Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[jaysaldi 213]

13 minutes ago, ChristianZane said:

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

Well, he's also trying to protect American jobs. Stopping the issuance of EADs and green cards would further that objective.

[ChristianZane 70]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa actually.

yes technically it is for the 90 days, but the result is an immigrant with a green card and possible naturalization so who knows.

[bharath and manu 34]

8 minutes ago, B&ANZ said:

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!

Yes, I would like to know as well if background processing is meant to continue happening.

[Cilllah 482]

I am really frustrated. I had already figured I might not be able to move until 2021 as that's when Australian borders are opening apparently but this just hurts. It's ironic as we have 71 deaths in our country compared to US having over 42,000 so uh alright then. I'm just sad but I got a chuckle over thinking about all of the fees not going to fund ICE.

 

I hope at best they pause new applications and all pending can be completed.

Edited April 21, 2020 by Cilllah

[jaysaldi 213]

8 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

i'm in that boat, wondering the same thing. visa already issued in passport, just haven't stepped foot in the country

If I were you I'd book a flight ASAP if you're not otherwise banned (i.e. from China or Europe) or be prepared for a very, very long wait or cancellation of the visa.

Edited April 21, 2020 by jaysaldi

[laylalex 7,293]

Maybe he might break the habit of a lifetime and join me in a glass of wine before tweeting -- it might have the opposite effect on him than the usual wake up and think: oh god, what outrageously stupid thing did I post on social media when I was a little drunky. 

[SalishSea 17,970]

5 minutes ago, mandsophia said:

I hate how he tweeted this with no clarification at 11pm 

As is his MO.  And later WH counsel, Constitution scholars and his handlers will explain to him the limits of his office, once again.  

[mandsophia 160]

7 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

As is his MO.  And later WH counsel, Constitution scholars and his handlers will explain to him the limits of his office, once again.  

So true. Also all a ploy to get reelected. Some people love this (removed) and are cheering as we speak.

Edited April 21, 2020 by Unlockable
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[NinPran 99]

What I personally think he is “extending” the previous order he did about a month ago where he closed the borders for 30 days. The time is up so he probably needs to refresh that statement. 
 

Embassy’s all over the world are not open, so technically this order has been in place for over a month now. 
 

Let’s hope this will pass as soon as possible. 

[mandsophia 160]

Just now, NinPran said:

What I personally think he is “extending” the previous order he did about a month ago where he closed the borders for 30 days. The time is up so he probably needs to refresh that statement. 
 

Embassy’s all over the world are not open, so technically this order has been in place for over a month now. 
 

Let’s hope this will pass as soon as possible. 

Fingers crossed that is what it is. Or temporary suspension of work visas for those who are not currently on US soil/already have a visa stamp. Those are the only things that make any sense to me

[fs2439 46]

Copied from NYT:

A formal order temporarily barring the provision of new green cards and work visas could come as early as the next few days, according to several people familiar with the plan.

Under such an executive order, the Trump administration would no longer approve any applications from foreigners to live and work in the United States for an undetermined period of time, effectively shutting down the legal immigration system in the same way the president has long advocated closing the borders to illegal immigration.

It was not immediately clear what legal basis Mr. Trump would claim to justify shutting down most immigration.

[SalishSea 17,970]

Just now, NinPran said:

What I personally think he is “extending” the previous order he did about a month ago where he closed the borders for 30 days. The time is up so he probably needs to refresh that statement. 
 

Embassy’s all over the world are not open, so technically this order has been in place for over a month now. 
 

Let’s hope this will pass as soon as possible. 

Except that this time, he's making it about immigration.  Border and embassy closures in March were not done in the context of immigration or 'American jobs'.  And let's face it, he is not in favor of even legal immigration.

[retheem 568]

1 minute ago, NinPran said:

What I personally think he is “extending” the previous order he did about a month ago where he closed the borders for 30 days. The time is up so he probably needs to refresh that statement. 
 

Embassy’s all over the world are not open, so technically this order has been in place for over a month now. 
 

Let’s hope this will pass as soon as possible. 

And then someone has a visa already and is asking what he/she should do if it expires? 

 

[Rocko20 159]

50 minutes ago, mandsophia said:

I have my conditional greencard and am due to lift my conditions mid next year. Any idea if this would be effected? already im obviously here 

My wife is in the same boat. My best guess is at worst, it will cause a several months backlog delay and at best it won't effect anything other than USCIS issuing an extension or waiver. Just my opinion. But my heart goes out to all the couples right in the middle of this who don't have their green card. 

Edited April 21, 2020 by Rocko20

[ChristianZane 70]

I wouldn't panic over this, whether you are out of the country waiting for K1 approval, or in the country waiting for a green card etc, the immigrant process has been delayed historically for years with progression and regression due to many factors, it just means a delay, and the one thing I can say after going from K1 in 2013 to Naturalization in 2017 is don't stress about things you can't control (government bureaucracy, death and the weather) and just let things happen when they will happen.  99% of you will all be approved *eventually* for whatever you are applying for in the end, worrying and stressing won't change your outcome one bit.  Yes it's emotionally draining, but just be patient which is better said than done.