Trump's Travel Ban Mega Thread

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30 minutes ago, Olubunmi said:

Hello VJ any help is appreciated 

I just saw the new Donald Trump's administration immigrant visa ban on NIGERIA  & 4 other African countries today . 

My dad who is a US Citizen started filing an IR3 VISA for i & my sister on Feb 22nd 2018  and we've been waiting for our interview date to be scheduled by US Consulate/embassy Nigeria since july 23, 2019 after we got a mail from  NVC that we would be contacted by Nigeria Embassy for Medical test date & Interview date . But since then nothing and now with the new immigration visa ban affecting my country .(NIGERIA)

 

I WANT TO ASK IS THERE STILL HOPE OF GETTING AN INTERVIEW DATE (WE STARTED FILING THE CASE SINCE 2018 ) DESPITE DONALD TRUMP'S IMMIGRANTS VISA BAN ?? 

 

 

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[osmosesnew 17]

2 hours ago, CaylinObinna said:

So my husband's interview date is February 10th..our immigration laywer told us that in Nigerian they already do the biometrics ect the day of interview. He said that if everything goes smoothly at his interview and that if he is told he is being aproved that day(even if he does not have visa in hand by February 22nd) that means that he should be exempt from this...does anyone else know or have an opinion on this? His interview being so close. They say 7 to ten buisness days typically for the visa to actual be issued out for him to pick up. 

I would not worry too much. If every goes well his visa will be issued within three business days. My brother had Interview Jan 21 (Tuesday) and got back his passport with visa on Friday. Just make sure he is well prepared so nothing goes wrong.

 

Also my friend had interview same Jan 21. He was verbally told he is being approved but his visa cannot be issued because he needs to complete Sputum Culture which will take 10 weeks. I worry for him because his visa was not issued yet despite being told he has been approved.

[Mrs Akintomide 100]

9 minutes ago, osmosesnew said:

I would not worry too much. If every goes well his visa will be issued within three business days. My brother had Interview Jan 21 (Tuesday) and got back his passport with visa on Friday. Just make sure he is well prepared so nothing goes wrong.

 

Also my friend had interview same Jan 21. He was verbally told he is being approved but his visa cannot be issued because he needs to complete Sputum Culture which will take 10 weeks. I worry for him because his visa was not issued yet despite being told he has been approved.

I am so worried too, My husband's interview date is Feb 20th at the Lagos embassy. Should I be worried ???

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1 hour ago, Treasure1 said:

"First, as I said before, it is important to remember that this Proclamation only restricts entry on certain categories of immigrant visas. Family members can still visit their loved ones, businesses can still employ qualified candidates, and other visits can take place on a temporary basis with a non-immigrant visa."


I just observed he used certain categories of immigrant visas and not all categories of immigrant visas. Hopefully fiance(e) and spousal visas won't be affected 

I really hope so because my brother fiancée is planning to file for him this coming week! I hope this restriction won’t affect Spousal visas applicants 

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3 hours ago, Danova said:

What of those of us that has been on the wait game for 5yrs now for F1 category? Does it mean the wait is now in vain ? 

Yes.. Unless a new president issues another order that overrides this present one.

[Mike E 11,739]

6 hours ago, Major said:

2. If you were already issued the immigrant visa before the travel ban comes into effect on Feb 21st, but decides to wait till a later date for your second wedding anniversary (in a bit to get the 10years Green Card) which is around the corner, do you think the immigrant will have problems at POE? 

We asked a similar question of my wife’s attorney. My wife is from Myanmar (one of the affected countries) and her green card is due to arrive today.  
 

The attorney said:

 

”Only those who did not have an immigrant visa on the effective date of the proclamation, would the ban be applied. “

 

The attorney went on to say:

 

”But I wouldn’t assume the airport customs officials to understand fully the limited reach of the ban. Right or wrong they could use the ban to take advantage of someone from one of these countries to further inspect them even if for no other reason than that  they are from those countries.”

 

Get here as soon as the visa is issued.  

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2 minutes ago, Mrs Akintomide said:

I am so worried too, My husband's interview date is Feb 20th at the Lagos embassy. Should I be worried ???

You should a little.  My brother visa was issued the very next day. If you are lucky, his visa can be printed on the 21st.  Thats what matters. As long as its printed before Feb 22nd. Keep praying.

[Mrs Akintomide 100]

1 minute ago, osmosesnew said:

You should a little.  My brother visa was issued the very next day. If you are lucky, his visa can be printed on the 21st.  Thats what matters. As long as its printed before Feb 22nd. Keep praying.

Omg, I will keep praying then. 

2 minutes ago, osmosesnew said:

You should a little.  My brother visa was issued the very next day. If you are lucky, his visa can be printed on the 21st.  Thats what matters. As long as its printed before Feb 22nd. Keep praying.

Thank you 🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️👍

[Beedee170407 0]

Hello VJ,

 

 

I’m so devastated by the news that imposes a travel ban upon Nigerians and the other affected countries. I’ve cried all morning regarding this because I am officially unable to see my husband until God knows when because of it. I miss him so much and this news has taken an inevitable toll on both of us. 
 

My husband doesn’t have an American passport but has decided to work on getting one so he can visit me. I would also really like to visit him and our family in the states. I am seriously considering cancelling my CR1 process and just visiting as a tourist with my current B2 visa just so I can spend time with him and our family but I’m worried that this might be a problem at POE, will this cause a lot of scrutiny? Please advise on your thoughts, I’m so devastated, this truly hurts. I wish Trump could see the lasting effects that this has on intending immigrants with honest reasons for living in America. They have distabilised my new marriage and now we don’t know what to do. Please help, thank you. 
 

I saw my husband more often as a tourist than as a CR1 applicant. I wish we never started this process now

[Mike E 11,739]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

A visa is not approved until Issued.

The question is about the date of the visa. 
 

My wife’s k-1 has an issue date that is two days after the interview.  The visa and passport were not available for pickup until about ten working days later.  

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

As I remember, the travel ban denials take place after the interview......then they are put on indefinite hold....

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

3 minutes ago, Beedee170407 said:

Hello VJ,

 

 

I’m so devastated by the news that imposes a travel ban upon Nigerians and the other affected countries. I’ve cried all morning regarding this because I am officially unable to see my husband until God knows when because of it. I miss him so much and this news has taken an inevitable toll on both of us. 
 

My husband doesn’t have an American passport but has decided to work on getting one so he can visit me. I would also really like to visit him and our family in the states. I am seriously considering cancelling my CR1 process and just visiting as a tourist with my current B2 visa just so I can spend time with him and our family but I’m worried that this might be a problem at POE, will this cause a lot of scrutiny? Please advise on your thoughts, I’m so devastated, this truly hurts. I wish Trump could see the lasting effects that this has on intending immigrants with honest reasons for living in America. They have distabilised my new marriage and now we don’t know what to do. Please help, thank you. 
 

I saw my husband more often as a tourist than as a CR1 applicant. I wish we never started this process now

No need to cancel anything......Honestly, I would anticipate a high degree of scrutiny when attempting to enter the US.  

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7 minutes ago, Beedee170407 said:

Hello VJ,

 

 

I’m so devastated by the news that imposes a travel ban upon Nigerians and the other affected countries. I’ve cried all morning regarding this because I am officially unable to see my husband until God knows when because of it. I miss him so much and this news has taken an inevitable toll on both of us. 
 

My husband doesn’t have an American passport but has decided to work on getting one so he can visit me. I would also really like to visit him and our family in the states. I am seriously considering cancelling my CR1 process and just visiting as a tourist with my current B2 visa just so I can spend time with him and our family but I’m worried that this might be a problem at POE, will this cause a lot of scrutiny? Please advise on your thoughts, I’m so devastated, this truly hurts. I wish Trump could see the lasting effects that this has on intending immigrants with honest reasons for living in America. They have distabilised my new marriage and now we don’t know what to do. Please help, thank you. 
 

I saw my husband more often as a tourist than as a CR1 applicant. I wish we never started this process now

Am in the same boat.. my marriage is less than 2 months old and we applied now this.. am beyond devastated.. I don’t know what to do or say.. I don’t know when I will see my husband.. this is too much to bear.. oh lord please make a way even when it looks like no way

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

6 hours ago, Major said:

That mean you don’t think it wise to wait till a later date for my second wedding anniversary?

Personally, I would get on the next plane out of Nigeria after visa was issued.....I would not delay........just my opinion.