New Consulate Information - CASABLANCA CO

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Warden Message- April 15, 2007

From: ACS, Casablanca (ACSCasablanca@state.gov)

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Here is the latest from the US Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco - sorry for all of those who have pending interviews - I really do not know what this does for your cases. When I have anything new - I will post it. Good luck to you all.

Warden Message- April 15, 2007

The U.S. Consulate Temporarily Closed to the Public

Effective immediately, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca has temporarily suspended services to the public for a review of security measures.

The U.S. Department of State encourages all American citizens residing in Morocco to register their presence and obtain up-to-date information on security conditions at the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca at 8 Blvd. Moulay Youssef, Telephone: 022-43-05-78. After hours, please call 022-26-45-50 or 061-17-23-67. Information is also available on our website at: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/warden_information.html

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, and other Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

[limah 1]

Warden Message- April 15, 2007

From: ACS, Casablanca (ACSCasablanca@state.gov)

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Sent:Sun 4/15/07 1:38 PM

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Here is the latest from the US Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco - sorry for all of those who have pending interviews - I really do not know what this does for your cases. When I have anything new - I will post it. Good luck to you all.

Warden Message- April 15, 2007

The U.S. Consulate Temporarily Closed to the Public

Effective immediately, the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca has temporarily suspended services to the public for a review of security measures.

The U.S. Department of State encourages all American citizens residing in Morocco to register their presence and obtain up-to-date information on security conditions at the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca at 8 Blvd. Moulay Youssef, Telephone: 022-43-05-78. After hours, please call 022-26-45-50 or 061-17-23-67. Information is also available on our website at: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/warden_information.html

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, and other Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Are there any scheduled interviews next week? I hope they open up soon if there are.

Limah

[Jenn! 918]

Thanks for the update! Looks like my BIL's interview will be rescheduled AGAIN!

[Visa4habibi! 0]

Thanks for the update. Where are you in Morocco?

[mybackpages 0]

Thanks for the update! Looks like my BIL's interview will be rescheduled AGAIN!

Do services for the public mean interviews also? Or just consulate services for the American public in Morocco?

[Jenn! 918]

Thanks for the update! Looks like my BIL's interview will be rescheduled AGAIN!

Do services for the public mean interviews also? Or just consulate services for the American public in Morocco?

Well, it was the same wording as the memo posted on Tuesday, and sure enough, interviews were cancelled on Wednesday. So I'm thinking it means all services.

You know the emailed us *after* the scheduled interview time to tell us it had been postponed? I think they have the idea that everyone lives around the corner.

[sereia 0]

my fiance is really upset thinking that all these bombings will affect his chances of getting here to be with me. i keep trying to console him and say that it won't affect him at all... but do we really know? i certainly hope not.

[mybackpages 0]

my fiance is really upset thinking that all these bombings will affect his chances of getting here to be with me. i keep trying to console him and say that it won't affect him at all... but do we really know? i certainly hope not.

I dont know if it helps, but when you are in the middle of the process, you can lose all sight of the end and feel like a million things can go wrong. It's really a terrible time. Hang in there and know it will pass!

[Visa4habibi! 0]

"I dont know if it helps, but when you are in the middle of the process, you can lose all sight of the end and feel like a million things can go wrong. It's really a terrible time. Hang in there and know it will pass!"

I know that wasn't addressed to me, but i'm not in the middle of the process! I feel like I've been in this process for about a year and a half too long! Anyway, I should be packing, what am I still doing here?

[patiently_waiting 0]

I told my SO that the consulate there would close and he was so confident that the Moroccan police were doing such a great job that they would not close. HA!

Jen- we have just over 3 weeks to hope things settle down so our SO's can get to the interview. Have faith that it will.

[aicha 0]

Thanks for the update. Where are you in Morocco?

I am in Kenitra - Luckily two hours from Casa by train, three by taxi. But we have friends and family in Casa.

[aicha 0]

Thanks for the update! Looks like my BIL's interview will be rescheduled AGAIN!

Do services for the public mean interviews also? Or just consulate services for the American public in Morocco?

Well, it was the same wording as the memo posted on Tuesday, and sure enough, interviews were cancelled on Wednesday. So I'm thinking it means all services.

You know the emailed us *after* the scheduled interview time to tell us it had been postponed? I think they have the idea that everyone lives around the corner.

The CO is closed - it is not just for public services - the CO is actually CLOSED (they did not close last time, just delayed services) - all US government employees have been urged to stay home - this will take place until further notice.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

I told my SO that the consulate there would close and he was so confident that the Moroccan police were doing such a great job that they would not close. HA!

Jen- we have just over 3 weeks to hope things settle down so our SO's can get to the interview. Have faith that it will.

I think this is excellent advice. I've been through quite a few situations like this in the West Bank. Morocco is not at all the same, and I think that after the initial flurry of alerts and closures (not to mention arrests) things will settle down quickly. Probably the worst thing that can happen to visa applicants is that interviews may be delayed by a few days or a week or two. It's annoying, but better safe than sorry.

Just play it by ear, stay alert but hope for the best. Insha'allah everything will be fine.

-MK

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my fiance is really upset thinking that all these bombings will affect his chances of getting here to be with me. i keep trying to console him and say that it won't affect him at all... but do we really know? i certainly hope not.

I dont know if it helps, but when you are in the middle of the process, you can lose all sight of the end and feel like a million things can go wrong. It's really a terrible time. Hang in there and know it will pass!

Edited April 16, 2007 by moody

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Just a quick update - I jsut got off of a message from the Senator in my state and was informed that their communications with the CO here are a little on hold at the moment due to the security issues at hand - they were told directly form the CO that there are only a few personnel in the office here and until the security measeures are lifted it will stay that way. Sorry to those who had interviews scheduled.