Good news for Relatives of Citizens

[Sajid6695 5]

WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents), who are in the process of obtaining visas to become lawful permanent residents of the United States under certain circumstances. The final rule establishes a process that allows certain individuals to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver before they depart the United States to attend immigrant visa interviews in their countries of origin. The process will be effective on March 4, 2013 and more information about the filing process will be made available in the coming weeks at www.uscis.gov.

Link http://go.usa.gov/geB4

Edited January 3, 2013 by Sajid6695

[The Mean Lady 604]

This doesn't seem to affect the majority of us.

It seems to be for people that are not supposed to be in the US but are.

Or am I reading something incorrectly?

I can't see how this helps anyone like myself and most others here that have a spouse living abroad.

[speedwell 224]

This doesn't seem to affect the majority of us.

It seems to be for people that are not supposed to be in the US but are.

Or am I reading something incorrectly?

I can't see how this helps anyone like myself and most others here that have a spouse living abroad.

It is for people who are in the US illegally. Formerly they had to leave the US and file from their home country and wait for their paperwork to be processed, then return. This could take many months for those who had (illegally) built a family and home in the US and had to leave jobs, children, etc. No, it isn't fair to those of us who are separated because we are following the rules and are just waiting for the USCIS to stop dragging their heels. But it is better for the existing employers and children of the people affected.

[The Mean Lady 604]

It is for people who are in the US illegally. Formerly they had to leave the US and file from their home country and wait for their paperwork to be processed, then return. This could take many months for those who had (illegally) built a family and home in the US and had to leave jobs, children, etc. No, it isn't fair to those of us who are separated because we are following the rules and are just waiting for the USCIS to stop dragging their heels. But it is better for the existing employers and children of the people affected.

Pfffft. Well it'd be nice if they'd come up with something for those that do it right.

How about a temporary entrance permit that allows the beneficiary to enter the US until the interview.

I'd be good with that.

Of course I suppose then we'd be dealing with if it were legal to import all of their goods since approval is pending.

OMG too much thinking.

[speedwell 224]

How about a temporary entrance permit that allows the beneficiary to enter the US until the interview.

I'd be good with that.

God, if only. They'll never do it for the I-130 because that is for proving a legit relationship even exists and you're not just trying to gain entrance to the country. I think they should do it after the I-130 is approved, though, because at that point they are satisfied that you really do have a relationship and why in the name of humanity would they force you to be separated after that point?

[The Mean Lady 604]

God, if only. They'll never do it for the I-130 because that is for proving a legit relationship even exists and you're not just trying to gain entrance to the country. I think they should do it after the I-130 is approved, though, because at that point they are satisfied that you really do have a relationship and why in the name of humanity would they force you to be separated after that point?

Oh yes, that's what I was thinking, sorry, definitely AFTER the I-130.

I mean, I could see how it would be a little silly for some countries, flying over, then flying back after like 4 weeks or something, plus AP countries too it wouldn't make sense for.

But dang, i hear montreal takes its sweet booty time completing cases and scheduling interviews.

It would be so helpful to just move down there.

Ew but then I just had a flash of a 15 hour drive to montreal. NO THX.

[SarahBear 4]

Has anyone here spoken with an attorney about this? I am dying to get more info on this new law and what it entails but I was looking at a website for a consult with an immigration lawyer about this and they wanted almost $300 for an hour of a lawyers time to discuss this. O_o I would love to know more.

[pkG2010 1]

psh only of they came up with this 3 years ago. we wouldnt have to go back and fourth so much

[TBoneTX 45,329]

*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to General Immigration Discussion, to be with the other threads on this topic. ***

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TELL US IF THERE IS UPDATE ON 221(g) No visa or other documentation shall be issued to an alien if (1) it appears to the consular officer, from statements in the application, or in the papers submitted therewith, that such alien is ineligible to receive a visa or such other documentation under section 212, or any other provision of law, (2) the application fails to comply with the provisions of this Act, or the regulations issued thereunder, or (3) the consular officer knows or has reason to believe that such alien is ineligible to receive a visa or such other documentation under section 212, or any other provision of law: Provided, That a visa or other documentation may be issued to an alien who is within the purview of section 212(a)(4) , if such alien is otherwise entitled to receive a visa or other documentation, upon receipt of notice by the consular officer from the Attorney General of the giving of a bond or undertaking providing indemnity as in the case of aliens admitted under section 213: Provided further, That a visa may be issued to an alien defined in section 101(a)(15) (B) or , if such alien is otherwise entitled to receive a visa, upon receipt of a notice by the consular officer from the Attorney General of the giving of a bond with sufficient surety in such sum and containing such conditions as the consular officer shall prescribe, to insure that at the expiration of the time for which such alien has been admitted by the Attorney General, as provided in section 214(a) , or upon failure to maintain the status under which he was admitted, or to maintain any status subsequently acquired under section 248 of the Act, such alien will depart from the United States.