Tips? Pointers? Am I missing something?

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Conjecture aside, the nature of my profession was the reason we didnt marry legally. My career field is time sensitive and a myriad of factors would make staying in morocco a month to marry nothing less than a daunting task. In short, a k-1 visa was the best option for my situation.

Conjecture ? I was not making any assumptions about you personally. I was just wondering since you did the nikah and all, why not go ahead and make it a legal marriage. But time available is a critical factor - and you're right, it can take 3-4 weeks to complete all the stuff you need for a marriage in Morocco. It makes sense for a lot of people to do a K-1.

Long-distance relationships are not easy at all, and they're really expensive as well as stressful. Just about all of us here have had to deal with the same kinds of issues - trying to get enough time off from work to stay longer than a few days with our loved ones, the money needed for travel, having to make arrangements for child care, etc. - not to mention the anguish of being physically separated from your loved one. You will find a lot of good advice and support here, but try not to take it as personal criticism. The ladies (and men !) here have a lot of experience, including with Casa, and they can provide you with invaluable insight (even though sometimes it may not be what you wanted to hear, it's not meant to insult you - just telling it like it is.)

[sandinista! 1,816]

 your plan for visiting for 3 weeks for the interview may not be the best timing because after the NOA2 (USCIS approval) they will ask you to send the National Visa Center another packet of forms and evidence which includes proof of ongoing relationship. This is the time to show you have visited again because they are not required to look at any evidence you bring to the interview.

Is this accurate for a K-1 currently? 

I did not have to send anything to NVC, for a K-1 but that was awhile ago. 

[sandinista! 1,816]

Precisely. And while I stated my personal opinion on that type of arrangement, it wasn't just because I wanted to talk about my personal feelings randomly. The OP seems to be reading it as straight forward as well, it was just a time thing. The consulate could potentially be looking at it like, this is extremely scummy on this guy's part and that of his friends and family - what's their ulterior motive?

Conjecture ? I was not making any assumptions about you personally. I was just wondering since you did the nikah and all, why not go ahead and make it a legal marriage. But time available is a critical factor - and you're right, it can take 3-4 weeks to complete all the stuff you need for a marriage in Morocco. It makes sense for a lot of people to do a K-1.

Long-distance relationships are not easy at all, and they're really expensive as well as stressful. Just about all of us here have had to deal with the same kinds of issues - trying to get enough time off from work to stay longer than a few days with our loved ones, the money needed for travel, having to make arrangements for child care, etc. - not to mention the anguish of being physically separated from your loved one. You will find a lot of good advice and support here, but try not to take it as personal criticism. The ladies (and men !) here have a lot of experience, including with Casa, and they can provide you with invaluable insight (even though sometimes it may not be what you wanted to hear, it's not meant to insult you - just telling it like it is.)

[Ihavequestions 419]

How is it possible to have a nikah without signing anything? That may be particular to Morocco, but I've never heard of it before. Even in Egypt the urfi marriages are on paper.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

How is it possible to have a nikah without signing anything? That may be particular to Morocco, but I've never heard of it before. Even in Egypt the urfi marriages are on paper.

Hmm good catch.

[destiny64 222]

Conjecture aside, the nature of my profession was the reason we didnt marry legally. My career field is time sensitive and a myriad of factors would make staying in morocco a month to marry nothing less than a daunting task. In short, a k-1 visa was the best option for my situation.

If you get all your ducks in a row, you can get married in 10 days or less in Morocco. Just need to have your spouse find out and plan every step in advance and follow your file every step of the way.

[Ismael&Blair 66]

Speaking from experience (this past July) about getting married in Morocco, YES, it does takes a lot of running around and going to different places to get my paper translated, stamped and more stamps.

For us, it was exactly 15 days from start to finish when we were sitting in the office with the adoul signing for our marriage license. My husband and I did prior research and studied the list of items needed before I arrived in Morocco and I had all of the necessary paperwork in hand. I totally felt like a scavenger hunt going from place to place to get each part of the puzzle piece. And when we finally married, it felt so good. It made it even more special because we worked together to do all of the tasks required this versus if we got married in Las Vegas, there would not be a lot of requirements at all (at least not what I imagine)! But I am sure my hubby and I will be honeymooning in Las Vegas when he arrives in the US!

Best wishes and good luck!

[msheesha 548]

Conjecture aside, the nature of my profession was the reason we didnt marry legally. My career field is time sensitive and a myriad of factors would make staying in morocco a month to marry nothing less than a daunting task. In short, a k-1 visa was the best option for my situation.

It doesn't always take a month to get married in Morocco; it can be done in a shorter time frame.

[bombyjuly 13]

Speaking from experience (this past July) about getting married in Morocco, YES, it does takes a lot of running around and going to different places to get my paper translated, stamped and more stamps.

For us, it was exactly 15 days from start to finish when we were sitting in the office with the adoul signing for our marriage license. My husband and I did prior research and studied the list of items needed before I arrived in Morocco and I had all of the necessary paperwork in hand. I totally felt like a scavenger hunt going from place to place to get each part of the puzzle piece. And when we finally married, it felt so good. It made it even more special because we worked together to do all of the tasks required this versus if we got married in Las Vegas, there would not be a lot of requirements at all (at least not what I imagine)! But I am sure my hubby and I will be honeymooning in Las Vegas when he arrives in the US!

Best wishes and good luck!

i like your post,us marriage was same to the yours ,running lol

[Crossed_fingers 128]

How is it possible to have a nikah without signing anything? That may be particular to Morocco, but I've never heard of it before. Even in Egypt the urfi marriages are on paper.

I was confused by this, as well.

[Ismael&Blair 66]

i like your post,us marriage was same to the yours ,running lol

Thank you so much, best wishes to all who are waiting...Yes, now we are just waiting and waiting

[R and F 34]

Yes I did all the running around as well, but it was all worth it in the end. From the day we met, got married, got his visa, got his 10 yr card and then got ihs citizenship. God is great. And I have found some good friends online while going through all this process. I thank each and every one of them. :thumbs: And also my mommy and daddy. :P

[Shoot Em Straight 385]

i like your post,us marriage was same to the yours ,running lol

Thank you so much, best wishes to all who are waiting...Yes, now we are just waiting and waiting

It is worth it.

[hamigirl710 112]

If you get all your ducks in a row, you can get married in 10 days or less in Morocco. Just need to have your spouse find out and plan every step in advance and follow your file every step of the way.

Destiny64 I was about to say the same thing and it can be done because my husband and I did it. I arrived in Morocco and started the process on June 29th and married on July 12. Not including weekends that was 10 days exactly.

[destiny64 222]

I arrived february 26, we were married March 8