Spouse visa got stuck in Casablanca Consulat- no news

[Hnaima 1]

My sister lives in Morocco married to a moroccan USA citizen-since 2017- she had interview 2020 ended up with refusing visa - her husband hired a lawyer who filed new application, she had interview on October 2021, she submitted everything they asked for- till now March 27 , the Casablanca Consulat still having  her passport and all documents without any answer. 
please help 

Edited April 27, 2022 by Hnaima
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[Crazy Cat 42,594]

Sounds like extended Administrative Processing.....which cannot be waived or expedited.  Not much she can do except wait.

[Redro 4,612]

16 minutes ago, Hnaima said:

My sister lives in Morocco married to a moroccan USA citizen-since 2017- she had interview 2020 ended up with refusing visa - her husband hired a lawyer who filed new application, she had interview on October 2021, she submitted everything they asked for- till now March 27 , the Casablanca Consulat still having  her passport and all documents without any answer. 
please help 

Do you know why she was refused? What extra documentation was she asked to submit, when did she submit it?.. was it the DS5535?

Edited April 27, 2022 by ROK2USA

[Hnaima 1]

15 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

Do you know why she was refused? What extra documentation was she asked to submit, when did she submit it?.. was it the DS5535?

She didn’t have enough documents to prove her marriage, but she submitted everything for the second interview 

[Redro 4,612]

4 minutes ago, Hnaima said:

She didn’t have enough documents to prove her marriage, but she submitted everything for the second interview 

Sounds like she just has to wait... if I was the USC spouse I would fly to Morocco before interview is scheduled and spend more time with your sister.... 

[etrangais 954]

I agree with @Crazy Cat

It must be an extended Administrative Processing with no time frame.

You can ask her husband to ask their congressman to file an inquiry with the consulate, they might get an answer about the delay, but they can not expedite AP.

Good luck

[etrangais 954]

1 minute ago, ROK2USA said:

Sounds like she just has to wait... if I was the USC spouse I would fly to Morocco before interview is scheduled and spend more time with your sister.... 

She already had the interview in October 2021, and the status shows Refused (according to OP)

[JeanneAdil 6,704]

Refused OR denied?

there is a difference 

 

2017 was a hard year in Morocco with RIF and protesting  / many immigrants went thru long refused visa until the extended security checks are done as

 186 were arrested for terriorism in that year 

this affected all interviews 

i wish our one moroccan / american still posted on here as his wife was from Fes and she interviewed in december and finally got her visa next November after completing a new medical exam

 

refused means they need more documents or security checks

 

unfortunately u just need to wait this out

she will need a new medical exam when the embassy notifies u as her's is now past the 6 month mark

 

they kept her passport -good sign

be patient 

sorry, but that is all that can be done

 

as her brother reassure her 

 

allah yessir

Edited April 27, 2022 by JeanneAdil

[Redro 4,612]

7 minutes ago, etrangais said:

She already had the interview in October 2021, and the status shows Refused (according to OP)

I thought "refused" meant AP...

Maybe I am confused about the timeline

1.) First Petition and interview (2020)  VISA DENIED

2.) Second Petition and Interview  with help of lawyer (2021) VISA REFUSED

3.) Extra documents proving bonafide relationship submitted after October 2021... still waiting for ANOTHER (third) interview... 

 

 

 

Edited April 27, 2022 by ROK2USA

[JeanneAdil 6,704]

4 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

I thought "refused" meant AP...

Maybe I am confused about the timeline

1.) First Petition and interview (2020)  VISA DENIED

2.) Second Petition and Interview  with help of lawyer (2021) VISA REFUSED

3.) Extra documents proving bonafide relationship submitted after October 2021... still waiting for ANOTHER (third) interview... 

 

 

 

the CO has her visa 

and they usually don't do  another interview 

they just will need a new medical exam

 

i asked about refused back in 2020 as then they used AP 

now they use the word refused for AP

[Hnaima 1]

14 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Refused OR denied?

there is a difference 

 

2017 was a hard year in Morocco with RIF and protesting  / many immigrants went thru long refused visa until the extended security checks are done as

 186 were arrested for terriorism in that year 

this affected all interviews 

i wish our one moroccan / american still posted on here as his wife was from Fes and she interviewed in december and finally got her visa next November after completing a new medical exam

 

refused means they need more documents or security checks

 

unfortunately u just need to wait this out

she will need a new medical exam when the embassy notifies u as her's is now past the 6 month mark

 

they kept her passport -good sign

be patient 

sorry, but that is all that can be done

 

as her brother reassure her 

 

allah yessir

Not sure refused or denied in the first interview-thank you 

[Hnaima 1]

14 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

I thought "refused" meant AP...

Maybe I am confused about the timeline

1.) First Petition and interview (2020)  VISA DENIED

2.) Second Petition and Interview  with help of lawyer (2021) VISA REFUSED

3.) Extra documents proving bonafide relationship submitted after October 2021... still waiting for ANOTHER (third) interview... 

 

 

 

No the first interview was refused or denied not sure , but the second interview we submitted everything they asked for but we still waiting for an answer, they still having  her passport 

[Redro 4,612]

4 minutes ago, Hnaima said:

No the first interview was refused or denied not sure , but the second interview we submitted everything they asked for but we still waiting for an answer, they still having  her passport 

Did they ask for extra documents after second interview? Did they give 221g or paper or  is she just in "refused" status? 

I'm thinking you just have to wait... but was wondering if you had to provide something extra after second interview. 

Edited April 27, 2022 by ROK2USA

[JeanneAdil 6,704]

6 minutes ago, Hnaima said:

Not sure refused or denied in the first interview-thank you 

she may have gotten a 221g back then asking for additional documents 

 

only DENIED  means no visa

 

she has supplied the additional documents now,   so be patient and supportive

[JeanneAdil 6,704]

the petitioner can send an email inquiry about the case

it doesn't hurt to ask but it is taking a long time to get a response

making a inquiry could possibly nudge the case

 

Immigrant visas: ivcasablanca@state.gov

the case #

both names

and both DOB's should be on any email sent to the embassy

 

or call

 

Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 17:00 NOTE: ******** Due to work volume, phone inquiries to our staff in Casablanca will be accepted Tuesday and Thursday between 2 pm and 4 pm at (+212) 0522-26-45-50 for all immigrant visa questions. Staff in Casablanca can speak with you in English, French, or Arabic.

Edited April 27, 2022 by JeanneAdil