Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[Sweetdreaming 397]

we probably wont have to wait until the EO is put into place to know what it says, im sure itll get leaked either this evening or early tomorrow.

 

[ashley_ann 179]

4 minutes ago, Reyess said:

Do we really have to wait until tomorrow? 
It’s a never ending hell. 

My thoughts exactly... I’ll be grasping straws in my margarita now 🤯😩😔

[Dashinka 24,639]

1 minute ago, hscoots said:

WSJ says family members of US citizens. 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-order-would-temporarily-bar-family-members-of-u-s-citizens-foreign-workers-from-immigrating-11587504410?fbclid=IwAR3amBcvcw7RjKw7N2bYpmUTxqSjO0Eism-mM2daW_ZMJZdht2ylt-_cFjA

Yeah, similar to the NYTimes, Bloomberg was different.  Still need to see the details.

[DeleteMePlease123 91]

Right now it's purely speculation. I suggest we all wait for the executive order to release tonight or tomorrow.

[stech786 236]

I am watching live news coverage

 

Trump is saying he will sign tomorrow and is being drafted as we speak. He I said it would have exemption. I think he implied more toward employment based greencard visa. He wouldn’t impose ban on family members 

[Fox123 7]

1 minute ago, hscoots said:

WSJ says family members of US citizens. 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-order-would-temporarily-bar-family-members-of-u-s-citizens-foreign-workers-from-immigrating-11587504410?fbclid=IwAR3amBcvcw7RjKw7N2bYpmUTxqSjO0Eism-mM2daW_ZMJZdht2ylt-_cFjA

The article is behind a paywall so I don't know the details. 

 

BUT the WSJ just goes with what Trump said that those who seek green cards will be affected. The article makes a generalization that all categories of GC are affected. The details, or exemptions, are a mystery.

[GregandNatty 195]

2 minutes ago, hscoots said:

WSJ says family members of US citizens. 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-order-would-temporarily-bar-family-members-of-u-s-citizens-foreign-workers-from-immigrating-11587504410?fbclid=IwAR3amBcvcw7RjKw7N2bYpmUTxqSjO0Eism-mM2daW_ZMJZdht2ylt-_cFjA

I wouldn't get too worried about this Headline from the WSJ.   They are known for putting out shocking headlines that later are proved to be half truths.

 

It seems that many other reputable media outlets are saying it will exclude family.

[mandsophia 160]

doesnt sound good to me, maybe im being pessimistic though but I do not expect much from him. My guess is now it will be a suspension on all those seeking to get to perm residency who are not already in the country. Essentially putting existing petitions on hold. But obviously i dont know any more than anyone else. I worry because he will most likely seek to extend it past the 60 days, as per usual 

Edited April 21, 2020 by mandsophia

[Dashinka 24,639]

1 minute ago, Spookie said:

Right now it's purely speculation. I suggest we all wait for the executive order to release tonight or tomorrow.

Great advice, not sure it will be followed.

[Sweetdreaming 397]

bit worrying that theres no parameters that Trump points to that he would release or extend the EO....

[DeleteMePlease123 91]

Trump mentioned there's a chance he could sign a second order to further limit immigration but it hasn't been determined yet.

Edited April 21, 2020 by Spookie

[GregandNatty 195]

1 minute ago, N400NYC said:

That's the first time you noticed he was "seriously messing with people's lives?"

 

OK...

This is only me personally.  I realize there are people all over the spectrum when it comes to his policy.

 

I following his policy pretty close and this is the first time I've seen the potential to separate US Citizen's from wives, husbands, and children.

 

Kind of hard to find an even close comparison to this. 

[fs2439 46]

It sounds like the original halt is for 60 days, not 30-90

[Quarknase 1,072]

11 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/21/trump-immigration-green-card-coronavirus-198498

"But the order, issued as a pause lasting from 30 to 90 days, includes major exemptions. So-called essential workers, including health care workers, will still be able to receive green cards, as will nuclear family members. And, notably, the administration will also continue processing visas for temporary workers, the biggest source of immigration at the moment."

 

So, who are "nuclear family" members?

I'm sure my husband is one, if that excludes him from the ban  

[Ela G. 389]

My K1 visa would expire just a week after the 60 day suspension is over, so I still have a slight chance of making it. Chances of the suspension getting extended though? pretty high if you ask me. So I’m not too hopeful.