Info on denial for spousal visa

[envoyeeDD 0]

Do you know of any moroccan couple being denied for spousal visa? if so , what are the reasons?

Also is a difference of age sometimes comes up as an obstacle? I am the petitioner (male) and difference of age is 14 years?

We got married 1.5 years ago, and have know each other for the last five yearsActually, I lived in Morocco from 2008 to 2010

Thanks for the info!

[jaycali 415]

There have been stories of cases where one spouse is Moroccan and the case has been denied in Casablanca. You might be able to get more relevant information in the MENA forum here MENA = Middle East, North Africa).

Most cases I've seen denied on this website have been where the Moroccan male is significantly younger than the American female, and/or the couple has only met on a very limited number of occasions prior to the marriage. These are both big red flags to the consular officers in Casablanca. Generally, keep in mind that the COs look for things out of the ordinary.. Factors that are not typically "socially acceptable" in the US and/or Morocco. They don't deny people for fun, but they do have the challenge of having to make a subjective decision, in a limited amount of time, based on the facts presented to them. Morocco is generally considered a "high fraud" country.

I have also seen a few Moroccans denied for misrepresentation - A common one is where the beneficiary has previously applied for a tourist visa, and indicated they were married on their application form (to create a "tie" to Morocco), and then it was found out at the spousal visa interview that they weren't married at that time.

This being said, I like to believe that as long as your marriage is bona fide, and there is reasonable evidence to support this, you'll be fine.

Edited April 3, 2013 by Jay Jay

[Boiler 45,527]

Yours is an unusual case, most petitioners are female.

Basically anything outside the local cultural norm, sounds like you are not.

[envoyeeDD 0]

There have been stories of cases where one spouse is Moroccan and the case has been denied in Casablanca. You might be able to get more relevant information in the MENA forum here MENA = Middle East, North Africa).

Most cases I've seen denied on this website have been where the Moroccan male is significantly younger than the American female, and/or the couple has only met on a very limited number of occasions prior to the marriage. These are both big red flags to the consular officers in Casablanca. Generally, keep in mind that the COs look for things out of the ordinary.. Factors that are not typically "socially acceptable" in the US and/or Morocco. They don't deny people for fun, but they do have the challenge of having to make a subjective decision, in a limited amount of time, based on the facts presented to them. Morocco is generally considered a "high fraud" country.

I have also seen a few Moroccans denied for misrepresentation - A common one is where the beneficiary has previously applied for a tourist visa, and indicated they were married on their application form (to create a "tie" to Morocco), and then it was found out at the spousal visa interview that they weren't married at that time.

This being said, I like to believe that as long as your marriage is bona fide, and there is reasonable evidence to support this, you'll be fine.

Thanks for the reply, she has an interview next week. I just heard some funny rumours about some refusals from some people.

Yes, our marriage is bona fida, but my big concern are the the INLAWS, they are stressing her out with that I should stay with her until we go together; eventhough, I go there every 5 months and stay there for a month. Let's just keep the fingers crossed, it has been a smooth but long journey.

[destiny64 222]

The in-laws should be made aware that you need to prove you can support her once she arrives Not everyone has a sponsor ready and able to take on that responsibility, not to mention giving up a good job ! You should be fine , you are the older male which is totally within the norm of their culture, its when the age difference is reversed they have a problem. Best of luck!

Edited April 3, 2013 by destiny64

[kado 0]

The in-laws should be made aware that you need to prove you can support her once she arrives Not everyone has a sponsor ready and able to take on that responsibility, not to mention giving up a good job ! You should be fine , you are the older male which is totally within the norm of their culture, its when the age difference is reversed they have a problem. Best of luck!

what was your RFE

[ndu26 114]

Ditto: Older male does not atract the scrutiny that the reverse does plus you are the petitioner. So that should not be the area of concern