K-1 Birth Certificate for Moroccan Beneficiary

[Cristin 18]

Hi everyone! I'm not having much luck searching for the answer on VJ. For those who have had an interview in Morocco for a K-1 visa, what birth certificate does the beneficiary need to show? I've heard there is a short/summarized version but there's also a detailed/long version. I know for some countries the version matters, but I'm not having much luck finding if the short version is OK for Morocco.

thanks!

[Happytobe 164]

The Long version is needed. The one that he gets in his city of birth, vs the one he can get in any city w/ his national ID card.

[Cristin 18]

The Long version is needed. The one that he gets in his city of birth, vs the one he can get in any city w/ his national ID card.

Great, thank you! Where would he get it? This is also the one that has his birthday in lunar year, his parents place of birth, his parents professions, their birthdays (lunar year as well), etc., correct?

[Happytobe 164]

He would get that from almo9ta3a which is in the district where he was born. Hubby says it's an original copy of his birth certificate.

[Cristin 18]

He would get that from almo9ta3a which is in the district where he was born. Hubby says it's an original copy of his birth certificate.

Great! Thanks for the help.

[Happytobe 164]

Anytime! My hubby got the wrong one originally and it delayed us. So, I'm happy to help!

[Cristin 18]

Anytime! My hubby got the wrong one originally and it delayed us. So, I'm happy to help!

Yeah, my SO was convinced it was the short version but I had to check. I had a feeling it would be the one thing that he would get wrong... The other required items are easy enough to get.

If I have any other questions in the future, I'll make sure to PM you

[mardar 5]

hi there,

please tell him to get this ( nosh al kamila) closest translation in english would be the complete copy of his birth certificate. good LUCK

[Happytobe 164]

We were married, and sent the papers to the NVC. With the other BC, the information is the same, but the format is different. I requested a supervisor review for the one we sent, stating that it is the "newer" version with the same information and that the Moroccan government considers it valid. The information is printed on the new national ID's so that a BC can be obtained anywhere in the country vs. having to travel to the birth city. Our government hasn't caught up on this, yet. But they did eventually accept it for us. There has been much debate on VJ about which one to submit, because the Moroccans (as they are told the "new" version is valid) believe the "new" one is good, whereas we Americans have discovered our government has different thoughts. LOL Also, the Moroccan papers are generally only considered valid by our government for 3 months. He will also need both his court records and police records. This causes confusion, as well. Feel free to ask anything. I see you're going back there next month! Have some Hawai for me, please! Drink it alongside a cappuccino....mmmmmm tasty. Have a safe trip!

[Cristin 18]

We were married, and sent the papers to the NVC. With the other BC, the information is the same, but the format is different. I requested a supervisor review for the one we sent, stating that it is the "newer" version with the same information and that the Moroccan government considers it valid. The information is printed on the new national ID's so that a BC can be obtained anywhere in the country vs. having to travel to the birth city. Our government hasn't caught up on this, yet. But they did eventually accept it for us. There has been much debate on VJ about which one to submit, because the Moroccans (as they are told the "new" version is valid) believe the "new" one is good, whereas we Americans have discovered our government has different thoughts. LOL Also, the Moroccan papers are generally only considered valid by our government for 3 months. He will also need both his court records and police records. This causes confusion, as well. Feel free to ask anything. I see you're going back there next month! Have some Hawai for me, please! Drink it alongside a cappuccino....mmmmmm tasty. Have a safe trip!

Awesome. Thanks again and thanks for pointing out the court and police certificates. I think the long pole for him will be getting these from Belgium as he lived there for 8 months a couple years ago. As for the BC, thankfully he was born and raised and lives in Casa so that shouldn't be too hard

Super excited for my trip! We are headed back to Marrakech but I'm just happy to spend time together in person and see his family again

[Happytobe 164]

I miss hubby's family too.... so does he. But he speaks with them all the time with some phone apps, so that helps. Marrakech is so amazing! I was only able to visit for about 3 hours, many years ago, but we plan to visit for a few days eventually. He should only need the police record from Belgium. But there are the 2 for Morocco and that is often overlooked.

You must have some pancakes for me, too! mmmmmmmm

[Cristin 18]

I miss hubby's family too.... so does he. But he speaks with them all the time with some phone apps, so that helps. Marrakech is so amazing! I was only able to visit for about 3 hours, many years ago, but we plan to visit for a few days eventually. He should only need the police record from Belgium. But there are the 2 for Morocco and that is often overlooked.

You must have some pancakes for me, too! mmmmmmmm

Pancakes are delicious you must spend more time in marrakech! Where is your husband from?

Also - would he happen to know the arabic name for the court certificate? My SO is confused and I don't know the Arabic name for court

[BraveAmnay 56]

I gave them The Green one i got from the city where i was born and had no Probleme

Edited January 18, 2015 by BraveAmnay

[Happytobe 164]

The court document is called sijill al3dli and the police report is called the fiche antroprometriques. The first one is from the court and the other is from the police station

[Cristin 18]

Thanks all for the help above. My fiancé is aware of the documentation he needs to get

Another question...

I'm working on gathering the documents needed for the I-134. My salary is well over the 125% poverty guidelines, and I've provided the amounts I have deposited in my savings account, personal property, and the mortgage on my house.

I am a federal employee and am planning on providing my employment letter and verification of salary letter, SF-50, 2014 W2, and my 2014 tax return once it's completed. I feel like this is enough supporting documentation, but am not sure if I should also provide copies of my savings account balance and my mortgage documents (or if I'm really leaving anything else out).

Does the embassy like to see anything else or am I fine with the information I provided?