Trump's Travel Ban Mega Thread

[BrittIgbinovia 30]

On 1/31/2020 at 4:22 PM, Pmta1 said:

Currently the Travel Ban countries have two options to get a visa approved (1) use a non-designated country passport (2) request a waiver after the interview. Option 1 is the best and easiest so far. Option 2 has seen a range of outcomes. I've heard unconfirmed news several additional countries may be added in the future to the Travel ban.

Hello,

 

i have been trying to find the waiver on USCIS website for the INA restrictions. Any idea on what form should be used? Also at what point do we need to submit the waiver? Is it after the file is adjudicated. ? 

[geowrian 22,337]

2 minutes ago, BrittIgbinovia said:

i have been trying to find the waiver on USCIS website for the INA restrictions. Any idea on what form should be used? Also at what point do we need to submit the waiver? Is it after the file is adjudicated. ? 

It's not a waiver you can just apply for. The CO can recommend you for one after the interview, once you are determined otherwise eligible for the visa.

[Mrs Akintomide 100]

Good morning Lagos people, I just got off the phone few minutes ago. I talked to someone at the US embassy in Lagos about the visa restrictions and all, she said they haven't gotten any new information about what to do at the embassy but she is very sure the NVC will send us an email to let us know if the restriction will affect our visa. 

[Patricia Owuh 175]

58 minutes ago, BrittIgbinovia said:

Hello,

 

i have been trying to find the waiver on USCIS website for the INA restrictions. Any idea on what form should be used? Also at what point do we need to submit the waiver? Is it after the file is adjudicated. ? 

My attorney said it is at the consulate stage.

[Ope & Toni 2]

This SUCKS!!!

[Besamiot 35]

On 2/1/2020 at 12:39 PM, Angel4love said:

I don't have an appointment yet at the embassy. So the issue of being denied is not practical at this moment.

 

Can I expedite my appointment before the deadline?

 

You are right. Something to do with security standards 

Someone was explaining it to me today. Security concerns.  Here in the US, you can be tracked wherever you have lived.  They want Nigeria to put in place a system like that so that people can properly be identified and vetted. 

[Alimanu 77]

35 minutes ago, Besamiot said:

Someone was explaining it to me today. Security concerns.  Here in the US, you can be tracked wherever you have lived.  They want Nigeria to put in place a system like that so that people can properly be identified and vetted. 

"Properly be identified and vetted" most countries don't have that...

[Vbreezy 19]

Will this visa band Trump has for Feb 21 affect us? Our approval is set for sometime in April. My husband is in Nigeria. 

[Sebaslyn125 22]

On 2/1/2020 at 12:16 AM, geowrian said:

You can file for them fine. The I-130 petition should have no issue with their country of citizenship.

You are permitted to file for them as a USC.

 

Their eligibility for a visa is the issue. They are not guaranteed any rights to immigrate or otherwise enter the US.

They can request a waiver after the visa interview.

Please correct me if I am incorrect.  The burden of proof is on the applicant to show 3 things according to the Proclamation 13780:

 

Waivers: A consular officer may, on a case-by-case basis and within their discretion, grant a waiver to affected immigrants for certain reasons.

The person seeking entry must prove that: (

A) denying entry would cause the foreign national undue hardship;

(B) entry would not pose a threat to the national security or public safety of the United States; and

(C) entry would be in the national interest.

 

Some examples of this include:

● foreign nationals with significant past contacts, study, work, or business in the United States

● foreign nationals with immediate family members in the United States where a denial of entry would cause undue hardship to the foreign national

● people with uniquely compelling circumstances (such as children, adoptees, or those seeking urgent medical care)

● people employed by the United States government or an international organization

 

The waiver will be considered only for "close family ties" as defined by the Trump Administration.

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

12 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

Will this visa band Trump has for Feb 21 affect us? Our approval is set for sometime in April. My husband is in Nigeria. 

Yes.  The ban will affect your husband's visa.  Expect the process to continue normally through the interview.  After the interview, the visa will be placed on hold until either the ban is lifted or a waiver is approved.........Good luck.

Edited February 3, 2020 by missileman

[designguy 1,179]

As of now the ban is to be implemented Feb 22. As of that date Nigerians are banned from immigrating to the US without a waiver. A waiver can be recommended at the time of his interview. There is nothing at this point that can be done so one should just proceed as things may still change

[Vbreezy 19]

Thank you all for your comments. 

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

11 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

Thank you all for your comments. 

Good luck.  I have seen reports that Nigeria has started working to address this situation.  Hopefully, this ban will be short-lived.

[Arewa 146]

45 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

Will this visa band Trump has for Feb 21 affect us? Our approval is set for sometime in April. My husband is in Nigeria. 

Yes honey, but we are praying it gets lifted soon. 

[Besamiot 35]

1 hour ago, Vbreezy said:

Will this visa band Trump has for Feb 21 affect us? Our approval is set for sometime in April. My husband is in Nigeria. 

I don't think anyone knows the answer at this time. I'm waiting for approval too. I will just wait it out. Its tough but its better to be calm.