Atlas guides

Short, practical how-to's for Moroccans in the US. Each one ends with a one-click Atlas search.

• How to get an H-1B visa as a Moroccan professional

  A practical overview of the H-1B path for Moroccan engineers, researchers, and skilled workers — eligibility, timeline, and employer sponsorship.

• Where the Moroccan diaspora lives in the US

  The largest and fastest-growing Moroccan-American communities — with advice on trust networks, mosques, and cultural associations in each hub.

• How to send money to Morocco from the US

  Fees, speed, and trust — a comparison of the main remittance paths from the US diaspora to Morocco, plus bank-account tips.

• Renew your Moroccan passport from the U.S.

  Use your jurisdictional Moroccan consulate (NY, DC, or honorary post) and book via the official e-services portal.

• Get a U.S. tourist visa for a Moroccan family member

  Family applies through the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca. DS-160, visa fee, and strong ties to Morocco are the big gates.

• If U.S. immigration detains you, ask for legal help fast

  Do not sign anything you don't understand. Get a phone call, contact family, and reach an immigration lawyer or legal nonprofit immediately.

• Register a child born in the U.S. with Moroccan authorities

  Use your nearest Moroccan consulate with the child's long-form U.S. birth certificate and both parents' Moroccan IDs.

• Use the consulate for a Morocco power of attorney

  Consular notarization is the cleanest path for real estate, family, or banking matters back home.

• Repatriate a deceased family member from the U.S. to Morocco

  Contact the consulate immediately. Work with a repatriation-experienced funeral home. Costs typically $8k–$15k.

• Apostille a U.S. document for use in Morocco

  Morocco is a Hague Apostille party since 2016 — most U.S. public documents no longer need embassy legalization.

• If a parent is hospitalized in Morocco while you're in the U.S.

  Get ward-level contact, identify a local family representative, and prepare a consular POA + emergency travel document if needed.

• Legalize a Moroccan diploma for U.S. employers or graduate school

  WES/ECE credential evaluation + certified translation is the standard path; apostille on the original may be required for licensing.

• Send money to family in Morocco

  Wise / Western Union / MoneyGram / bank wire — compare the effective FX spread, not just the headline fee.