Travel Ban Support Group

[NJ515 73]

7 hours ago, Muhammad&Mansory said:

Hello Everyone, 

 

Any good news? especially with those who were mentioned in the most recent article with CNN? 

 

My embassy (Amman) stopped responding to me email inquires

 

 

I got another random CEAC update today... so who knows!

[simplykay 12]

23 minutes ago, NJ515 said:

I got another random CEAC update today... so who knows!

that seems a good sign how long have u been in administrative processing  i hope you get a visa atleast we will be happy for someone who has been through this struggle

[simplykay 12]

1 hour ago, simplykay said:

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[NJ515 73]

3 hours ago, simplykay said:

that seems a good sign how long have u been in administrative processing  i hope you get a visa atleast we will be happy for someone who has been through this struggle

We've only been in AP since last October.. not long enough

[Anibunny 9]

On 6/13/2019 at 3:39 PM, simplykay said:

that seems a good sign how long have u been in administrative processing  i hope you get a visa atleast we will be happy for someone who has been through this struggle

I got one update after senator Kamala did an inquiry late last month, and then 2 more random updates in early June. That's 3 in less than a month. Hope that's a good sign. 10.5 months in AP so far. 

[Anibunny 9]

Anyone notice there were several updates also on the emami v. Neilsen case?? 

What are these new orders?

Still no chance they will reach a decision on this case before 2020?

[salhasl 113]

1 minute ago, Anibunny said:

Anyone notice there were several updates also on the emami v. Neilsen case?? 

What are these new orders?

Still no chance they will reach a decision on this case before 2020?

Basically the govt is saying that since they have issued 3000 waivers, and 12000 more are pending, they have implemented a waiver system in good faith. They are arguing the proclamation does not impose any timeframe on the waiver, so they can take as long as they want to, and on basis of that they are asking the judge to dismiss the case. Not sure if the judge will. Next update is july 11th for the case management conference.  God knows. 

 

I am afraid emami vs neilsen is approaching this the wrong way by claiming that the waiver process is sham. Its not. Its just unreasonably long, and the APA explicitly puts the definition of "reasonable" in the hands of the judiciary. We know that the DOS can complete the security checks within 60 days if the prioritize the case. They either need to hire more people, or automate the process. It does not take 2 years to verify someone. Vast majority of the time your file is just sitting on someones desk waiting to be picked up. Same like it takes 8 months for your I-130 - it does not take them 8 months of work, its just you are in a queue. 

 

Emami vs neilsen is also very broad. This ban has acutely impacted a very small subsection of people. Sure, its an inconvenience to not see your brother or sister or parent or visit the usa - but its a travesty if you cannot be with your spouse/kids or marry your fiance. If there was a lawsuit that focused on this small sub group I would think it would change the definition of "reasonable" in the eyes of the judiciary.

 

Finally, even within the spousal numbers, Iran gets it worst, as the number show below. At this rate, no one is getting a visa from iran in less than 1.5 years to 2 years AFTER interview.

Iran	CR1	9	268	3.25%
Iran	IR1	10	376	2.59%
Somalia	CR1	29	184	13.62%
Somalia	IR1	78	381	16.99%
Syria	CR1	11	97	10.19%
Syria	IR1	27	121	18.24%
Yemen	CR1	35	147	19.23%
Yemen	IR1	402	1,686	19.25%

 

 

[mado1983 79]

On 6/13/2019 at 10:50 AM, Muhammad&Mansory said:

Hello Everyone, 

 

Any good news? especially with those who were mentioned in the most recent article with CNN? 

 

My embassy (Amman) stopped responding to me email inquires

 

 

 they haven't answer my inquiries to

[Saraso 3]

Any one here has his interview in Saudi Arabia? 

How long AP usually takes in their empassy?

how can I find a senator? 

[NJ515 73]

3 hours ago, Saraso said:

Any one here has his interview in Saudi Arabia? 

How long AP usually takes in their empassy?

how can I find a senator? 

You can find your congressman and Senator at https://whoismyrepresentative.com/

 

We didn't interview in Saudi Arabia, but AP is different for everyone. Those of us affected by the travel ban typically see AP longer than 1 year.  It sucks.

Edited June 17, 2019 by NJ515

[Mnj11 29]

Does anyone know if changing status of the petitioner affects the case under AP ? For instance, in our case, the petitioner is currently a GC holder but we're thinking perhaps it would be better if the petitioner applied for naturalization. Also, does anyone know any reputable attorney's office that does online/phone consultations ?

[Saraso 3]

On 6/17/2019 at 3:11 AM, NJ515 said:

You can find your congressman and Senator at https://whoismyrepresentative.com/

 

We didn't interview in Saudi Arabia, but AP is different for everyone. Those of us affected by the travel ban typically see AP longer than 1 year.  It sucks.

Thank you so much. And Yeah this waiting is stressful. 

[Muhammad&Mansory 117]

Hello everyone, 

 

I hope you are all doing well. Today I thought about an idea that might not be very effective; but desperation makes us come up with stupid ideas. 

 

So I decided to write the Supreme Court justices a personalized letter explaining our situation and how the Waiver system in the travel ban that they upheld is a sham; and I requested that they re-visit the travel ban and give exemption to spouses and children! 

 

If anyone wants to do the same, this link provides you with tips on how and where to mail your letter: 
https://legalbeagle.com/5704017-write-supreme-court-justices.html 

 

Regards 

[mado1983 79]

1 minute ago, Muhammad&Mansory said:

Hello everyone, 

 

I hope you are all doing well. Today I thought about an idea that might not be very effective; but desperation makes us come up with stupid ideas. 

 

So I decided to write the Supreme Court justices a personalized letter explaining our situation and how the Waiver system in the travel ban that they upheld is a sham; and I requested that they re-visit the travel ban and give exemption to spouses and children! 

 

If anyone wants to do the same, this link provides you with tips on how and where to mail your letter: 
https://legalbeagle.com/5704017-write-supreme-court-justices.html 

 

Regards 

Im affraid no one will read it

[bosman 7]

2 minutes ago, mado1983 said:

Im affraid no one will read it

Doesn't hurt to try.

Thank you @Muhammad&Mansory

I'll be writing one as well.