Casablanca, Morocco k1 visa-joint sponsor

[LaurenkA 2]

Does the consulate in Casablanca, Morocco allow a k1-visa to have a joint sponsor? I keep reading mixed reviews. 

[RJandHamid 1,133]

Yes, Casablanca does allow co-sponsors for the K-1 visa. 

[LaurenkA 2]

38 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

Yes, Casablanca does allow co-sponsors for the K-1 visa. 

Thank you so much for your response, also have you gone through the process, I know I have  heard the k1 visa can be difficult to get approved in Casablanca. But I am hopeful we can get approved. I feel we have a strong case. My only issue will be with the financial documents. I have been working overseas as an English teacher in Morocco and don’t have U.S income. I have thought about trying to go back to the states to take a teaching position there to hopefully make the financial situation stronger. 

[RJandHamid 1,133]

1 hour ago, LaurenkA said:

Thank you so much for your response, also have you gone through the process, I know I have  heard the k1 visa can be difficult to get approved in Casablanca. But I am hopeful we can get approved. I feel we have a strong case. My only issue will be with the financial documents. I have been working overseas as an English teacher in Morocco and don’t have U.S income. I have thought about trying to go back to the states to take a teaching position there to hopefully make the financial situation stronger. 

Yes, my husband (Moroccan) and I went through the K-1 process in 2017. And it is true that K-1s can be difficult route specifically through the Casablanca consulate. However, if you are close in age and have spent a lot of time in person together, those difficulties can be overcome. I saw parts of your story on your other thread. Don't let people scare you, K-1 is definitely still a good option for many couples going through the Casablanca consulate. If you have a parent willing to co-sponsor you, you may be able to overcome the financial hurdle. 

 

You may also hear people recommending you to marry in Morocco and go the CR1 route. And that honestly is good advice too, and is the route that I would take now if I could redo our whole visa process. The CR1 is ultimately a cheaper visa in terms of fees, and it also allows the immigrant to work and travel right away after arriving in the US, unlike the K-1 where you first need to file for adjustment of status, which is expensive and takes several months to a year. 

 

 

[LaurenkA 2]

1 hour ago, RJandHamid said:

Yes, my husband (Moroccan) and I went through the K-1 process in 2017. And it is true that K-1s can be difficult route specifically through the Casablanca consulate. However, if you are close in age and have spent a lot of time in person together, those difficulties can be overcome. I saw parts of your story on your other thread. Don't let people scare you, K-1 is definitely still a good option for many couples going through the Casablanca consulate. If you have a parent willing to co-sponsor you, you may be able to overcome the financial hurdle. 

 

You may also hear people recommending you to marry in Morocco and go the CR1 route. And that honestly is good advice too, and is the route that I would take now if I could redo our whole visa process. The CR1 is ultimately a cheaper visa in terms of fees, and it also allows the immigrant to work and travel right away after arriving in the US, unlike the K-1 where you first need to file for adjustment of status, which is expensive and takes several months to a year. 

 

 

Yeah I would also probably look into doing the spouse visa since I’m here in Morocco but once again run into the problem of proving the financial support right away. I think I would have to get married here, move back to the US to find a job and then apply for the spouse visa. If I’m not mistaken to show prof of income. 

[RJandHamid 1,133]

You don't need to show proof of financial support until later on during the visa process. For K-1, you won't need to show anything until the day of the visa interview (current timelines are close to 1 year from filing to interview in Casablanca right now). For the spousal visa, you would need to provide it at the NVC stage, which is several months after you file the initial petition. Both routes allow you to use a co-sponsor. 

[LaurenkA 2]

1 hour ago, RJandHamid said:

You don't need to show proof of financial support until later on during the visa process. For K-1, you won't need to show anything until the day of the visa interview (current timelines are close to 1 year from filing to interview in Casablanca right now). For the spousal visa, you would need to provide it at the NVC stage, which is several months after you file the initial petition. Both routes allow you to use a co-sponsor. 

Thank you for answering all these questions. I have been so stressed trying to figure all this out. The wait times seem to be getting longer and longer. For the spouse visa it’s about 1.5years right?

[RJandHamid 1,133]

Yes, I would say that 1.5 years is a good average, though it can sometimes be shorter than that. It sounds like at some point before the interview (regardless of which visa path you take), you may need to return to the US to establish domicile. They will want to see that you have a current US address, or a valid driver's license, voting record, just something to prove that you are or have maintained US domicile. 

 

 

[LaurenkA 2]

34 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

Yes, I would say that 1.5 years is a good average, though it can sometimes be shorter than that. It sounds like at some point before the interview (regardless of which visa path you take), you may need to return to the US to establish domicile. They will want to see that you have a current US address, or a valid driver's license, voting record, just something to prove that you are or have maintained US domicile. 

 

 

I see, do you know how long I should actually be living back in the U.S for them to consider domicile? Also for financial prof is it the most current taxes for the sponsor and co sponsor? Since I’m living overseas my taxes will not show U.S which is why I have to have a co sponsor 

[RJandHamid 1,133]

11 minutes ago, LaurenkA said:

I see, do you know how long I should actually be living back in the U.S for them to consider domicile? Also for financial prof is it the most current taxes for the sponsor and co sponsor? Since I’m living overseas my taxes will not show U.S which is why I have to have a co sponsor 

There isn't really a "time requirement" for domicile. Some things that can help you prove domicile are a US bank account, bills with a US address (maybe a credit card since you probably don't have utility bills due to living abroad). Where did you live before you move to Morocco? Did you rent/lease or live with your parents? If you lived with someone, maybe include a letter from them (again, this will be at the interview stage, not during the initial filing of the documents), copies of something like a bank statement showing that you both have the same address. 

 

Overall it will still be up to the consular officer to determine how much or what kind of evidence of domicile they will want to see. 

 

As for the financial aspect, both you and your sponsor will need to provide at least the current year of tax transcripts. If you were not required to file taxes, you can include a letter describing why you didn't have to file. 

[SalishSea 18,082]

35 minutes ago, LaurenkA said:

Since I’m living overseas my taxes will not show U.S which is why I have to have a co sponsor 

Americans living overseas are required to file and pay US taxes.  Check the note to this effect in your US passport.

[HRQX 4,145]

6 hours ago, LaurenkA said:

Since I’m living overseas my taxes will not show U.S

[Ontarkie 14,413]

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[LaurenkA 2]

3 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

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Sorry, I’m new to this. I thought I had my own thread. 

[SalishSea 18,082]

Just now, LaurenkA said:

Sorry, I’m new to this. I thought I had my own thread. 

You do.  Someone else posted their own question on your thread.