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Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

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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. 

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To update everyone, we took TBone's advice and she entered this morning in Fort Lauderdale no problem. Well, there was a problem because the Guayaquil Embassy lost our i-129f and she could't show it (

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Immigration could hardly be "more paused" than what it currently is for most of us here.

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speaking as someone with a political science degree, who has very strong opinions on immigration matters and is happy to discuss them at length in the appropriate settings, I can’t emphasise how deepl

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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.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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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? 

 

 

 

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So much for “do it the legal way” 🙄

AOS (I-485, I-130 & I-765) - Mt Laurel, NJ 

11/05/2019 - Package mailed / 11/06/2019 - Package received (Chicago Lockbox)

11/14/2019 - Received text message receipts (for the 3 forms)

11/15/2019 - Check cashed

11/18/2019 - Received hard copies of the NOAs (I-797C) for the 3 forms with a notice date of 11/13/2019

11/29/2019 - Received NOA for biometrics appointment on 12/13/2019 (notice date: 11/22/2019)

12/13/2019 - Biometrics done and case updated saying fingerprints were taken (text notification)

1/16/2020 - Case updated saying my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

2/13/2020 - Case updated saying interview was scheduled

2/14/2020 - Case updated saying EAD card is being produced

2/18/2020 - Case updated saying I-765 was approved (104 days)

2/19/2020 - Case updated saying EAD card was mailed

2/21/2020 - EAD card received & notice of approval / Interview notice received for 3/26/2020

3/18/2020 -  Case updated saying interview was canceled (COVID) and that a notice is going to be mailed         -         3/19/2020 - Case updated saying case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

7/9/2020 - Case updated saying interview was scheduled

7/14/2020 - Notice received dated 7/9 saying interview scheduled for 8/6/2020

8/6/2020 - Mt. Laurel office closed due to hurricane Isaias. Interview will be rescheduled

8/19/2020 - Notice received dated 8/17 saying interview scheduled for 9/21/2020

9/21/2020 (Day 321) - Interview completed. I-130 update ''Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed'' and I-485 update ''Interview was completed and your case must be reviewed'' and ''New card is being produced''

9/23/2020 - Update saying card was mailed to me / Update saying I-485 and I-130 are approved

9/26/2020 - Received Approval Notices for I-130 and I-485

9/28/2020 - GREEN CARD received (Day 328)

 

ROC (I-751)

05/31/2022 - Received I-797C Reminder to file Form I-751 (dated 05/26/2022) 

7/8/2022 - Package mailed

7/11/2022 - Package received

7/18/2022 - Received notice letter saying GC expiration is extended for 24 months

7/26/2022 - Case updated saying fingerprints were taken

3/25/2023 - Received notice letter saying GC expiration is extended for 48 months

4/16/2024 - Case transferred to another office

4/23/2024 - Case was approved

 

N-400 (Mt. Laurel, NJ)

10/26/2023 - Case was received

2/28/2024 - Interview scheduled for 4/15/2024

4/15/2024 - Interview completed

4/22/2024 - N-400 recommended for approval. Oath ceremony will be scheduled.

5/20/2024 - Oath ceremony scheduled for 6/25/24.

6/25/24 - CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION received

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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?

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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

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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

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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/

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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  

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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. :P

 

  

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. 👍

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Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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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. 

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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.

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