Form DS-5535 'SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS'

[MO&RA 22]

5 hours ago, letitgo said:

Yes I am originally from one of those countries. I had the interview on October and the officer asked for my resume and later got an email with DS-5535. But from another group and also from wherever I am checking on one got visa from one of those countries after Dec 8th. They say (people in the group) there wont be any visa issued until the final decision on July (for ban countries). I am not sure if that is true? Even though I am Canadian and been living here for more than 10 years but apparently I fall under those ban countries and I have not idea how long it will take. I had no updates on my case so far and I cannot find anyone in similar situation. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks!

p.s. do you guys think I should hire and attorney? Does that help? The embassy doesn't give me any answer I just receive typical reply.

What has happened on Dec 8th or after  that you think they stopped issuing visas? Would you update me about the new laws? I'm getting worried now  

[letitgo 3]

11 minutes ago, MO&RA said:

What has happened on Dec 8th or after  that you think they stopped issuing visas? Would you update me about the new laws? I'm getting worried now  

Apparently thy suspended any visa issue until further decision. At least I couldn't find anyone got visa after Dec from one of those countries hope I am wrong (but I have heard that from other people too). I have not got any updates so far since my interview, unless I send them email.

[MO&RA 22]

Does the Proclamation apply to dual nationals?

This Proclamation does not restrict the travel of dual nationals, so long as they are traveling on the passport of a non-designated country. 

Our embassies and consulates around the world will process visa applications and issue nonimmigrant and immigrant visas to otherwise eligible visa applicants who apply with a passport from a non-designated country, even if they hold dual nationality from one of the eight restricted countries. 

 

What is a “close family member” for the purposes of determining if someone is eligible for a waiver?   

Section 201(b) of the INA provides a definition of immediate relative, which is used to interpret the term “close family member” as used in the waiver category.  This limits the relationship to spouses, children under the age of 21, and parents.  While the INA definition includes only children, spouses, and parents of a U.S. citizen, in the context of the Presidential Proclamation it also includes these relationships with LPRs and aliens lawfully admitted on a valid nonimmigrant visa in addition to U.S. citizens.

 

 

[MO&RA 22]

Just now, MO&RA said:

Does the Proclamation apply to dual nationals?

This Proclamation does not restrict the travel of dual nationals, so long as they are traveling on the passport of a non-designated country. 

Our embassies and consulates around the world will process visa applications and issue nonimmigrant and immigrant visas to otherwise eligible visa applicants who apply with a passport from a non-designated country, even if they hold dual nationality from one of the eight restricted countries. 

 

What is a “close family member” for the purposes of determining if someone is eligible for a waiver?   

Section 201(b) of the INA provides a definition of immediate relative, which is used to interpret the term “close family member” as used in the waiver category.  This limits the relationship to spouses, children under the age of 21, and parents.  While the INA definition includes only children, spouses, and parents of a U.S. citizen, in the context of the Presidential Proclamation it also includes these relationships with LPRs and aliens lawfully admitted on a valid nonimmigrant visa in addition to U.S. citizens.

 

 

So according to this, having a dual citizenship and being the immediate relative would qualify most of us for a waiver! 

[letitgo 3]

12 minutes ago, MO&RA said:

So according to this, having a dual citizenship and being the immediate relative would qualify most of us for a waiver! 

Hopefully and we will see how long it will take. My interview was on Oct and no update or change since then.

[Shazyyo 37]

1 hour ago, letitgo said:

Apparently thy suspended any visa issue until further decision. At least I couldn't find anyone got visa after Dec from one of those countries hope I am wrong (but I have heard that from other people too). I have not got any updates so far since my interview, unless I send them email.

Which countries? Can you send a list? On this forum in previous days two or three people have got their visas issued. But i dont know from which country they belonged

[Shazyyo 37]

7 hours ago, asc1016_ said:

I still haven't been able to check its still telling the same thing  

Yes I am experiencing this problem. May be they are doing maintainence. It will work after one day or two. 

[NLZZLN 6]

The website is working i just checked my status. 

 

I have one question my status was updated 2 days in a row so that means they r working on my case n it will be approved soon???

[Shazyyo 37]

23 minutes ago, NLZZLN said:

The website is working i just checked my status. 

 

I have one question my status was updated 2 days in a row so that means they r working on my case n it will be approved soon???

We cannot say anything. Some times its a good news and sometimes its just that they have updated the website or working or your case may be. And yes website is a little bit down because of maintainence may be. Stay hopeful and keep praying.

[Nextlevel 18]

37 minutes ago, NLZZLN said:

The website is working i just checked my status. 

 

I have one question my status was updated 2 days in a row so that means they r working on my case n it will be approved soon???

It actually means someone has checked your file and the process is still the same 

 

May I ask when were the last time you saw the update what date I mean

[NLZZLN 6]

1 hour ago, Nextlevel said:

It actually means someone has checked your file and the process is still the same 

 

May I ask when were the last time you saw the update what date I mean

I saw update on feb 19 n then today feb 21 i checked but update was made 20 feb.

 

2 updates feb 19 n feb 20. 

[letitgo 3]

15 hours ago, Shazyyo said:

Which countries? Can you send a list? On this forum in previous days two or three people have got their visas issued. But i dont know from which country they belonged

Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. You can find the complete details here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-enhancing-vetting-capabilities-processes-detecting-attempted-entry-united-states-terrorists-public-safety-threats/

[yousef5 4]

4 hours ago, letitgo said:

Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. You can find the complete details here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-enhancing-vetting-capabilities-processes-detecting-attempted-entry-united-states-terrorists-public-safety-threats/

I heard there is no travel ban any more and I know two ppl who got their visa on January and beginning of February and they were from one of the travel ban countries 

[MO&RA 22]

48 minutes ago, yousef5 said:

I heard there is no travel ban any more and I know two ppl who got their visa on January and beginning of February and they were from one of the travel ban countries 

Lets be hopeful then  

[YoungPadawan 21]

On 2/21/2018 at 8:15 AM, NLZZLN said:

The website is working i just checked my status. 

 

I have one question my status was updated 2 days in a row so that means they r working on my case n it will be approved soon???

It could be. Unfortunately there's no way to know for sure. When was your interview? And when were you given the Ds5535?