bahisgirl

So I've read suggestions about a thread like this getting started.. Usually threads I start die horrible deaths, I hope that's not the case with this one, because those of us going through the consulate at Casablanca need support from each other, and to hear some positive stories. I'm hoping we get some GOOD news in this thread.

We're waiting right now for Casa to send us a packet 3. They've had our file since the 31 May. I called them last week and was told they haven't scheduled an interview for him yet.

I know there are a few interviews coming up in the next two weeks for VJ people at Casa. We're praying for everyone who goes through Casa that things go well and the tide turns there.. Please let us all know what's going on so we can compare notes..

Thanks

Sarah

I am whole-heartedly supporting this thread! We are waiting for our packet 3 as well. NOA2 came on May 17th, but nothing since. According to the consulate they had not received our file as of last June 5th, but I know it left the NVC on June 1st. Hopefully we will see something this week and all will go smooth. It is so nerve-wracking. I am hoping we all see an upswing of approvals out of Casa

Jackie

yeah, but add that jump on to the change for the K1s... It's a double whammy. Actually a triple whammy since we paid $455 for the original application and they are lowering it down to $340.

Agreed! We just hit the window where we get stuck with the extra fees, but no benefit of the application decrease....Ahh...but love is priceless

It was heart warming to get the different view point and thanks everyone for your valuable contributions. I will weather it out and see how it goes. I was concerned that since my case hasn't be touched since the initial review/check cash, something might be wrong. Atleast by now I should have seen one or two more touches. Also checkong all february filers, only very few have not been approved. Those still waiting have been touched several times. My thinking was if I set up a Congressional Inquiry, the file might be sorted out and placed in queue again if it is falling out of it based on what I read in this interview:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

Thanks everyone

NSH

I definitely would not panic just yet. You seem to be right within the normal timeline for the VSC still. I got my NA01 on Jan. 22nd, and just got the NA02 last week. We had 0 touches until we were approved. Don't worry. Sometimes no touches is a good thing...sometimes a touch just leads to an RFE. I would give it another few weeks before you panic. Good Luck!

Sorry to hear you had such a difficult time with your interview. Please keep us posted on your progress. It seems sometimes they make the decision to deny some people before they even answer their first question.

I'm still a sucker for bastilla... I know it's cliche, but I'd walk a mile for one! It's a meat pie with chicken that's cooked in oil with onions and spices, then chilled to a paste and mixed with sugar and cinnamon, and baked into a flake pastry crust, then the outside is decorated with either powdered sugar and cinnamon, or sliced roasted almonds..

This one was from our engagement party:

And this one is from a Moroccan restaurant near Washington DC (honestly, it tastes better than the ones I've had here.. they have an amazing chef):

I am definitely a fan of the bastilla too...but I prefer the seafood one. Sooooo good. I am salivating just thinking about it.

hope so... with fingers crossed... i am trying to be positive.. i want to hear something from them noa2, rfe or just a touched. at least to know that they are working on the papers..

Finally just got a text from the USCIS...got my NA02! Yours should be coming! Our timeline is pretty similar! Hang in there!

Still waiting too..... try to keep positive

Still waiting too....I am trying to be patient, it looks like there are quite a few of us around the same NA01 time that are still waiting. But I am starting to get annoyed with the Igor's list showing lots and lots of February approvals. Maybe this is our week.

Jackie

It's still not working this morning...I just tried. I am glad I saw this post I was freaking out a bit when I got that message. I know I check frequently, but not that much!

Congratulations!!!

With all the expenses surrounding the visa and the AOS yet to come, we are thinking either a quick civil ceremony here or a quick trip to Vegas. Later we will do a big wedding with the families, but the timeing and expense is a bit much....plus, just not knowing how long things will take. Either way, the important thing is we will be together

Jackie

Zaytoona,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. This information is so very helpful. I am really glad your fiance was able to also point out some of the commonalities of the others who were denied that day. Congratulations again, and thank you. This actually helps me to feel a bit better as my fiance and I get further along in this process.

Jackie

Congratulations! Best wishes for a happy life together

So nice to hear good news out of Casa

When I stayed in Casa last May, I stayed at the hotel Rivoli. It was clean and I got a great deal by booking through a website called Otel.com. It actually worked out to less than $50 per night USD. If you can find a good rate online and they have an opening, I would recommend it. It is a very short walk to the consulate. Good Luck!

Jackie

The waiting is soooo hard, but you have lots of company. I am not going to panic yet, I am just hoping that we see something within the next month

Congratulations! I love hearing positive news out of Casa!

Best wishes,

Jackie

We Send the Case in 12-11-2009 ...i check my portfolio today and we see the case Touched le 03-23-2010 .

We Hope They Aprove it Soon.

Ooohhh...good luck, hopefully that means that they are working through more of December...and soon January! Keep us posted

Good luck and have a safe trip...I wish I was on my way to Morocco right now to see my sweetheart too....

Best Wishes,

Jackie

It is supposed to be just made to Department of Homeland Security. I, however, misread the directions and made it out to USCIS. They still cashed it with no problems or delay. I had a small panic attack when I relized my mistake, but it worked out fine.

Jackie

Congratulations!!!

Its great to hear good news out of Casablanca! Best of luck to you.

Jackie

My check was for the K1, but I would assume they use the same procedure with each check. The case number was the number under the line at the very bottom of their stamp on the back of the check. It started with EAC.

I have to admit I am right there with you....I am only at the NA01 stage waiting for the NA02, but sometimes reading the stories on here scare me to death. Though I do find hope in the successes as well. It just seems that the embassy in Casa can go either way on any given day...If you are unprepared, if you are too organized, if you are wearing the wrong color shirt.... . I am just going to hope and pray for the best. We will make it work somehow. Hang in there and keep us posted, best of luck for a very successful interview!

Jackie

Congratulations! I just love hearing good news out of Casablanca. Let's hope the approvals keep coming for all VJ members.

Jackie

I mailed our I-129F on January 19th, but noticed the check was cashed this week and it had the case number on the back. Still haven't received the NA01 hard copy yet, but according to the USCIS website it is in initial review. Check your online banking statement if you can. I was certainly relieved when I did.

Jackie

Good Luck, you will certainly be in my prayers. Best wishes for a smooth interview process.

Keep us all posted!

Congratulations! I am very happy for you! And thank you for the details about Bijad's interview...I am certainly taking notes!

Jackie B)