Trump's Travel Ban Mega Thread

[Crazy Cat 41,345]

3 minutes ago, Patricia Owuh said:

What I just heard was if you do not have a visa in hand before Feb. 21 there will be no travel. I don't know exactly what they will do at that stage , unless the hold it until the ban is lifted or you get a waiver which I hear is complicated to get around.

That is what has happened in other banned countries.....

[FPope 64]

I haven't been able to concentrate on anything since this news broke. I am just so heartbroken. After all the long wait, since 2018 Jan and money spent. It beats me why this has to happen.

Edited February 4, 2020 by FPope

[PatLuvO 284]

1 hour ago, FPope said:

I haven't been able to concentrate on anything since this news broke. I am just so heartbroken. After all the long wait, since 2018 Jan and money spent. It beats me why this has to happen.

There is a travel ban support group thread you can read to get a better understanding but from what  I read a visa can still be obtained it will just take longer. Initially they will receive a denial at the interview due to the ban but as long as the applicant is able to clear additional background checks there is a possibility of obtaining a visa. They also said the waiver process is more automated now so more visas have been issued recently. I am sure if I’m not correct someone will jump in and clarify. Don’t worry or stress too much remain positive. Keep yourself informed. There is a wealth of knowledge of this forum.

[sandraigho 53]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/businessday.ng/news/article/us-may-lift-visa-ban-on-nigeria-in-one-month-minister/amp/

Hope this gets done asap.

[PatLuvO 284]

2 minutes ago, sandraigho said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/businessday.ng/news/article/us-may-lift-visa-ban-on-nigeria-in-one-month-minister/amp/

Hope this gets done asap.

Thanks for sharing!!

[Fortune1 2]

Hi everyone, trying to get some clarifications on the implications of the recent immigration ban on some countries.

Last month, the US government announced immigration ban on some countries, including my home country where my wife is right now. The new policy as announced, will take effect from the 21st of this month. All my required documents have been accepted at NVC and moved to the US consulate , waiting for interview appointment.

My questions are; Is this ban for new filers or will if affect everyone that has not gone fore interview before the effective date of 21/02/20?

Will the new ban affect cases that are already processing or those already completed by the NVC.?

Will it affect cases that have been sent to the country's US consulate and are awaiting interview date?

 

Thanks

 

[MB302 6]

I wonder what will happen with this travel ban again Nigeria. My petition for relative I-130 was approved December 23rd but USCIS haven't sent my approval notice to NVC yet, I am just wondering if that's normal or its due to the travel ban that will become effective this month. Is anyone else in the similar situation? I just need a little bit of hope at this point. 

 

Thanks

[Crazy Cat 41,345]

4 minutes ago, MB302 said:

I wonder what will happen with this travel ban again Nigeria. My petition for relative I-130 was approved December 23rd but USCIS haven't sent my approval notice to NVC yet, I am just wondering if that's normal or its due to the travel ban that will become effective this month. Is anyone else in the similar situation? I just need a little bit of hope at this point. 

 

Thanks

The visa process will not be affected until the interview stage.  At that point, the visa will be placed on hold after the interview (assuming there are no other problems).....The visa will remain unissued until either the ban is lifted or a wavier has been approved.

[Crazy Cat 41,345]

1 hour ago, PatLuvO said:

There is a travel ban support group thread you can read to get a better understanding but from what  I read a visa can still be obtained it will just take longer. Initially they will receive a denial at the interview due to the ban but as long as the applicant is able to clear additional background checks there is a possibility of obtaining a visa. They also said the waiver process is more automated now so more visas have been issued recently. I am sure if I’m not correct someone will jump in and clarify. Don’t worry or stress too much remain positive. Keep yourself informed. There is a wealth of knowledge of this forum.

My understanding is that Approved Waivers for travel banned countries have been extremely rare.....

[Unknown4 10]

On 2/2/2020 at 6:03 AM, Mrs Akintomide said:

My husband's interview is on Feb 20th, I am so worried that I haven't slept since Friday night. 

Try to expendit, write letter of expendit,that you want ealier date,bec of the ban

[geowrian 22,337]

No harm in requesting an expedited appointment.

Although I have a feeling pretty much everybody with a slight chance to have an appointment in time will be doing so.

If so, unfortunately the people with emergencies likely won't get a timely decision.

Edited February 4, 2020 by geowrian

[Mrs Akintomide 100]

41 minutes ago, Unknown4 said:

Try to expendit, write letter of expendit,that you want ealier date,bec of the ban

Do you think that will work?

[Unknown4 10]

3 minutes ago, Mrs Akintomide said:

Do you think that will work?

Yes bec you want ealier interview date,bec of the ban,bec you and her have be separated too long and your US petitioner cant wait no longer if you are not home to him or her these month,they should kindly give you ealier interview date bec of the travel ban Nigeria is for you to able to have your visa in hand and join your hubby or wife befor feb 21 the ban will be effect ,and everyone that got approved of immigrants visa in Lagos Nigeria embassy, do have their visa in their passport in just three day after interview 

[designguy 1,179]

37 minutes ago, Unknown4 said:

Yes bec you want ealier interview date,bec of the ban,bec you and her have be separated too long and your US petitioner cant wait no longer if you are not home to him or her these month,they should kindly give you ealier interview date bec of the travel ban Nigeria is for you to able to have your visa in hand and join your hubby or wife befor feb 21 the ban will be effect ,and everyone that got approved of immigrants visa in Lagos Nigeria embassy, do have their visa in their passport in just three day after interview 

Requesting an expedite to avoid the ban being implemented is not a legitimate reason. A request like that would be denied

[Unknown4 10]

8 minutes ago, designguy said:

Requesting an expedite to avoid the ban being implemented is not a legitimate reason. A request like that would be denied

I mean he should expendit by writing a letter to US embassy in Lagos,to get ealier interview date befor feb 20 they him,dint get me wrong k