Will the new travel Ban affect fiance visas also ?

[Shahrooz 1]

9 minutes ago, OverHere said:

I am about to send my K1 docs in...

 

So where do we stand with this new ban??
- Is it blocked or not ?

- Is a K-1 Visa still accepted (if you are applying for a fiance that is in one of the banned countries).

 

Thanks everyone ahead  of time...

Hi

No it is not blocked because fiance is now a Bona Fide Relationship 

so yes, you can get visa using K-1

[K-1Applicant2017 110]

So my K1 visa was just process at the NVC and sent to Yerevan for an interview. I also received an email from the embassy with the instruction on how to schedule my appointment. Unfortunately, the website where I am supposed to pay for the interview fee and schedule states that there are no upcoming appointments available at this time. I called the embassy and they told me to keep checking back until the consulate section opens something up. 

 

considering that the travel ban is in full effect, we have to qualify for a waiver in order to get our visa. My lawyer said that they will determine if a waiver can be granted on the spot. 

 

Is there anyone else here at this stage in the game?

 

 

[geowrian 22,338]

13 minutes ago, Leila120 said:

even though many possess waivers!

What waiver would they possess? The waive of these travel restrictions is determined by the CO during/after application (i.e. the interview), not via a form or letter presented, AFAIK.

[K-1Applicant2017 110]

4 hours ago, Leila120 said:

@K-1Applicant2017

 

I’m a member of many forums and from what I heard this past week, fiancés are getting denied on the spot, even though many possess waivers! It’s a really bad time to go through any interview with this ban in full effect and if I were you, I would possibly try to delay an interview as long as possible! Or at least until the Supreme Court makes their verdict. 

 

Also, I highly recommend a good Facebook group called, IMMIGRANTS UNITED. This group has over 14,000 members, and most are also impacted by the ban and have valuable advice to share. Here is the link:

 

 https://m.facebook.com/groups/161641507658740

 

4 hours ago, geowrian said:

What waiver would they possess? The waive of these travel restrictions is determined by the CO during/after application (i.e. the interview), not via a form or letter presented, AFAIK.

 

 

From what I understand, I believe @geowrian is correct.. the CO is tasked with determining whether or not an applicant is eligible for a waiver on the the spot and we must provide them with whatever we can for them to make that determination.  

 

@Leila120 thank you for the link.   

[Tatsi 6]

On 12/18/2017 at 6:56 PM, Leila120 said:

@K-1Applicant2017

 

I’m a member of many forums and from what I heard this past week, fiancés are getting denied on the spot, even though many possess waivers! It’s a really bad time to go through any interview with this ban in full effect and if I were you, I would possibly try to delay an interview as long as possible! Or at least until the Supreme Court makes their verdict. 

 

Also, I highly recommend a good Facebook group called, IMMIGRANTS UNITED. This group has over 14,000 members, and most are also impacted by the ban and have valuable advice to share. Here is the link:

 

 https://m.facebook.com/groups/161641507658740

Thank you for sharing. My husband is Syrian and  we have been waiting for an interview for 7 months and nothing. Now with the ban things got ugly with the spouses too. Attorneys are also battling a battle. Its been a crazy process. 

[K-1Applicant2017 110]

11 minutes ago, Tatsi said:

Thank you for sharing. My husband is Syrian and  we have been waiting for an interview for 7 months and nothing. Now with the ban things got ugly with the spouses too. Attorneys are also battling a battle. Its been a crazy process. 

 

Yes- I have heard of fathers, mothers, brothers, and even children being denied visas from Iran since the ban went into full effect. Our plan is to wait as long as we can until we get some good news, perhaps when the courts help sort his madness out.

 

Did you ask the embassy to extend your USCIS NOA2 expiration date? I think I will need to do that too.

[Tatsi 6]

20 minutes ago, K-1Applicant2017 said:

 

Yes- I have heard of fathers, mothers, brothers, and even children being denied visas from Iran since the ban went into full effect. Our plan is to wait as long as we can until we get some good news, perhaps when the courts help sort his madness out.

 

Did you ask the embassy to extend your USCIS NOA2 expiration date? I think I will need to do that too.

Really?? See i was hopeful until i spoke to my attorney the other day. I moved back to the US 8 months ago to be domiciled from Dubai and after all this, thinking to come back as i have no clue how long this process will last. Not sure about NOA2, and if applicable coz im at the last stages.

[K-1Applicant2017 110]

2 minutes ago, Tatsi said:

Really?? See i was hopeful until i spoke to my attorney the other day. I moved back to the US 8 months ago to be domiciled from Dubai and after all this, thinking to come back as i have no clue how long this process will last. Not sure about NOA2, and if applicable coz im at the last stages.

 

Yes, unfortunately I have been hearing constant bad news. I have heard that they are not even considering waiver requests altogether. my Fiance and are actually thinking we may move to dubai instead! 

[Tatsi 6]

1 hour ago, K-1Applicant2017 said:

 

Yes, unfortunately I have been hearing constant bad news. I have heard that they are not even considering waiver requests altogether. my Fiance and are actually thinking we may move to dubai instead! 

Wow!! Well at least this endless wait will be over. Ive done everything i could, now will have to change plans altogether.

[Fereshteh 4]

@K-1Applicant2017 Hey there, any updates on your case? I'm in the same position. Just got my NVC letter. Trying to see if I should proceed to interview or not. Thanks in advance.