Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[Marko1991 26]

Is this affecting people who are in process for naturalization?

[nykolos 711]

3 hours ago, Montrealy said:

One thing to keep in mind-Trump often makes grand statements which he later clarifies and limits. This may affect only new work visas etc. It will almost certainly not be the complete ban it sounds like now.

That's what I'm thinking as well.. Later today we should have some clarification.  I'm OK with a temporary halt on work visas, but a halt on pending immigration visas makes no sense, I don't see the justification in it..

 

I'm a big Trump supporter, but it appears he's doing exactly what many Governors are doing, using Covid19 as an excuse to restrict our rights and freedoms.

 

 

[vincentlina 74]

3 minutes ago, HM4774 said:

Stimulus (finance) and immigrations are two very different departments. 

Regardless, I'm sure you have already seen the Supreme court has already handed this Administration a precedent with an immigration ban on foreign travel. Besides, the President has also been given elevated powers under the state of pandemic.

[NickyB 5]

7 minutes ago, judyann811 said:

Waking up to this news and my heart is crushed. It's very hard to adapt the 'just be patient' outlook that people are recommending, when there are more factors than just longing to see your partner at stake.

 

I have a valid K1 which was issued and I was supposed to travel from the UK on the 8th Apr, but couldnt due to the travel bans. My visa expires on the 9th Jun.

Meantime, I resigned from my job in Feb and gave my 1 month notice, so had just finished working when this all hit. I also work in the travel industry and there is zero chance of getting my or another industry related job in the present circumstances. My US fiance has therefore paid the downfall between my rent/bills that my savings couldnt cover for the last month and would have continued to do so until the travel ban was lifted. Now I am going to be stuck. I have no family here in the UK as I'm originally from Australia, which before anyone comments that I should just go back there, I have 2 pets that were also coming to the US until their flight was also cancelled and are not allowed to go to Australia for a long time.

 

I had just made peace with the fact that my visa might expire before I can travel and would have to go down the route of a possible reissue request based on information from the UK USA embassy, so even after all the months worrying about the initial K1 and process, I had accepted it was just going to take a bit longer. Now, this announcement may be forcing us to be apart for an indefinite period of time. My US truck driving fiance who hasnt stopped working through all of this to ensure food and essentials are still delivered throughout the US, who is paying double rent and then some, for us over there and here due to the crisis is so upset, as I am.

 

I am completely lost,  my heart is so deflated.

I had plans to go to France to have an official marriage proposal with my partner, we had planned accordingly. He met my family in February, I was going to go next month to meet his Family, and then the proposal. Obviously this didn't happen. We decided to still move forward with the k1 process, had even spoke to an attorney today. Then this happened... 
I'm completely distraught as well, I don't know what to do, what to think. 

[Lskifghj 53]

3 minutes ago, jennywhite421 said:

Has anyone been approved for their CR-1/IR-1 and hasn't set foot on US soil yet? I'm thinking of just taking the next flight out of the UK. My husband and I have been waiting so long in the first place due to other delays. I'm thinking of getting the next flight at the weekend.

You can’t leave from UK to US due to ongoing travel ban and IR, CR are not permanent resident status 

[markwebb 5]

3 minutes ago, jennywhite421 said:

Has anyone been approved for their CR-1/IR-1 and hasn't set foot on US soil yet? I'm thinking of just taking the next flight out of the UK. My husband and I have been waiting so long in the first place due to other delays. I'm thinking of getting the next flight at the weekend.

same position. However, we are in a country that's completely locked down.. no flights in or out .

[B&C2017 123]

12 minutes ago, Spookie said:

Here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-2019-novel-coronavirus/

But this is the one already in place since March. That doesn't talk about POTUS' current intentions. 

I sure hope that the upcoming proclamation doesn't apply to the same type of people like the prior one did.

[N400NYC 380]

21 minutes ago, HM4774 said:

same... planning to gtfo outta her for a while.

Stuck without a passport? I just checked status Of mine and it now says “application not found” - bad sign. 

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

Just now, Spookie said:

Keep in mind this is regarding the Europe, China and Iran travel ban. It has nothing to do with Trump's latest tweet.

true.. but don’t see how those already in country trying for AOS could be further risk to health, since we’re already here.. 

 

im gunna rush sending of AOS in the morning, our package was rejected last week.. I can’t go home now, they’re holding citizens in country until 2021 and after 2 years of waiting I’m over it.. if they reject AOS package again I’ll have to say out of status and seek forgiveness as usc spouse 

[bobjennyhitched 99]

1 minute ago, Lskifghj said:

You can’t leave from UK to US due to ongoing travel ban and IR, CR are not permanent resident status 

It states that spouses are exempt as well? It's a bit confusing right now

[DeleteMePlease123 91]

1 minute ago, B&C2017 said:

But this is the one already in place since March. That doesn't talk about POTUS' current intentions. 

I sure hope that the upcoming proclamation doesn't apply to the same type of people like the prior one did.

Here's me hoping it affects work visas only, as sad it makes me say that.

[markwebb 5]

1 minute ago, Lskifghj said:

You can’t leave from UK to US due to ongoing travel ban and IR, CR are not permanent resident status 

I called the embassy and they say IR1 is equivalent to a Green Card . Not sure what's true.

[randomstairs 303]

1 minute ago, jennywhite421 said:

Has anyone been approved for their CR-1/IR-1 and hasn't set foot on US soil yet? I'm thinking of just taking the next flight out of the UK. My husband and I have been waiting so long in the first place due to other delays. I'm thinking of getting the next flight at the weekend.

I would look for the first flight today. You need to go through the port of entry to become LPR. A few folks here are in a similar situation... Best luck!

[Siggy 42]

I am trying to calculate how many immigration jobs ( people working in immigration departments)will be lost? If no immigration!

[Arhb1234 3]

I was hoping this wouldn’t affect people who have already had their application processed & approved, and just waiting on the interview.  
I wouldn’t think it would be reasonable to suspend the immigration process when it has progressed that far!   My husband applied for me. And we’re just waiting for the interview (which obviously is going to be pushed back). I just hope this doesn’t delay us even further.  

Edited April 21, 2020 by Arhb1234