Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[Eugene2019 1]

1 hour ago, SJordanS said:

 We have been in AP for nine months waiting for my fiancé to just get approved and come out here now I think that’s been out the window for now. I’m so depressed over this! 

I completely understand. 

[Boiler 45,731]

I seem to recollect making a comment some time back about the effect on work based immigration, when so many face unemployment. Those need labour certification may find it looked at more closely.

 

To be fair this is not just a US issue, I have seen related stories in the UK media.

[vkrishn 97]

So how will USCIS pay its employees or rather where will the money come from for that department?  Aren't they based on fees collected from the applicants? 

[ChristianZane 70]

1 minute ago, Eugene2019 said:

I completely understand. 

As mentioned earlier K-1 is not an immigrant visa.

[Japm 65]

So much for “do it the legal way” 🙄

[waitinggame101 10]

What is everyone thinking about applications that have already been submitted? They will not be processed? Or is it more likely no NEW applications will be taken in?

[fs2439 46]

I actually wouldn't be surprised if it was just work visas/green cards. In which case id be screwed, to put it mildly. If he bans everything there will be much more pushback and chance for a quicker reversal.

Someone asked: yes, may Visa bulletin should definitely be out by now

[Faisal1 235]

2 minutes ago, ChristianZane said:

NYT states "A formal order temporarily barring new green cards and work visas could come as early as the next few days"...  doesn't say what type of green card (family or employment) but I'll bet he blocks everyone.

I dont think that he will ban family immigration otherwise it ill be a thug of war in court because it violates constitution.. and any executive order  That violate constitution can be changed n courts are there define any order.  I highly doubt that

[designguy 1,179]

1 minute ago, ChristianZane said:

As mentioned earlier K-1 is not an immigrant visa.

Its kind of a gray area. For example the UK embassy classifies them as immigrant

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/

[Faisal1 235]

1 minute ago, waitinggame101 said:

What is everyone thinking about applications that have already been submitted? They will not be processed? Or is it more likely no NEW applications will be taken in?

I highly doubt this suspension will effect this process especially family immigration  

[Abcd1234 102]

30 minutes ago, ChristianZane said:

NYT reports "A formal order temporarily barring new green cards and work visas could come as early as the next few days"...

Not issuing new green cards would be hell

[geowrian 22,337]

9 minutes ago, randomstairs said:

That could be considered "illegal gambling" so you'd have to answer positively to the pertaining question on I-485 or N-400  Just kidding. I think it will affect work visas and probably all new GCs, especially the EB ones. Work visas alone effectively already are suspended due to consular processing not happening. The most concerning is that the EO would be justified on economic grounds (not just health) which could mean the suspension could last for years.  

It's all legal under federal restrictions and within my state. It's gambling earnings. https://politicalpredictionmarkets.com/is-predictit-legal/

Also, I'm a USC by birth.

 

  

10 minutes ago, designguy said:

The bet is that the EO will not just cover work visas but all immigrant visas

More precisely, that it will impact more than just work visas. I limit my liability. 👍

Edited April 21, 2020 by geowrian

[mandsophia 160]

1 minute ago, Faisal1 said:

I dont think that he will ban family immigration otherwise it ill be a thug of war in court because it violates constitution.. and any executive order  That violate constitution can be changed n courts are there define any order.  I highly doubt that

I hope you're right. He mentioned employment, so maybe its all work visas and work visa to greencard applications. 

[Sweetdreaming 397]

1 minute ago, waitinggame101 said:

What is everyone thinking about applications that have already been submitted? They will not be processed? Or is it more likely no NEW applications will be taken in?

From the sounds of it everything will be suspended...... itll hurt those waiting to enter the US or arent in an AOS process or similar the most i suspect. Those that do and are currently waiting for processing will just have extra waiting time, thats my best guess anyway.

[fs2439 46]

@waitinggame: all a guessing game, no longer just waiting game.

We can all place bets. Or flip coins for that matter