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2 hours ago, Suss&Camm said:

Uhmmm Am I reading it right? Suspension of the VWP?

Section says yes, suspended according to sec.222 of INA

https://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5161.html

 

Section 10 interesting:-  https://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/documents/world/read-the-draft-of-the-executive-order-on-immigration-and-refugees/2289/

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8 minutes ago, Patient said:

Section says yes, suspended according to sec.222 of INA

https://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-5161.html

 

Section 10 interesting:-  https://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/documents/world/read-the-draft-of-the-executive-order-on-immigration-and-refugees/2289/


No, VWP is not getting suspended. Only several European countries are able to use that.

01/13/2016: I-129F filed  07/15/2016: K-1 visa in hand
10/13/2016: Filed AOS + EAD/AP.   07/07/2017: Permanent resident (Conditional)
04/16/2019: Filed ROC  11/17/2020: Approved. (10 yr GC)

 

Naturalization                                                        
09/02/2020: Filed (Online)    09/08/2020: NOA1: (NBC) 
10/22/2020: Biometrics Reuse Notice.  12/22/2020: Online Status Changed to Interview Was Scheduled.  
01/29/2021: N-400 Interview - PASSED! 01/29/2021: Same-day oath ceremony.  
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There will be no visa issuance in Iran for a little while as well for Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries. She might be either in AP for a while or interview can be canceled until the issue again.

01/13/2016: I-129F filed  07/15/2016: K-1 visa in hand
10/13/2016: Filed AOS + EAD/AP.   07/07/2017: Permanent resident (Conditional)
04/16/2019: Filed ROC  11/17/2020: Approved. (10 yr GC)

 

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10/22/2020: Biometrics Reuse Notice.  12/22/2020: Online Status Changed to Interview Was Scheduled.  
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No executive order (so far) that restricts immigration of Iranian nationals. 

Today's two EOs were about the wall and boosting CBP|ICE personnel. 

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January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

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March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

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Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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3 minutes ago, KierenHby said:

No executive order (so far) that restricts immigration of Iranian nationals. 

Today's two EOs were about the wall and boosting CBP|ICE personnel. 

That's what I thought; nothing signed today.

 

From New York Times, updated 1 hour ago

"Donald J. Trump is expected to issue as early as Thursday outlines his plans to indefinitely block Syrian refugees from entering the United States and institute a temporary halt on all refugees from the rest of the world."

 

"The order would require tougher vetting of foreigners fleeing persecution and place a monthlong ban on allowing any person into the United States from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen. Refugee admissions would be halted for 120 days while a review of screening procedures is completed. When it resumes, the program would be far smaller, with the total number of refugees resettled in the United States this year more than halved, to 50,000 from 110,000."

 

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/25/us/politics/refugees-immigrants-wall-trump.html

 

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  • Statement Of Reason Received October, 11 2016
  • Passport Data Page Received October, 11 2016
  • Form DS-2019 Received October, 11 2016
  • Form DS-3035 October, 11 2016
  • Fee Received October, 11 2016
  • No Objection Statement Received November 07, 2016
  • Incomplete Information Letter Sent November 08, 2016
  • Change of Address Received November 09, 2016
  • No Objection Statement Received November, 25 2016
  • Department of State Decision: Favorable Recommendation. Date Recommendation Sent November, 30 2016
  • USCIS NOA December 13, 2016 - Dated December 6, 2016
  • USCIS NOA - approval - March 21, 2017 - Dated March 13, 2017 (Waiver Journey Done)
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  • Day 00 - Dec-12-2016 - AOS Package Delivered [Chicago Lockbox]
  • Day 09 - Dec-21-2016 - Checks Cashed
  • Day 11 - Dec-23-2016 - electronic NOAs X4!!! (12:30 am) email and text notifications
  • Day 15 - Dec-27-2016 - NOAs in the mail; Dated 12/22/2016
  • Day 26 - Jan-07-2017 - Biometrics letter for 1/18/2017
  • Day 28 - Jan-09-2017 - Successful walk-in for biometrics (Cleveland USCIS)
  • Day 29 - Jan-10-2017 - RFIE (I-864)
  • Day 45 - Jan-26-2017 - RFIE response sent 
  • Day 49 - Jan-30-2017 - RFIE delivered to USCIS @ Lees Summit, MO
  • Day 50 - Jan-31-2017 - RFIE response received by USCIS (case update)

  • Day 100 - March -22-2017 - EAD card being produced (4 text msgs!!)

  • Day 105 - March -27-2017 - EAD & AP approval notices in the mail

  • Day 107 - March-29-2017 - EAD & AP mailed to me

  • Day 110 - April-01-2017 - EAD/AP combo card received

  • Day 171 - June-01-2017 - request change address to Pittsburgh, PA

  • Day 319 - Oct - 27 - 2017 - Interview notice for November 30

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Wow wow wow...the mayor of New York isn't mincing words with Trump:  

Mayor Bill de Blasio slammed President Donald Trump on Wednesday following an executive order he signed that cut federal grant money to "sanctuary" states and cities that often refuse to cooperate with federal authorities on actions against illegal immigrants.

The executive order "runs contrary to the character and values of this city, and I would argue is contrary to the character and values of this country," de Blasio said during a news conference.

 

http://www.amny.com/news/politics/trump-s-sanctuary-cities-executive-order-denounced-by-de-blasio-1.13014751

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3 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

Wow wow wow...the mayor of New York isn't mincing words with Trump:  

Mayor Bill de Blasio slammed President Donald Trump on Wednesday following an executive order he signed that cut federal grant money to "sanctuary" states and cities that often refuse to cooperate with federal authorities on actions against illegal immigrants.

The executive order "runs contrary to the character and values of this city, and I would argue is contrary to the character and values of this country," de Blasio said during a news conference.

 

http://www.amny.com/news/politics/trump-s-sanctuary-cities-executive-order-denounced-by-de-blasio-1.13014751

Sounds like something along the lines of (former AZ) Sheriff Arpaio unwilling to follow Obama admin rules..?

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January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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6 minutes ago, KierenHby said:

Sounds like something along the lines of (former AZ) Sheriff Arpaio unwilling to follow Obama admin rules..?

Indeed.  He's basically calling for people to not support this and feels it's unamerican

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23 minutes ago, John Mercury said:

I really do not know what I should do, I am so worried. my wife's interview is in about 30 days (Feb. 23, 2017)

 

Relax?  Pick up a hobby?  You could knit her a sweater!

 

Honestly, you have no reason to worry yet.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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2 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

Indeed.  He's basically calling for people to not support this and feels it's unamerican

Freedom of speech. The back and forth has begin sooner than I thought.  Sounds very much like Cuomo positioning for a 2020 WH run. 

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January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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2 minutes ago, KierenHby said:

Freedom of speech. The back and forth has begin sooner than I thought.  Sounds very much like Cuomo positioning for a 2020 WH run. 

Perhaps.  But I think that the biggest point I'm taking is that NYC is not afraid of losing almost $7billion in funding

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