Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[0NI 114]

I wonder if this would affect applicants who already filed for petition or applicants who filed after the EO has been signed?

 

This is too stressful.

Edited April 21, 2020 by 0NI

[Sarah Jean-Paul 15]

1 minute ago, Lskifghj said:

It would expire even though folks can’t use it due to pandemic and not due to their own fault?

Same here!!

Unfortunately yes. I myself have an approved petition at NVC and I just got finished paying my fees. This is extremely stressful 

[KTH1010 5]

5 hours ago, Montrealy said:

Why isn’t this whole site exploding? Any details on this-spousal vs. work visas, whether people currently mid process are affected, etc.? Can’t seem to find anything...

Because no one knows any details yet. Everyone here is in  panic mode. 

[MAF2305 0]

what about those where cases are under AP ?? under cr1/cr2 visa catogary. i got my cr1 visa and green card was deliverd in 90 days (last week), where as my my 2 daughters cr2 visa is under AP  for past 6 months, few things thay have asked which i luckely did while i was in USA now back home to Pakistan.

[Hmongtain907 5]

This sadden me I just filed my I 130 for my wife my son is also with her at the moment he has his crba and passport but I want to bring them both at the same time I hope we can get through crisis fast so we can all be with our love ones 

[jasonlzak 173]

If the point is to slow down the spread of the virus and you are outside the US, you will be definitely subjected to this policy. My condolence to the folks that got their visa but can't travel due to international flights lockdown, this pandemic could last for years hence this EO will. If you got visa and can travel to the US, book a flight ASAP.

 

 

 

 

[Sarah Jean-Paul 15]

3 minutes ago, MAF2305 said:

what about those where cases are under AP ?? under cr1/cr2 visa catogary. i got my cr1 visa and green card was deliverd in 90 days (last week), where as my my 2 daughters cr2 visa is under AP  for past 6 months, few things thay have asked which i luckely did while i was in USA now back home to Pakistan.

AP is a black hole and there’s no set amount of time that anyone can give you for it to be released. Just keep praying for this all to be over soon. 

[Lskifghj 53]

2 minutes ago, jasonlzak said:

If the point is to slow down the spread of the virus and you are outside the US, you will be definitely subjected to this policy. My condolence to the folks that got their visa but can't travel due to international flights lockdown, this pandemic could last for years hence this EO will. If you got visa and can travel to the US, book a flight ASAP.

 

 

 

 

This EO will last as Trump is President, if he gets reelected, at least 5 more years. His ultimate goal has always been to stop all immigration. 

[Doring 3]

On 4/20/2020 at 5:28 AM, Derek Scheyer said:

President Donald Trump said Monday that he is temporarily suspending immigration to the United States in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the "need to protect jobs."

 

In a tweet Monday night (April 20th), the president attributed the suspension to an "attack from the Invisible Enemy" and the "need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens."

 

Anybody have any other news or opinions on this? Do you think it would have an effect on K1 fiance or spouse visas?

 

 

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-he-suspending-immigration-over-coronavirus-need-protect-jobs-n1188416

 

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-suspend-immigration-executive-order-coronavirus

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52363852

 

What about being able to be with the person you love so much. I can't take this! This country barrier is killing me!!! Help!

[Bjh 39]

Wife came here on a k1 visa, just submitted AOS a second time (1st time was rejected due to outdated form), might get rejected AGAIN due to leaving some parts blank on the I-944, not giving evidence of equivalency of foreign high school,  etc...

 

How would this affect us?

Edited April 21, 2020 by Bjh

[Lskifghj 53]

1 minute ago, Doring said:

What about being able to be with the person you love so much. I can't take this! This country barrier is killing me!!! Help!

I’m seriously thinking of going back to my original country of Germany. US didn’t handle the pandemic well and with mass layoffs and more riots/social unrest, things are getting worse. 

[manny111968 0]

how will this impact people on temp green cards under the investor visa program?

[fascinating123 38]

7 hours ago, nativeson said:

 

Cue Corporate America whining that they can't find workers when 22 million Americans are unemployed. The H1B and OPT programs should be canceled outright.

Yes, I'm sure the laid off restaurant and retail workers could easily transition into agriculture or IT. 

 

The H1B and OPT programs should be cancelled, because you shouldn't need a government permission slip to hire a foreigner or for a foreigner to accept employment. 

[Doring 3]

7 minutes ago, Lskifghj said:

I’m seriously thinking of going back to my original country of Germany. US didn’t handle the pandemic well and with mass layoffs and more riots/social unrest, things are getting worse. 

I'm still in Germany but I want to be with my husband. I don't care where that is. My husband is a US Marine so I don't even have another choice!

[JBF 116]

14 minutes ago, Doring said:

I'm still in Germany but I want to be with my husband. I don't care where that is. My husband is a US Marine so I don't even have another choice!

I really feel you. I live in Europe as well but my fiancé is in the Marine Corps and wouldn’t be able to move over here. The US is the only choice we have to be together and finally be a family. 
This situation is emotionally draining, and it probably shouldn’t be this hard to be with your loved ones.