Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[stech786 236]

nothing new, lets wait for follow-up questions

[KittyKat3072 235]

6 minutes ago, GregandNatty said:

He's probably catching alot of heat the last 24-48 hours.  Threatening to halt all immigration, which is what his original tweet stated, is one of the most drastic things he's ever proposed doing. 

Yeah most likely, I doubt if they actually finished all the details of the EO. 

Edited April 22, 2020 by KittyKat3072

[US2UK 33]

2 minutes ago, Tensheets said:

He emphasised iNTO and said it preserves hospital resources. Which makes me think if people are already here they won’t be impacted. Where is the order if it’s signed!! 

Yes he did. Ughhh my stomach is in knots Waiting for more details. Praying this is all lighter than expected and that no immediate relatives are impacted

[stech786 236]

ITS LIVE, EO is out there!!!

 

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-immigrants-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-economic-recovery-following-covid-19-outbreak/

Edited April 22, 2020 by stech786

[Fox123 7]

Someone please summarize the EO in simple English please lol

[wilcouk 7]

Sec. 2.  Scope of Suspension and Limitation on Entry.  (a)  The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall apply only to aliens who:

(i)    are outside the United States on the effective date of this proclamation;

(ii)   do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and

(iii)  do not have an official travel document other than a visa (such as a transportation letter, an appropriate boarding foil, or an advance parole document) that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation or issued on any date thereafter that permits him or her to travel to the United States and seek entry or admission.

(b)  The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall not apply to:

(i)     any lawful permanent resident of the United States;

(ii)    any alien seeking to enter the United States on an immigrant visa as a physician, nurse, or other healthcare professional; to perform medical research or other research intended to combat the spread of COVID-19; or to perform work essential to combating, recovering from, or otherwise alleviating the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees;  and any spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old of any such alien who are accompanying or following to join the alien;

(iii)   any alien applying for a visa to enter the United States pursuant to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program;

(iv)    any alien who is the spouse of a United States citizen;

(v)     any alien who is under 21 years old and is the child of a United States citizen, or who is a prospective adoptee seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications;

(vi)    any alien whose entry would further important United States law enforcement objectives, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees, based on a recommendation of the Attorney General or his designee;

(vii)   any member of the United States Armed Forces and any spouse and children of a member of the United States Armed Forces;

(viii)  any alien seeking to enter the United States pursuant to a Special Immigrant Visa in the SI or SQ classification, subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State may impose, and any spouse and children of any such individual; or

(ix)    any alien whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees.

[US2UK 33]

(b)  The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall not apply to:

(i)     any lawful permanent resident of the United States;

(ii)    any alien seeking to enter the United States on an immigrant visa as a physician, nurse, or other healthcare professional; to perform medical research or other research intended to combat the spread of COVID-19; or to perform work essential to combating, recovering from, or otherwise alleviating the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees;  and any spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old of any such alien who are accompanying or following to join the alien;

(iii)   any alien applying for a visa to enter the United States pursuant to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program;

(iv)    any alien who is the spouse of a United States citizen;

 

(v)     any alien who is under 21 years old and is the child of a United States citizen, or who is a prospective adoptee seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications;

(vi)    any alien whose entry would further important United States law enforcement objectives, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees, based on a recommendation of the Attorney General or his designee;

(vii)   any member of the United States Armed Forces and any spouse and children of a member of the United States Armed Forces;

(viii)  any alien seeking to enter the United States pursuant to a Special Immigrant Visa in the SI or SQ classification, subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State may impose, and any spouse and children of any such individual; or

(ix)    any alien whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees.

 

 

and more info in the link I posted

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-immigrants-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-economic-recovery-following-covid-19-outbreak/

Edited April 22, 2020 by US2UK

[Louis61404 133]

Spouse and under 21 child should be good according to the EO.

[GregandNatty 195]

2 minutes ago, MattyUKtoUS said:

Well he said he just signed it so would that mean it's in law or perhaps just a lie. who knows.

EOs aren't laws.  EOs are equivalent to the CEO of a company commanding his company to do "X".   As the chief executive of the executive branch, the president can issue an order to any agency under the executive branch ordering them to do "X". 

[stringpuller 74]

Its not sounding good unless your already here. Unbelievable but maybe im not reading correctly. Its a lawyers game here lol

Edited April 22, 2020 by stringpuller

[US2UK 33]

My interpretation of all of this is:

- if you have a valid visa and are outside the US you are ok

- if you are a USC's spouse or under 21 child, you are also ok

 

Can anyone confirm?

[designguy 1,179]

So basically CR/IR exempt K1s without valid visa as of today cannot enter

[stech786 236]

1 minute ago, Louis61404 said:

Spouse and under 21 child should be good according to the EO.

I HOPE SOO!!!

[Sweetdreaming 397]

For those outside US with VISAs

 

Sec. 2.  Scope of Suspension and Limitation on Entry.  (a)  The suspension and limitation on entry pursuant to section 1 of this proclamation shall apply only to aliens who:

(i)    are outside the United States on the effective date of this proclamation;

(ii)   do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and

(iii)  do not have an official travel document other than a visa (such as a transportation letter, an appropriate boarding foil, or an advance parole document) that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation or issued on any date thereafter that permits him or her to travel to the United States and seek entry or admission.

 

 

[GregandNatty 195]

2 minutes ago, stech786 said:

 

 

I highlighted spouse...Does this mean, IR-1/CR-1 are ban??

 

If this is the actual EO, then Trump is not banning spouse Green Cards.   See section 2.b.iv

Edited April 22, 2020 by GregandNatty