Trump's future immigration policies- speculation MEGATHREAD

[JFH 12,191]

I’d worry about it when it actually happens...which is unlikely to be in our lifetime.

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

24 minutes ago, ujones said:

No politics intended, but I’m a little concerned about how does the new proposed point system for immigration would affect the pending green card applicants including AOS from K1.. can anyone shed some light on this matter please ?

The merit based system that has been proposed will more than likely not happen at all. Even if it did happen it would not affect petitions for spouses, fiances, or children. 

[Hypnos 6,578]

Surprised this hasn't been posted here yet, but the White House announced yesterday that they're proposing to ramp-up enforcement of the I-864 affidavit of support for cases where immigrants use public benefits and have a sponsor on record. Federal agencies are being directed to draw up plans to evaluate which aliens are using which programs, send a bill to their I-864 sponsor, and if the sponsor doesn't pay the bill then the cost would be added on to their federal income tax return. Since this is mostly a change to how the law is enforced on the executive side, and it's already legislation, it doesn't appear as if any Congressional action would be necessary.

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-taking-action-protect-social-safety-net-promote-self-sufficiency-non-citizens/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/23/donald-trump-green-card-holders-should-pay-back-welfare-benefits/1211711001/

https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/445212-trump-moves-to-crack-down-on-welfare-tourism

[Villanelle 4,122]

I also didnt see the following anywhere--- seems a lot of stuff is going on and people just arent paying attention...  

 

On Friday, HUD issued  a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would prohibit mixed status families from living in public housing and Section 8 programs. Currently, mixed status families receive prorated housing subsidies so that ineligible family members do not receive any housing assistance. The proposal would also require all subsidized housing residents who are not elderly to have their immigration status verified.  Families with members who are deemed “ineligible” will be evicted from subsidized housing after 18 months or sooner. The 60-day comment period will end on July 9.  Many PIF organizations joined a statement of opposition to the proposed rule. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/10/2019-09566/housing-and-community-development-act-of-1980-verification-of-eligible-status

 

Public charge DEPORTATION from DOJ (different from DHS proposed rule) This would impact people in the US who have taken benefits. https://protectingimmigrantfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PIFdeportationFAQ.pdf   and- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-benefits-exclusive/exclusive-trump-administration-proposal-would-make-it-easier-to-deport-immigrants-who-use-public-benefits-idUSKCN1S91UR?il=0

 

[Carpe Vinum 2,330]

Read this this morning....

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/23/donald-trump-green-card-holders-should-pay-back-welfare-benefits/1211711001/

[Plsam 2]

Hello expart  in the  House hope this President  Trump  immigration  policy  will not  affect  any fillers now am just asking 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

36 minutes ago, Plsam said:

Hello expart  in the  House hope this President  Trump  immigration  policy  will not  affect  any fillers now am just asking 

First off it is only a proposal. Secondly it will affect immediate family members of USCs like children, wife, or a fiance  

[Plsam 2]

20 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

First off it is only a proposal. Secondly it will affect immediate family members of USCs like children, wife, or a fiance  

The way people and the  media are  talking  about it is scary hope is coming to be  reality 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

4 minutes ago, Plsam said:

The way people and the  media are  talking  about it is scary hope is coming to be  reality 

Of course they are making it sound scary because they are wanting clicks, traffic, views to their channel/website. 

 

 

[Ryan H 3,819]

Posts merged with existing thread.

 

2 hours ago, Plsam said:

Hello expart  in the  House hope this President  Trump  immigration  policy  will not  affect  any fillers now am just asking 

 

2 hours ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

First off it is only a proposal. Secondly it will affect immediate family members of USCs like children, wife, or a fiance  

 

1 hour ago, Plsam said:

The way people and the  media are  talking  about it is scary hope is coming to be  reality 

 

1 hour ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Of course they are making it sound scary because they are wanting clicks, traffic, views to their channel/website. 

 

 

 

[Mr Trav 15]

Note: This is not a political discussion, just a policy one. 

 

I have been reading the papers and reputable sources online that really tend to frankly, scare me, about the administration's plan for either slowing down, changing, or upping denials of legal spousal visas. I am now on month 9 just about (Nebraska center) for my Filipina wife's spousal petition. With one NOA so far. I am now second guessing myself as if I should have filed in 2015 or 2016. Is anyone else nervous about the news articles, proposals, etc? Again, this is not a discussion to inflame politics. And yes, I am aware that USCIS states the Nebraska center is 9.5 to 13 months, but is that for both NOA? I am confused.

[Lemonslice 4,941]

I don't think there is anything to worry about just now - they still need a reason to deny you... It is not like they are randomly selecting only 3 out of 5 applications to make it to the next round.  Now, if you are planning your sister-in-law or parents-in-law to immigrate, that might not be possible for much longer. 

[AraBel 11]

I got my 10 years Greencard for almost two years. So be patient! 

[RamonGomez 272]

20 minutes ago, Mr Trav said:

Note: This is not a political discussion, just a policy one. 

 

I have been reading the papers and reputable sources online that really tend to frankly, scare me, about the administration's plan for either slowing down, changing, or upping denials of legal spousal visas. I am now on month 9 just about (Nebraska center) for my Filipina wife's spousal petition. With one NOA so far. I am now second guessing myself as if I should have filed in 2015 or 2016. Is anyone else nervous about the news articles, proposals, etc? Again, this is not a discussion to inflame politics. And yes, I am aware that USCIS states the Nebraska center is 9.5 to 13 months, but is that for both NOA? I am confused.

 

There's pretty much one rule that's held constant throughout INS/USCIS history: file as early as possible.

 

The immigration process has become a joke now.

• 6.5-8.5 months for AP/EAD?
• 9-11 months to get a K1 visa, only to encounter another wait of up to...
• 12-18 months for a 2-year green card in some locations?
• 14-16 months to remove conditions?
• Major N400, CR1/IR1 slowdowns

It's no shock people take the chance and AOS from a tourist visa, rather than go thru ridiculously long separations, and risk the off-chance of getting stuck in some BS administrative processing black hole, separated the whole time for an indeterminate period of time.

 

I belong to another country-specific immigration forum, and it's almost unbelievable to so see what members went through up to 2016. For example a K1 visa used to take 4-6 months, AOS would be 4-6 months, ROC 6-8 months, CR1/IR1s 10-12 months, and so on.

Edited May 27, 2019 by RamonGomez

[JFH 12,191]

30 minutes ago, Mr Trav said:

 

I have been reading the papers and reputable sources online that really tend to frankly, scare me, about the administration's plan for either slowing down, changing, or upping denials of legal spousal visas.  

 

Which reputable sources would these be? I’ve seen nothing official that confirms that they are going to increase denials. How would they do that? Everyone who files on a Tuesday to be denied? Everyone whose last name begins with W? Everyone who wears glasses? Everyone born in October?