July 2007--We met in Essaouirra both strolling down the same street, both on summer holiday, in the medina on a sunny, windy day and spent the whole afternoon chatting about everything.
July 2007--I returned to the U.S. and emailed him just to say hi. We kept in touch prolifically and constantly after that--emails, chats for hours on end, etc.--developing a close friendship and eventually a deep connection.
January 2008--We decided to plan a visit over the summer.
July 1, 2008--I arrived back in Morocco for the 2nd time.
July 26, 2008--Imad officially proposed, it being a little after a year since we first met.
August 1, 2008--I left Morocco =(.
October 20, 2008--I filed our I-129F
October 23, 2008--NOA1
March 8, 2009--I arrived back in Morocco for a 3rd visit over Spring Break.
March 11, 2009--NOA2
March 17, 2009--I left Morocco =(.
March 27, 2009--Imad received his interview packet.
April 29, 2009--Imad had his interview in Casablanca. It was short but sweet. He got an AP paper.
May 7, 2009--Imad received the call from Casa to bring his passport to the Consulate.
May 11, 2009--He dropped off his passport.
May 12, 2009--Jackpot! He got his visa! Yippee!!
May 24, 2009--Bought a plane ticket
August 8, 2009--Imad's arrival date
August 15, 2009--Wedding date
