Trump's Travel Ban Mega Thread

[centric23 95]

Hi everyone! I met my boyfriend in January and I plan to start the filing process at the end of this year. With the new ban on Nigeria, is it better to file a fiance visa or spousal visa? Which is easier in your opinion?

[juliusbliss 111]

On 5/9/2020 at 11:53 PM, centric23 said:

Hi everyone! I met my boyfriend in January and I plan to start the filing process at the end of this year. With the new ban on Nigeria, is it better to file a fiance visa or spousal visa? Which is easier in your opinion?

it's spousal visa

[Davie92 46]

On 5/9/2020 at 11:53 PM, centric23 said:

Hi everyone! I met my boyfriend in January and I plan to start the filing process at the end of this year. With the new ban on Nigeria, is it better to file a fiance visa or spousal visa? Which is easier in your opinion?

You have to be married before applying for spousal visa. And for fiance visa, you have to have plans of getting married once you get to USA within 90 days and your must have met your fiance in person before applying.

 

Goodluck

[PatLuvO 284]

On 5/9/2020 at 5:53 PM, centric23 said:

Hi everyone! I met my boyfriend in January and I plan to start the filing process at the end of this year. With the new ban on Nigeria, is it better to file a fiance visa or spousal visa? Which is easier in your opinion?

This link has a good comparison between the two types. Just keep in mind nothing about the immigration process is easy lol. Good luck🙂
 

 

 

Edited May 12, 2020 by PatLuvO

[Patricia Owuh 175]

4 hours ago, Davie92 said:

You have to be married before applying for spousal visa. And for fiance visa, you have to have plans of getting married once you get to USA within 90 days and your must have met your fiance in person before applying.

 

Goodluck

Yea, they will sgraight up deny any petition you file if you have not met in person. I have been to Nigeria 3 times and had planned to go again before this pandemic. We are at NVC stage now, thank you Jesus !! Best of luck!!

[centric23 95]

We've met before and have pictures. But, I do plan on going back in December and starting the filing process. I just didn't know which would be the better process. Thank you for the breakdown! @PatLuvO

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

On 5/9/2020 at 5:53 PM, centric23 said:

Hi everyone! I met my boyfriend in January and I plan to start the filing process at the end of this year. With the new ban on Nigeria, is it better to file a fiance visa or spousal visa? Which is easier in your opinion?

This is my comparison, fwiw:

 

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1
    Slightly faster arrival in the US     
    More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

  

CR-1
    Slightly slower arrival in the US 

    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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Edited May 12, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Urchmanbello 28]

I can't thank God enough! Today, I received an email from NVC. Finally, I'm through with NVC stage today. Consular stage loading...! Thank u Lord!

[NMHayek 56]

Im just putting this out there. Has anyone heard any news about when the state department might reopen reopen operations at the embassies? I’m located in Egypt with my husband. We had his immigration interview schedule for May 17 and it got canceled. Just imagine being at the finish line and it cancels and in the middle of a pandemic! Ahhhh! I can only laugh at this point. Anyways, I’m assuming there is no news but maybe I missed something. Thanks! 

Edited May 14, 2020 by NMHayek

[Just Paul 4,595]

5 hours ago, NMHayek said:

Im just putting this out there. Has anyone heard any news about when the state department might reopen reopen operations at the embassies? I’m located in Egypt with my husband. We had his immigration interview schedule for May 17 and it got canceled. Just imagine being at the finish line and it cancels and in the middle of a pandemic! Ahhhh! I can only laugh at this point. Anyways, I’m assuming there is no news but maybe I missed something. Thanks! 

State Department has an outline about the Embassies.   I posted a link to the MSNBC story about it somewhere.

[Just Paul 4,595]

On 5/9/2020 at 3:53 PM, centric23 said:

Hi everyone! I met my boyfriend in January and I plan to start the filing process at the end of this year. With the new ban on Nigeria, is it better to file a fiance visa or spousal visa? Which is easier in your opinion?

If you decide on the fiance visa you can file now.

[Davie92 46]

4 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

State Department has an outline about the Embassies.   I posted a link to the MSNBC story about it somewhere.

Please can you help us with the link?

[NMHayek 56]

4 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

State Department has an outline about the Embassies.   I posted a link to the MSNBC story about it somewhere.

Hi Paul and Mary, thank you! I did a google search and I also did a quick search through ur old posts (ur very active! Thank u for sharing your knowledge) but I couldn’t find the link. If you can remember anymore details or know where to find the link please let me know and I’ll try to find it.

 

thanks! 

[NatashaK1 158]

Hey people, how are you holding up? According to their update, Lufthansa will be resuming flights in June from Abuja and Ph to Chicago, New York and LA only. Check their website for more details. 

If there’s anything this pandemic has taught me it’s to make plans immediately!!! so if I were you......

[coforever 40]

On 5/15/2020 at 3:28 PM, NatashaK1 said:

Hey people, how are you holding up? According to their update, Lufthansa will be resuming flights in June from Abuja and Ph to Chicago, New York and LA only. Check their website for more details. 

If there’s anything this pandemic has taught me it’s to make plans immediately!!! so if I were you......

thank you so much for this info. I will check and even try to contact them too.