Asalamu Alaykum, I am an American Muslim currently residing in Kansas City, Missouri. I met my husband a year ago in Kansas City, Missouri while he was here at university studying. Four months ago he proposed to me before he left to go home to Saudi Arabia. He has begun our paperwork in regards to being granted permission to marry a non-saudi national i.e myself.
I have read MANY stories online about how long the process may take and the fact that we may need connections or money to get the marriage approved. Which fortuantely are two things we definitely have (connections and money) a few of his family members have governmental jobs. The marriage permission application goes through MOI (Ministry of Interior) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fortunately for our case my husband works for the MOI (Ministry of interior) in Sakaka, Al Jawf.
My question lies here is there a way that possibly his position with MOI may help speed up our process in getting permission to marry. We have looked aimlessly at ways for me to visit but it is seemingly impossible until our paperwork has been completed. Should I contact MOI in Riyadh to ask this question whilst providing out reference number for the submitted information.
Our process with the paperwork has just begun and I have read SO MUCH online that worries me but INSHALLAH his position with MOI may put us in an easier situation than the others that I have read about. Asking for advice if you know anything about this topic.
Shukran,
MaSalamah