49 Responses to “Urge the American consulate in Casablanca to reopen!”

1. Cat in Rabat Says:
   May 22nd, 2007 at 10:17 pm

   Crappy timing! Don’t give up on France - find a way to get your visa!

2. lady macleod Says:
   May 22nd, 2007 at 11:16 pm

   I shall do so immediately then. I think they should have re-opened the next day! What sort of message does this send? I’ve had a “warning” from the State Department such that if I were not here myself I would be terrified.

3. Nicole Says:
   May 23rd, 2007 at 12:22 am

   I understand how you must feel. I have plenty of friends who are in the same situation as you. My husband came to the U.S. back in January on a fiance visa. We are waiting for the Adjustment of Status to be completed. I thank God everyday for having him here.

   I know that it’s very difficult for us to understand why the Consulate would want to stay closed for this long. The only thing I can think of is that maybe they have more information then the public is aware of. I do not believe the Consulate wishes to prolong all the interviews. After all, the Consulate is going to have to deal with the headache of rescheduling everyone. However, it does seem a bit extreme to remain closed for this long. I will keep you and your hubby in my prayers as well as everyone else waiting for their interviews.

   Hang in there I know easier said then done.

4. Liosliath Says:
   May 23rd, 2007 at 12:43 am

   I’m really sorry, that sucks. I remember my own days of emailing nivcasablanca, and the idiotic responses I’d get back…but I’ll give it a try. Suppose it can’t hurt!

   Did you already start the process for the Schengen visa?

5. Barbara Says:
   May 23rd, 2007 at 10:13 am

   Uhrg, that really sucks. I hope they reopen soon, incredible that they remain closed. What a joke for a Moroccan to have to go to a consultate in a neighbouring country.

   Good luck!!!

6. taamarbuuta Says:
   May 23rd, 2007 at 2:08 pm

   Thank you all for your kind words. I sent them a somewhat nasty e-mail (maybe they’ll deport me back to the US?) asking for information.

   We didn’t start the Schengen process, but shouldn’t be hard - he’s had a Schengen visa before

7. oumama Says:
   May 23rd, 2007 at 8:50 pm

   Good luck Jill, i really hope it will reopen soon “daria daria”!!!
   For the shengen visa it’s in the bag!!
   stay full of hope, world citizen.

8. Siwana Says:
   May 24th, 2007 at 1:49 pm

   neighboring countries ??? who is behind this crazy suggestion as an alternative??

9. Aimee Says:
   May 25th, 2007 at 3:04 am

   My fiance has a friend that just went to Casa and thought the U.S. Embassy was open. And, he saw people going in/out. I’ll send an e-mail b/c I’m gonna need them to reopen too.

10. taamarbuuta Says:
    May 25th, 2007 at 11:54 am

    Yeah, that’s what makes me nuts. They’re there, they’re just not open to the public.

11. CSC Says:
    May 28th, 2007 at 1:43 am

    we are praying the consulate will reopen very soon because we have waited for over a year now and our process was completed all that was needed was a scheduled medical examination and interview appointment. It’s very frustrating!! we have been patiently waiting but how much longer must we continue to wait for the consulate to reopen??? It seems unfair to us and other applicants because of the recent events that is punishing all the applicants. Morever, we respect all the security measures that are being taken to protect human lives. However, these measures should be in place by now and the consulate should resume normal business procedures so that we can begin our lives together in America which guarantees us that privelege in the persuit of happiness, safety and freedom…and applicants visas should be expedited because of these delays. Warm Regards

12. Laura Calhoun Says:
    May 28th, 2007 at 11:54 pm

    I want to see what my fiance has to do to get a visa so he can come over here and we can get married here.

13. jalil Says:
    May 29th, 2007 at 7:03 pm

    dear ambassador;
    please order to reopen the consulate ; this is the demand of all moroccan waiting to continue their way to america .

    regards.

14. annie Says:
    May 30th, 2007 at 3:49 am

    yes
    my husband has had his interview in april.he was told to bring back some doucuments as of today which is may 29 he still has not been able to get back in there to do this . why is it taking sooo long for this? why r they not open ? they have had plenty of time for all these measures and should have already been open . may 10 was our anniversery. it has been a year for us everything has been approved and just waiting to get his visa so he can come and be with his wife. whyyyyyy?????

15. A CITIZEN Says:
    May 30th, 2007 at 7:26 am

    HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY AMERICA! GOD BLESS YOU AND BLESS ALL PEACEMAKERS ALL AROUND THE WORLD. PLEASE I WANT TO CELEBRATE MY COUNTRY HOLIDAYS IN MY HOME AMERICA.IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR NOW I DIDNT EAT HUMBURGERS AND MCDONALDS AND I NEVER WENT TO A CHURCH DURING THIS LONG PERIOD.I AM REALLY MISSING MY HOME. I WANT TO GO HOME WHERE I CAN FEEL THE SUN OF THE LAND OF FREEDOM. MY PATIENCE ALMOST RANS OUT. WHY WE ARE PAYING THE TAXES AND WHERE IS OUR SAFETY OVERSEAS WHILE TERROR THINGS HAPPEN LIKE WHAT HAPPENED IN CASABLANSA? EVACUATE ALL THE AMERICANS OR REOPEN THE CONSULATE. THE AMERICANS ALL AS ONE SOUL AND ONE HEART AREN’T WE? I HAVE BEEN WAITING PATIENTLY OVER A YEAR NOW FOR MY HUSBAND’S VISA AND THE LAST THING WE NEEDED IS CLOSING THE CONSULATE TEMPORARILY TO THE PUBLIC!! IT REALLY SEEMS UNFAIR BECAUSE OUR COUNTRY IS GREAT OF WHAT AND HOW IT STANDS FOR BUT WHY DIDN’T THEY FORWARD PEOPLE TO SOMEWHERE ELSE WHERE ALL THE APPLICANTS AND CITIZENS COULD REACH THEIR SERVICES FROM THE AMBASSY OR A CLOSER SAFE PLACE SUCH SABTA OR MELILLA AND GIVE AUTHORIZATION TO ALL APPLICANTS TO GET IN THESE CITIES AND CONTINUE THEIR VISAS PROCEDURES WHILE THE CONSULATE IS STILL CLOSED?

16. annie Says:
    May 30th, 2007 at 2:22 pm

    hey
    i agree with thhis person here.why must everyone suffer for this? we have husbnads and family waiting to come here. the process of the immigration is bad enough now they r making everyone suffer more on top of it by closing the embassay and making people wonder when or if thier loved ones r ever going to make it here! why r they doing this and why must they travel to another country when what they have to do is right in thier back yard.? maybe as a group we can go and demand that they open thier dorrs and get the process done and bring our loved ones home with us.it is unfair to all the ones who have gone through all the process of this and right down to the very last thing that they have to do and that is get thier visa at least that is what my husband has left to do.open ur doors and let our familys do what they have to do to get on with the process of living!
    thank you

17. A US CITIZEN Says:
    May 30th, 2007 at 10:36 pm

    did your husband go to the consulate with the documents requested by the consulate on May 29th?
    we are very intersted in forming a group to present our cases and complaints to the Consulate General and i think to be the best to have a list of people who want to participate in this issue for signing a petition so we can forward it to the Consulate and get their immediate intention!! my husband and i made up a list for anyone who is concerned in starting a petition. Feel free to contact us through our email spiritchild128@yahoo.com.
    Warm Regards,

18. annie Says:
    May 30th, 2007 at 11:59 pm

    reply
    my husband went for his interview on april 9. he was told to bring back a few papers or documents that they wanted and for 20 somedays he tried to do this with every time being turned away. as of today may30 he still has not let back in to do this / he has to travel 5 hours by bus to get to casablanca. he has done this repeatly with no results. i cant get an answer from these people i left countless emails to them and all i get is a electronic response which is useless to me i want answers and i want my husband with me thats all i am asking.i am trying to get a ticket to go back there and get my husband some help.. its been a year for us and our anniversery was may10 not a good for 1 year. i will do anything to get him some help and get him here anythingggg!!!!!! just tell me where i sign. thank u so much

19. annie Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 12:02 am

    can anyone help me i want to go be twith my husband for a while and get him some help anyway i can. we want this to be over and sooner the better .but i need help please please!!!!!

20. A US CITIZEN Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 2:31 am

    Dear Annie,
    We can relate to your request we sent to you a petition for you to sign to get the consulate to reopen within the next few weeks please feel free to sign the petition in addition you may send an inquiry to the consulate through this email address the consulate provided : ACSCasablanca@state.gov
    If you need any further information please let us know.
    Warm Regards,

    This is the last warden message we received from the consulate.

    WARDEN MESSAGE - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

    This Public Announcement is being updated to alert Americans to
    ongoing security concerns in the Middle East and North Africa,
    including
    ongoing violence in Iraq. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a
    high
    level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their
    security awareness. This Public Announcement supersedes the Public
    Announcement issued on November 20, 2006 and expires on November 20,
    2007.

    Credible information indicates terrorist groups seek to continue
    attacks against U.S. interests in the Middle East and North Africa.
    Terrorist actions may include bombings, hijackings, hostage taking,
    kidnappings, and assassinations. While conventional weapons such as
    explosive devices are a more immediate threat in many areas, use of
    non-conventional weapons, including chemical or biological agents, must
    be considered a possible threat. Terrorists do not distinguish between
    official and civilian targets. Increased security at official U.S.
    facilities has led terrorists and their sympathizers to seek softer
    targets such as public transportation, residential areas, and public
    areas where people congregate, including restaurants, hotels, clubs,
    and
    shopping areas. The September 2006 attack by assailants used
    improvised
    explosives, gunfire, and vehicles laden with explosives on the U.S.
    Embassy in Syria. A bombing targeting a bus transporting foreign
    workers of a U.S. company in Algeria took place in December 2006.
    There
    was a series of bombings in Morocco in March and April 2007, two of
    which occurred simultaneously outside the U.S. Consulate General and
    the
    private American Language Center in Casablanca. Additionally, an
    attack
    took place on the American International School in Gaza in April 2007.
    These events underscore the intent of terrorist entities to target
    facilities perceived to cater to Westerners. Potential targets are not
    limited to those companies or establishments with overt U.S. ties. For
    instance, terrorists may target movie theaters, liquor stores, bars,
    casinos, or any similar type establishment, regardless of whether they
    are owned and operated by host country nationals. Due to varying
    degrees of security at all such locations, Americans should be
    particularly vigilant when visiting these establishments.

    The violence in Iraq and the clashes between Palestinians and
    Israelis have the potential to produce demonstrations and unrest
    throughout the region. In addition, the Department of State continues
    to warn of the possibility for violent actions against U.S. citizens
    and
    interests in the region. Anti-American violence could include possible
    terrorist actions against aviation, ground transportation, and maritime
    interests, specifically in the Middle East, including the Red Sea,
    Persian Gulf, the Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa.

    The Department is concerned that extremists may be planning to
    carry out attacks against Westerners and oil workers on the Arabian
    Peninsula. Armed attacks targeting foreign nationals in Saudi Arabia
    that resulted in many deaths and injuries, including U.S.citizens,
    appear to have been preceded by extensive surveillance. Tourist
    destinations in Egypt that are frequented by Westerners recently have
    been attacked resulting in many deaths and injuries, including
    Americans. Extremists may be surveilling Westerners, particularly at
    hotels, housing areas, and rental car facilities. Potential targets
    may
    include U.S. contractors, particularly those related to military
    interests. Financial or economic venues of value also could be
    considered as possible targets; the failed attack on the Abqaiq oil
    processing facility in Saudi Arabia in late February 2006 and the
    September 2006 attack on oil facilities in Yemen are examples.

    Americans considering seaborne travel near the Horn of Africa or
    in
    the southern Red Sea should exercise extreme caution, as there have
    been
    several incidents of armed attacks and robberies at sea by pirates in
    the last year. Military action by U.S. and allied navies in several
    subsequent incidents resulted in the capture or death of pirates
    threatening international commerce. No U.S. citizens have been hurt in
    these attacks. When transiting around the Horn of Africa or in the Red
    Sea near Yemen, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel in
    convoys, and maintain good communications contact at all times. For
    more information on piracy off the Horn of Africa, please see the East
    Africa Public Announcement at
    http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1158.html.

    On occasion, the travel of official personnel at embassies and
    consulates is restricted because of security concerns, and these posts
    may recommend that private U.S. citizens avoid the same areas if at all
    possible. Services to U.S. citizens in countries abroad may be
    affected
    if employees’ movements are restricted. If this happens, U.S.
    embassies
    and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to
    U.S. citizens. In case office hours are reduced, U.S. citizens in need
    of emergency assistance should telephone the nearest U.S. Embassy or
    Consulate before visiting in person.

    The U.S. Department of State encourages all American citizens
    residing in Morocco to register their presence and obtain up-to-date
    information on security conditions at the U.S. Consulate General in
    Casablanca at 8 Blvd. Moulay Youssef, Telephone: 022-43-05-78. After
    hours, please call 022-26-45-50 or 061-17-23-67. Information is also
    available on our website at:
    http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/warden_information.html

    In addition, U.S. citizens planning to travel to the Middle East
    or
    North Africa should consult the Department of State’s country-specific
    Public Announcements, Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, the
    Worldwide Caution Public Announcement and other information, available
    on the Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov.
    Up-to-date information on security conditions can also be obtained by
    calling 1-888-407-4747 in the U.S. and Canada and, for callers outside
    the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

21. taamarbuuta Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 9:45 am

    I’d love to start a petition as well, honestly. My suggestion is to e-mail the person who left comment #17.

22. annie Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 2:32 pm

    in reply
    i have sent so many emails to this address its not funny and i know this paragraph word for word i have read all this over and over and over again. i get the same reply every time i send an email! its a machine set up to spit out this same message over and over again. can u tell me how to sign this petition? i will do anything to help my husband get here or me get there to help him i need help!!!!!!!!!!! please!

23. A US CITIZEN Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 3:01 pm

    Hi everybody,
    If you have problems signing the petition from our email address please email us and let us know your names and your spouses’ so that we can add it to the list. Our Goal is to get at least 20/25 signatures so we can send the petition and get things going within the next few days. If you have any question please feel free to email us.
    spiritchild128@yahoo.com

    To answer TAAMARBUUTA : Thank you for the response. We have received your email we have sent to you the petition form through our email address and we are waiting for you to send us please your name and your husband’s to add it to the list of the petition.
    Warm Regards,

24. DuWayne Says:
    June 1st, 2007 at 10:11 pm

    I am writing concerning the temporary closure of the Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco. My wife and I have been waiting since January 2007 and continue to patiently wait for the Consulate to reopen so she can obtain her visa to be with me in America. As a military member, I understand that tighter security measures must be looked into at the Consulate. We are just wondering when the Consulate will reopen so my wife (and other foreigners) will be able to conduct their business again. The separation between us is difficult, but something we have to deal with.

    Having the separation between my wife and I is very excrutiating. If you can, please advise us approximately when the Consulate will be open for business again. Thank you.

25. taamarbuuta Says:
    June 1st, 2007 at 10:57 pm

    @ DuWayne: I wish I knew when the Consulate were going to reopen as well. I’ve got your e-mail, so I’ll pass along anything I hear about. Please sign the petition as well, as it affects you. I believe the plan is to send the petition to the Consul and the Ambassador when there are sufficient signatures.

26. Joan Says:
    June 2nd, 2007 at 11:37 pm

    Please keep me informed of any news also… My husband and I are also waiting for the Consulate to reopen so that he can have his interview. The separation is very hard on both of us.

    Regards, Joan and Mohamed

27. DuWayne Says:
    June 3rd, 2007 at 1:47 am

    Yes, I already signed the petition. I heard a rumor from my wife who read the local newspaper in Agadir, Morocco. I also confirmed this with a Naval Attache’ in Rabat. There is a meeting this weekend with the Embassy and the government of Casablanca. If everyone can agree on the new security measures, the Consulate should open next week.

    I emailed my State Representative and Senator. Both have responded that they are looking into the issue. I constantly bombard them with phone call so they don’t forget me and continually work on this. I also had my mother contact her State representatives. I suggest eveyone else do the same and have their relatives do the same. The more publicity, the more pressure we give the State Department.

    Let’s hope that this weekend has a good outcome.

28. A US CITIZEN Says:
    June 3rd, 2007 at 3:52 am

    Hi everybody!
    After receiving 38 signatures we are intending to send the petition tomorrow to The US Consulate General and the Ambassador. So please don’t give up to demand urging the Consulate to reopen very soon so that people can have a normal life with their families and the consulate starts the resume normal business hours for US citizens and their relatives services.
    Regards,

29. Assou Says:
    June 3rd, 2007 at 1:48 pm

    I’m a morrocan citizen living in Spain. my problem is that i need a visa to visit my girl friend in USA.But, the autority american in Spain doesn’t want me to look for visa here in Spain and they told me to look for it in my country native(morocco).the american consulate in Casablanca doesn’t receive people to obtain visas. What can i do to visit my girlfriend/wife.

30. taamarbuuta Says:
    June 3rd, 2007 at 1:53 pm

    @ Assou - When did the Spanish consulate tell you that? The Consulate’s website (http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/press_release.html) encourages those who need nonimmigrant visas to visit other embassies (including the one in Madrid) for their visa. Print out that page and take it to the American consulate in Spain when you go.

31. A US CITIZEN Says:
    June 3rd, 2007 at 6:34 pm

    Hi,
    @ REPLY FOR Assou::: Also if you couldn’t get through the website page here is what taamarbuuta is telling you to do you can print it out and take it to the US consulate in Madrid :

    Press Release
    The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca continues to provide passport and emergency services for American citizens. Residents of Morocco seeking nonimmigrant (visitor) visas to the United States with urgent travel needs may wish to consider applying at U.S. Embassies located in nearby countries. The following is a list of Internet sites providing information on visa application procedures at U.S. embassies in other countries where Moroccan citizens may wish to apply:

    http://madrid.usembassy.gov

    http://france.usembassy.gov/consul/niv/default.htm

    http://brussels.usembassy.gov/

    http://amsterdam.usconsulate.gov/how_apply_types_niv.html

    http://italy.usembassy.gov/visa/vis/VIS-2-en.asp

    http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/niv/index.html

    http://germany.usembassy.gov/visa_apply.html

    http://tunis.usembassy.gov/apply2.html

    Regards,

32. frustrated Says:
    June 3rd, 2007 at 7:18 pm

    well i`m american citizen ,i`m now in morocco .i`m getting married to a wonderful moroccan guy,we arranged all the papers and now we`re waiting for the consulate to reopen i need only one paper THE AFFIDAVIT OF MARRIAGE AND NATIONALITY,you see now our marriage is on hold just for the piece of paper,i`m really feeling so bad,and hoping praying god that the consulate open veryyyyyyyyy veryyy soon inchallah..

33. annie Says:
    June 3rd, 2007 at 9:11 pm

    please i am in need of help with ticket to go be with my husband can anyone help me pleaseeeee!!!!!!!!

34. Friend Says:
    June 3rd, 2007 at 9:34 pm

    US Consulate General in Casablanca will open tomorrow, Monday June 4, 2007
    http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/press_releases.html

35. Reply For annie Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 6:53 am

    Hi annie,
    we understand how much you missed your husband but Please i just want to pass this piece of advice, please be careful to discuss your personal business online because it could affect your husband’s visa. So, it’s better to hold on and please be more patient and God will make a way to relieve this pressure that affects so bad all of us as petitioners and applicants.
    we’ll keep you and your husband in our prayers.
    Regards,

36. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 7:01 am

    Hi Everybody,
    we have been receiving your signatures and now we have 54 signators of Applicants and petitioners.
    we have sent again the petition today to the Consul General Douglas Greene and the Ambassador Thomas T.
    Riley.
    We looking forward to hearing from them.
    Warm Regards,

37. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 9:29 am

    Hi Everybody,
    GOOD NEWS THE US CONSULATE IN CASABLANCA AND THE AMBASSY IN RABAT RESUMES THEIR NORMAL BUSINESS TO THE PUBLIC.

    Thank you for your support as our mission continues to press immigration reform issues so that noone will suffer the consequences that we all went through.
    Good Luck Evrybody and keep in touch.
    Warm Regards A Us Citizen and her Husband.

    HERE IS THE LATEST NEWS:

    Latest Consulate News
    Current Press Releases

    Réouverture du Consulat Général des Etats-Unis

    L’Ambassade des Etats-Unis a le plaisir d’annoncer que le Consulat Général à Casablanca va reprendre ses opérations le lundi 4 juin 2007 après une fermeture temporaire pour un renforcement de la sécurité.

    Nous rappelons au public que les horaires de services pour les citoyens américains à la section consulaire sont de 8h30 à 9h30 et de 13h30 à 15h00, du lundi au jeudi. Les services de visa sont sur rendez-vous du lundi au jeudi. Les heures d’ouverture de Dar America sont de 8h00 à17h00, du lundi au vendredi. Le Centre de Ressources et d’Information de Dar America est ouvert au public de 10h00 à 18h00.
    Le personnel du service consulaire va contacter les candidats au Visa Immigration et Diversité (loterie) qui avaient des rendez-vous pendant la période où le consulat était fermé (du 16 avril au 1er juin) pour reprogrammer leurs rendez-vous. Les candidats qui ne seraient pas contactés d’ici le 11 juin devront envoyer un e-mail à la section consulaire à l’adresse ivcasablanca@state.gov pour prendre un nouveau rendez-vous.

    Les rendez-vous pour les entretiens pour les visas touriste et affaires programmés précédemment ont été annulés et les lettres de rendez-vous imprimées avant le 3 juin 2007 ne sont plus valides. Tous les demandeurs de visas touriste et affaires doivent prendre rendez-vous via le système en ligne internet établi à cet effet à l’adresse suivante : http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/general_information.html. Les reçus pour le règlement des 100 dollars US non remboursables de la Banque Marocaine du Commerce et de l’Industrie (BMCI), les frais de dossier de visa non-endossables sont valides durant toute l’année qui suit la date de paiement.

    Les demandeurs de visas étudiants, des visiteurs pour programmes d’échange et travailleurs temporaires n’ont pas besoin de prendre rendez-vous. Ils peuvent faire leurs demandes de visa du lundi au jeudi, de 8h00 à 10h00, à condition qu’ils aient les documents requis. Les personnes devant effectuer un voyage d’affaires d’urgence ou un voyage pour des raisons médicales en urgence aux Etats-Unis doivent consulter le site internet: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/tourist_business.html et suivre les procédures pour demander un rendez-vous dans un court délai.

    Pour des raisons de sécurité et pour diminuer le temps d’attente, les demandeurs de visa ne doivent pas apporter de téléphones cellulaires, des sacs-à-dos ou de grand sacs-à-main ni arriver plus de 15 minutes avant les horaires de rendez-vous. Les demandeurs doivent présenter leurs lettres de rendez-vous pour entrer au consulat et doivent apporter uniquement les documents nécessaires pour l’entretien.

    UNITED STATES CONSULATE GENERAL REOPENS

    The United States Embassy is pleased to announce that the Consulate General in Casablanca will resume normal operation on Monday June 4, 2007, after a temporary closure for security upgrades.

    We remind the public that American Citizens Services hours at the Consular Section are 8:30A.M. to 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Visa services are by appointment Monday through Thursday. The opening hours for Dar America are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Dar America’s Information Resource Center is open to the public from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

    Consular staff will contact Immigrant and Diversity (”lottery”) Visa applicants who had appointments for the period that the Consulate was closed (April 16-June 1) to reschedule their appointments. Applicants who have not been contacted by June 11 should e-mail the Consular Section at ivcasablanca@state.gov to schedule a new appointment.

    Previously scheduled appointments for tourist and business visa interviews have been cancelled and appointment letters printed prior to June 3, 2007 are no longer valid. All tourist and business visa applicants must schedule interviews via our online appointment system at the following address: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/general_information.html. Banque Marocaine de la Commerce et de l’Industrie (BMCI) receipts for payment of the $100 non-refundable, non-transferable visa processing fee are valid for one year from the date of payment.
    Student, exchange visitor, and temporary work visa applicants do not need to make appointments. They may apply Monday through Thursday between 8:00AM and 10:00 AM, provided they have the required documentation. Individuals with urgent business travel needs and those seeking emergency medical travel to the U.S. should consult the Consulate website at http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/tourist_business.html and follow the procedures for requesting an expedited appointment.

    For security reasons and to minimize waiting time, visa applicants should not bring cell phones, backpack, or large handbags and must not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to their appointment times. Applicants must present their appointment letters in order to enter the Consulate and should bring only the documents necessary for their interview.

38. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 9:30 am

    Hi Everybody,
    GOOD NEWS THE US CONSULATE IN CASABLANCA AND THE AMBASSY IN RABAT RESUMES THEIR NORMAL BUSINESS TO THE PUBLIC.

    Thank you for your support as our mission continues to press immigration reform issues so that noone will suffer the consequences that we all went through.
    Good Luck Evrybody and keep in touch.
    Warm Regards A Us Citizen and her Husband.

    UNITED STATES CONSULATE GENERAL REOPENS

    The United States Embassy is pleased to announce that the Consulate General in Casablanca will resume normal operation on Monday June 4, 2007, after a temporary closure for security upgrades.

    We remind the public that American Citizens Services hours at the Consular Section are 8:30A.M. to 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Visa services are by appointment Monday through Thursday. The opening hours for Dar America are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Dar America’s Information Resource Center is open to the public from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

    Consular staff will contact Immigrant and Diversity (”lottery”) Visa applicants who had appointments for the period that the Consulate was closed (April 16-June 1) to reschedule their appointments. Applicants who have not been contacted by June 11 should e-mail the Consular Section at ivcasablanca@state.gov to schedule a new appointment.

    Previously scheduled appointments for tourist and business visa interviews have been cancelled and appointment letters printed prior to June 3, 2007 are no longer valid. All tourist and business visa applicants must schedule interviews via our online appointment system at the following address: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/general_information.html. Banque Marocaine de la Commerce et de l’Industrie (BMCI) receipts for payment of the $100 non-refundable, non-transferable visa processing fee are valid for one year from the date of payment.
    Student, exchange visitor, and temporary work visa applicants do not need to make appointments. They may apply Monday through Thursday between 8:00AM and 10:00 AM, provided they have the required documentation. Individuals with urgent business travel needs and those seeking emergency medical travel to the U.S. should consult the Consulate website at http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/tourist_business.html and follow the procedures for requesting an expedited appointment.

    For security reasons and to minimize waiting time, visa applicants should not bring cell phones, backpack, or large handbags and must not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to their appointment times. Applicants must present their appointment letters in order to enter the Consulate and should bring only the documents necessary for their interview.

39. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 9:32 am

    Hi everybody,

    THE US CONSULATE REOPEN TODAY

40. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 9:34 am

    UNITED STATES CONSULATE GENERAL REOPENS

    The United States Embassy is pleased to announce that the Consulate General in Casablanca will resume normal operation on Monday June 4, 2007, after a temporary closure for security upgrades.
    We remind the public that American Citizens Services hours at the Consular Section are 8:30A.M. to 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Visa services are by appointment Monday through Thursday. The opening hours for Dar America are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Dar America’s Information Resource Center is open to the public from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
    Consular staff will contact Immigrant and Diversity (”lottery”) Visa applicants who had appointments for the period that the Consulate was closed (April 16-June 1) to reschedule their appointments. Applicants who have not been contacted by June 11 should e-mail the Consular Section at ivcasablanca@state.gov to schedule a new appointment.
    Previously scheduled appointments for tourist and business visa interviews have been cancelled and appointment letters printed prior to June 3, 2007 are no longer valid. All tourist and business visa applicants must schedule interviews via our online appointment system at the following address: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/general_information.html. Banque Marocaine de la Commerce et de l’Industrie (BMCI) receipts for payment of the $100 non-refundable, non-transferable visa processing fee are valid for one year from the date of payment.
    Student, exchange visitor, and temporary work visa applicants do not need to make appointments. They may apply Monday through Thursday between 8:00AM and 10:00 AM, provided they have the required documentation. Individuals with urgent business travel needs and those seeking emergency medical travel to the U.S. should consult the Consulate website at http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/tourist_business.html and follow the procedures for requesting an expedited appointment.

    For security reasons and to minimize waiting time, visa applicants should not bring cell phones, backpack, or large handbags and must not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to their appointment times. Applicants must present their appointment letters in order to enter the Consulate and should bring only the documents necessary for their interview.

41. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 10:18 am

    Thank you everybody for your support.

    UNITED STATES CONSULATE GENERAL REOPENS

    The United States Embassy is pleased to announce that the Consulate General in Casablanca will resume normal operation on Monday June 4, 2007, after a temporary closure for security upgrades.
    Best Regrards,

42. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 10:20 am

    continue to the consulate news:
    *****We remind the public that American Citizens Services hours at the Consular Section are 8:30A.M. to 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Visa services are by appointment Monday through Thursday. The opening hours for Dar America are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Dar America’s Information Resource Center is open to the public from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

43. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 10:21 am

    continue to the consulate news:
    *****Consular staff will contact Immigrant and Diversity (”lottery”) Visa applicants who had appointments for the period that the Consulate was closed (April 16-June 1) to reschedule their appointments. Applicants who have not been contacted by June 11 should e-mail the Consular Section at ivcasablanca@state.gov to schedule a new appointment.

44. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 10:22 am

    continue to the consulate news:
    *****Previously scheduled appointments for tourist and business visa interviews have been cancelled and appointment letters printed prior to June 3, 2007 are no longer valid. All tourist and business visa applicants must schedule interviews via our online appointment system at the following address: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/general_information.html. Banque Marocaine de la Commerce et de l’Industrie (BMCI) receipts for payment of the $100 non-refundable, non-transferable visa processing fee are valid for one year from the date of payment.
    Student, exchange visitor, and temporary work visa applicants do not need to make appointments. They may apply Monday through Thursday between 8:00AM and 10:00 AM, provided they have the required documentation. Individuals with urgent business travel needs and those seeking emergency medical travel to the U.S. should consult the Consulate website at http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/tourist_business.html and follow the procedures for requesting an expedited appointment.

45. A US Citizen Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 10:24 am

    continue to the consulate news:
    *****For security reasons and to minimize waiting time, visa applicants should not bring cell phones, backpack, or large handbags and must not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to their appointment times. Applicants must present their appointment letters in order to enter the Consulate and should bring only the documents necessary for their interview.

    That was the good news for everybody
    Regards,

46. sana Says:
    November 7th, 2007 at 12:49 am

    i mees my hausband

47. noha Says:
    November 7th, 2007 at 12:57 am

    berit negolikom 3ela wahad bera iji lemerican fi ziyara bach yahrage man ba3ed le visa we yatjawaje tama wakha mezawaje hena fi lemagherib hada semito elomari aziz orah fih lemachakil bazaf harab lanase bafloushom o3ando rondivo me3akom nehar 08/11/2007 galik bera ichof khoh tewahcho okhoh radi iji fi 19/12/2007 .hadchi librit negolikom onatmana tefahmoni lahakach makana3erafch englich bazaf

48. Hassan.Kamli Says:
    January 9th, 2008 at 6:09 am

    My Dears, it’ll be really grateful if one of you can help me, and tell me what to do in my case, well I and my fiancé we applied for the K1 visa she visited me twice we got pictures we have letters and phone bills affidavite of support, well on a day of my interview the officer asked me some questions which are, how we met I said through the internet, she asked me about the age difference I said she is older then me almost 20 years I’m 26 and she is 46 then asked me if I got my high school diploma I said no I don’t have it she asked me what my family think about us I said they are happy for us, also asked me about e-mails I said we don’t have because we meet each other every day, she asked me again about my fiancée ex husband where is he from originally I said he is Algerian, then asked me what I’m doing right now I said I’m studying technical computer then she told me she is sorry she can’t afford me the visa and gave me one document I’m under section 221(g), she didn’t see no our picture, no letters nothing the only thing she saw was the phone bills and the affidavate of support, now the American consulate refuse to give me the second interview even they don’t tell us the reasons why they refuse us the visa , is it matter of religion , I’m Muslim and she is not, or because I don’t have the high school diploma or because of age difference, what are the reasons on which this officer based to don’t give me the visa, well if it’s because of one these things I’m going to tell her ma’am sorry to tell u , you don’t know something called unconditional love, please someone help me and tell me what should I do to join my forever love

49. noreddine rajii Says:
    February 20th, 2008 at 6:56 am

    I AM VERY SURPRISED BY THE FACT THAT THE AMERICAM CONSULATE IS CLOSED .I THINK AS A RESIDENT HERE IN THE USA THAT EVERYTHING IS FINE AND WILL BE GREATER IF IN THE COMFORT ZONE IF THE RESPONSDABLE AUTHORITIES INCLUDING THE CONSULAR AND THE AMBASSADOR REACH AN AGREEMENT OF EVEN NEGOTIATION TO REOPEN THE CONSULAR AGAIN FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ,WITH THE COMMITMENT THAT THE SUPPORT IS HELD ON THE HOMELAND SECURITY HERE AND ON THE BENEFITS OF BOTH PARTIES.
    I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE A BRIGHTER WINDOW AND BRILLANT FACES THAT SHED THE LIGHT TO OUR AMBITIOUS GENERATIONS IN THE FORTHCOMIMG.
    A BOARD COMMITMENT

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