Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[Sweetdreaming 396]

5 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.

he would have to actually sign off on it 1st

[SalishSea 17,801]

Just now, SilverLake said:

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

 

 

Not just IOs.....there are countless jobs and industries supported by and serving immigration and immigrants.

[waitinggame101 10]

6 minutes 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. 

Are you saying that as long as an AOS application is in, even if he stops "immigration" those with AOS applications already in should not be affected?

[mandsophia 160]

Just now, Ninahi said:

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

 

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Yes.  In-person services and interviews are suspended.  

Thank you. So I assume this will not effect those who are already here, and those who are (AOS applicants, ROC applicants) will have their applications processed but potential interviews if necessary on hold. Or at least I hope.. lol

[ChristianZane 70]

K1 is an immigrant visa.  But don't panic, when I applied for a K1 in 2012, it was the start of DACA and they shelved K1 visas for EIGHT MONTHS until they eventually got around to getting to K1 again, this will pass just be patient.

[bpg123 12]

I arrived on my K1 last month and getting my wedding license wedding and was going to adjust status next week. Do you think this will affect my AOS? Do I need to speed this up before this is implemented? 

[Ninahi 53]

4 minutes ago, ashley_ann said:

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... 😞

Let's hope it's a big load of nothing! Good luck in your process!

[ChristianZane 70]

39 minutes ago, jaysaldi said:

What about those in the USA already awaiting adjustment of status?

It only affects those not on US soil (he's trying to protect corona virus from coming to US).

[Sweetdreaming 396]

2 minutes ago, mandsophia said:

 

Thank you. So I assume this will not effect those who are already here, and those who are (AOS applicants, ROC applicants) will have their applications processed but potential interviews if necessary on hold. Or at least I hope.. lol

lets hope its that, i mean it says "suspended" not permanently denied. So just could mean a loooooong wait - more than usual !

Edited April 21, 2020 by skjourney

[Khevinox 11]

21 minutes ago, designguy said:

better be on the next flight...

thats the problem my wife booked her flight already but airport at her country is not allowing international flights until may 14. flight has been cancelled until further notice. resident card fees has been paid already . i guess we wait to see what the president means exactly by that order

[mandsophia 160]

Just now, skjourney said:

lets hope its that, i mean it says "suspended" not permanently denied. So just could mean a loooooong wait - more than usual !

Hopefully. Guess you never know with trump lol but as someone pointed out he usually makes these grand statements but they end up being far less. 

[B&ANZ 134]

How is this going to effect those of us in waiting for NOA1 for the I-130 stage? I was just granted a specialty New Zealand visa so I can go back to my husband despite the entire country being locked down. I am livid with how the US is handling this!

[retheem 564]

50 minutes ago, Khevinox said:

what about those, ready to travel with already a  CR1 VISA issued?

Travel like now

[laylalex 7,284]

1 minute ago, ChristianZane said:

It only affects those not on US soil (he's trying to protect corona virus from coming to US).

How are you certain about this? He's saying it's to protect jobs. People who are already here but not yet working because they don't have an EAD would potentially take jobs away from citizens. He says CITIZENS. So what about people like my fiance, already here on a work visa? Or green card holders looking to remove conditions? Or people with an EAD? Waiting for an EAD? Waiting to AOS? They aren't citizens. 

[TVC 244]

Time to reopen our country because we don't have to be scared of this virus but we need to shut down all legal immigration because this virus is out of control.