The hoping not to be denied at Casablanca thread #2

[Hobidyali 267]

3 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

Honestly the adjustment was/is very difficult. Sitting around for 5 months without a job waiting for the EAD was rough. The US is so much different than Morocco. He misses his family and friends. Now that he's working, he's starting to adjust better, but it's still a struggle sometimes. He'll need a lot of love and support from you. 

 

As for the interview, you don't really need to start preparing anything yet. Once the petition is approved (NOA2), you can start gathering the financial documents that he will need for the interview. 

 

Another piece of advice I have is to start saving up for the AOS process now for when he gets here. It currently costs $1225, and that includes the I-485 (green card), I-131 (Advanced Parole) and I-765 (Work Authorization). You will want to file this soon after he arrives and you get married so he can begin working/traveling and waiting for the green card interview. 

This is very helpful! Thank you!

 

That was actually my next question, what do we need total come interview time including the medical? Would you suggest that we wait for the result before going or going for the interview?

 

With regard to the financial documents, what did they ask you for?

 

 

I do agree, now that he's working i can imagine that its getting easier, and feel that it will be the same for all of our partners. Have you tried learning moroccan recipes? What do you recommend to make it easier?

 

Sorry for all of the questions, I just really could use the info, you guys are great thank you!

 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

6 minutes ago, Hobidyali said:

I definitely agree that it will definitely be different for him once he's here, just the same way that it was for me going there, it's def a culture shock .

 

What would the reasons for denial be state side? We have no issues with record, nothing that really stands out for a denial ☹️ but I do see that Casa is just a very hard consulate as a whole.

 

I see that you are in Katy, my brother lives there , I lived there a few months last year. Such a nice city and def one that I feel he could eaily transition into for sure.

 

Any tips for us waiting ?

 

Could be denied stateside for the missing documents, inability to show they are single(divorce final or otherwise), for CR/IR-1's have to show the I-864 financial form so perhaps inability to show they can support the beneficiary. For K-1's could be because they failed to meet within the previous two years to filing... can be several other things also but yea, again can be approved and still denied the visa later on.

 

As for tips... just don't stress over it. Stay busy. Don't think about it.  I spent last month or so prepping the place and making space for his stuff. Didn't buy some furniture on purpose so he could help pick it out, make it a bit more our place than just mine...

 

 

Edited August 6, 2018 by Ben&Zian

[Hobidyali 267]

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!! Just got my NOA1 receival text

[Hobidyali 267]

5 hours ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

Could be denied stateside for the missing documents, inability to show they are single(divorce final or otherwise), for CR/IR-1's have to show the I-864 financial form so perhaps inability to show they can support the beneficiary. For K-1's could be because they failed to meet within the previous two years to filing... can be several other things also but yea, again can be approved and still denied the visa later on.

 

As for tips... just don't stress over it. Stay busy. Don't think about it.  I spent last month or so prepping the place and making space for his stuff. Didn't buy some furniture on purpose so he could help pick it out, make it a bit more our place than just mine...

 

 

Thank you , looks like we should be fine. 😃