Marriage between an American woman and Egyptian man

Originally Posted by Unregistered Could you give me any insight on whether it is currently possible for an American woman to marry an Egyptian man in Egypt? I have contacted the consular section of the US embassy to ask if there is anything that they can do to help in this matter. I was informed at the time, there is nothing that can be done because the issuing agency is not accepting what the US embassy has. The government in Egypt wants the US to say if they approve of the marriage and ths US has no legal rights to determine if a citizen can marry or not. Although I was told it can change any day, it does not help me at the present time. Is there any legal procedure that can be done to allow this? I thought I had understood that if the documents needed could be authenicated, it could be possible to get married. Do you know if this is true? If so, exactly what procedure would I need to go through here in America and what procedure would my fiance need to go through in Egypt? How long of a waiting period, if any, would there be? Could it be possible that he be allowed to return home with me? Any information you could give me would be most appreciated as I live in a small town and have no attorneys that can handle any information of this kind. Thank you in advance

Hi, Well I went to Egypt 2008, went to American Embassy in Cairo, and recieved all info on what I had to do to Marry my Egyptian Man. I married Him In October and Filed for a I 130 Visa for him to come to USA in January. You must live in Egypt for 6 months before you can apply in Egypt. otherwise you can go back to America alone and file there. I hear it takes 1 to 2 years before you recieve your visa. However they tell you 6 months. We have been waiting since January 2009. Almost one year. Be prepaired to wait.

I went to Egypt and married after chatting with a man for six years. I stayed in Egypt for 6 months. He had a good family, but Egypt is a hard place to live. There is trash every where, smoke from cars. Besides being unclean, you as a american are looked down on. You can not walk where you wish by your self, you can easily get ripped off by the people. You must where clothes that cover your skin so the will not look at you so much. I did everything married got papers from embasy, got papers from army, had his education all of which has to be translated. The embassy is run by Egyptains he do not speak much english at all to you. I advise to learn some Arbic. I want to warn everyone woman there is against this. I thought I loved a very famous man over there, life was good. Now after two years of living here in the states, I have found out he was cheating on me with many women. This is the way they are raised. He was nice and my best friend. We went through counsling and everything. In the end, I have spent so much money and now he is out of my house thank God running about the city as he wishes. Here is the thing, almost all egyptian men want to come over here. I saw that, but their culture is different and I have known 5 women who ended up the same way. Please think about what you are doing. You can go visit but do not marry someone you really know little about when it comes to life here. You will find someone with out having to spend all your time and money. The man should be the one going after the woman. You should see how many pretty young women they have there. Yet they want to be here. It is a horriable thing!

[Miriam Z]

I wish I can write more but I cannot.. thank you all

YES SHE CAN MARRY GO TOFOREIGN MINISTERY AND DO IT BUT HE CAN DIVORCE HER WITH OUT HER KNOWING IT SO SHE NEEDS TO BE CAREFUL

Facts about Marriage between an American woman and Egyptian man

1) Have you been to Egypt to see how his lives is likes? Do you know how he brought up? Do you know anything about his life? Do you know anything about his family? Have you seen how they treat women in Arab country? Men never cook or do anything at home, even if you have a full time job. They still think it is a women's duty to do that. You may have to understand his culture, so you can see if he can adjust it.

2) Do you think you will be fine if he takes your space? Are you ready for him to move in? You sound like you may not like him to be around you 24/7. Most Egyptian men think they have right to know and control their women. please seriously consider it.

3) Religion is a huge issue. Muslim doesn't get married with people who don't believe in God. You must be Muslim, Jewish, or Christian. You surly should think about it. Plus, they expect the children to be Muslim. They have to cook on certain way, and no pork and so on.

4) You surly should notice that Muslim, especially Arab man are much conversative, and they really can't stand women talking to another man, not even someone asking you soemthng. once i just asked something from a man, my man already get mad with me. When i wear clothes which is a little tight or show a bit of my skin, he said he will cut it. So, i am trying to talk with him about it. He said he won't change. It is okay for them to change you, but not okay for you to change him, not even a small change.

5) Safety is a main concern. You really need someone to come with you, and know exactly what you are doing. If you disappear, at least someone can call the American embassy for you (police may not help). Also, Egypt is huge country, and it is not wise to come alone. please think it twice. I recomment you to ask him to book a motel for you, so you can stay for at least 2 weeks. Never stay with his family until you get married, otherwise, they think you are not a good woman, and the drama will start.


Don't forget to get professional help to check his background investigate his life before getting into serious relationship, you will be surprise what you will find out. Get help from: www.egyptpi.com