Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[Murphy1994 32]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Did you marry and send in your AOS app?

Yep. I just got my NOA-1 today actually. I’m already prepared for waiting a long time for my EAD etc. and I don’t mind once I don’t have to leave!

[SilverLake 40]

If he suspends all immigration, how would USCIS sustain itself since all of it’s revenue is from the application fees?

[SalishSea 17,969]

Just now, Murphy1994 said:

Yep. I just got my NOA-1 today actually. I’m already prepared for waiting a long time for my EAD etc. and I don’t mind once I don’t have to leave!

Excellent.  You're in legal status now as you wait for your AOS interview.  Some folks are actually having the interview requirement waived apparently.

[FreyandRyan 330]

1 minute ago, Murphy1994 said:

Yep. I just got my NOA-1 today actually. I’m already prepared for waiting a long time for my EAD etc. and I don’t mind once I don’t have to leave!

In the same boat, as my wife and I got married in February and applied for AOS soon after. Got our NOA about a month ago but it's been silence since then. I feel awful for everyone who's earlier in the process. Really hoping this is nothing. 

[designguy 1,179]

2 minutes ago, laylalex said:

Yeah, I know. His work is (thankfully) taking the lead on this -- his visa is due to expire in six months so fingers crossed. If it looks like it's not going to be renewed by then through either regular or premium, I will absolutely figure out how to get married, wherever that may be. 

Apparently new york is allowing zoom weddings. Not sure if it applies to out of state residents

[SalishSea 17,969]

1 minute ago, SilverLake said:

If he suspends all immigration, how would USCIS sustain itself since all of it’s revenue is from the application fees?

There would be a RIF/furloughs.  Btw, there is nothing regarding any new immigration executive order on either USCIS or DOS sites yet.

[Murphy1994 32]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Excellent.  You're in legal status now as you wait for your AOS interview.  Some folks are actually having the interview requirement waived apparently.

Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be that lucky because I haven’t got my biometrics done! But I really don’t mind once I’m not put on a flight back home 😂

[pantherboy 1]

My conditional green card expires June 2021. Hopefully it doesn't effect my case in anyway. Good luck and the best to those who are going to be affected by this.

[Murphy1994 32]

1 minute ago, FreyandRyan said:

In the same boat, as my wife and I got married in February and applied for AOS soon after. Got our NOA about a month ago but it's been silence since then. I feel awful for everyone who's earlier in the process. Really hoping this is nothing. 

We’re so lucky we were able to get over here and get married in time. My heart goes out to anyone who isn’t able to get married or get over here. It must be so frustrating

[ashley_ann 179]

Not what I wanted to see... my K1 case is in transit to the consulate as we speak and I was holding out for when Montreal would reopen.. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Guess we’ll see what the specifics are... 😞

[mandsophia 160]

Just a question as I have not kept up with too much immigration news lately, is USCIS  currently processing greencard renewals/removal of conditions? 

[SilverLake 40]

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

There would be a RIF/furloughs.  Btw, there is nothing regarding any new immigration executive order on either USCIS or DOS sites yet.

By doing that wouldn’t he be cutting more jobs for Americans (the immigration officers)? How ironic!

 

 

[SalishSea 17,969]

1 minute ago, mandsophia said:

Just a question as I have not kept up with too much immigration news lately, is USCIS  currently processing greencard renewals/removal of conditions? 

Yes.  In-person services and interviews are suspended.  

[laylalex 7,293]

4 minutes ago, designguy said:

Apparently new york is allowing zoom weddings. Not sure if it applies to out of state residents

No -- I already checked this. You have to be a NY resident and there is no way I am moving there at the moment!

[Ninahi 53]

Just now, mandsophia said:

Just a question as I have not kept up with too much immigration news lately, is USCIS  currently processing greencard renewals/removal of conditions? 

They are. Anything that doesn't require in-person appointments. So background checks, approvals and other processes are still running in the background.