetitioner 218]

just a little FYi to people who deal with difficult consulates,the number of pics you present has to go with the amount of time you have spent together

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Ok, I went thru this and married in Morocco. It takes a month to do paperwork if you are lucky. You need any information on previous marriage, criminal investigation report on you, passport with all stamps of visits, birth certificate (and they kept mine), separated Photos ID like state or federal, medical exam there, income papers like tax returns for last year certified, employment records, school and college records (is asked for not necessary in some places)

If you trust him send these ahead of your visit

so he can get them translated into 6 copies and certified and that will save time. but i would email request to have his case reviewed by CO before all comes back here and if you can, ask to fly over and talk to CO.

I have been married now 15 months and we finally have our interview next month.

the CR-1 is a long process. Write to me if you want to know the process of marrying in Morocco. Jeanne

That statement stood out like a sore thumb to me, "if you trust him" but you are trying to marry him and bring him to the U.S.A.

[Channah&Aaron 51]

; what's up with the so many denials in Marocco

It's sad!! I hope things will work out for you!!!

[souleymon 27]

Giving up on the K-1 Visa will be like throwing away the chance to make it right.

What were the questions the CO asked your fiancee that he wasnt able to provide

Do you think it could be the age difference

or the Religion Difference

I believe a call to the embassy and asking to speak to the CO that interviewed your man would make a change.You dont need fly down.I have seen such move work in Nigeria,all you need do is prove the genuiety of your love