Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

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[geowrian 22,337]

8 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

Number 1 would seem to exempt K1s.

Agreed

 

4 minutes ago, US2UK said:

THIS. thanks for the great summary!!

 

When you say doesn't impact LPRs.. can you clarify if this means that spouses and children of LPRs are ok, or just the LPRs themselves. I know this was a question a few people kept asking

It means it does not prevent current LPRs from entering the country.

It does NOT mean relatives of LPRs are exempt. They appear to fall under the ban.

 

Just now, stephanie918 said:

do you know what a travel document might be?

Documents that let you travel and enter the country, like a passport. Namely, Advance parole, a boarding foil. a refugee travel document, etc.

[Mounat02 63]

2 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

do you know what a travel document might be?

Here's the exact quote:

 

(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.

[Montrealy 73]

3 minutes ago, elizabethquestion said:

Still not clear if existing marriage based AOS will still be processed, including the EAD. 

I’m confused-why isn’t that clear? Spouses of USCs are not included in the EO so business as usual...

[Dashinka 24,635]

1 minute ago, JonSeattle said:

It seems to me that if this was contested in court that a K-1/K-2 could enter since it is not an immigrant visa. Who knows if they will just change the order to clean that up one way or the other.

 

I doubt it, a K1 going through AOS would be 5-7 months before they could work legally once they file AOS.

 

[DeleteMePlease123 91]

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Sec. 6.  Additional Measures.  Within 30 days of the effective date of this proclamation, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall review nonimmigrant programs and shall recommend to me other measures appropriate to stimulate the United States economy and ensure the prioritization, hiring, and employment of United States workers.

 

Keep an eye out on this.

[mandsophia 160]

Just now, geowrian said:

Agreed

 

It means it does not prevent current LPRs from entering the country.

It does NOT mean relatives of LPRs are exempt. They appear to fall under the ban.

 

Documents that let you travel and enter the country, like a passport. Namely, Advance parole, a boarding foil. a refugee travel document, etc.

thank you for the clarification on LPRs themselves 

[LaraAndEric 32]

Does this mean, people that already have their K1 visas approved can enter the US once the travel ban is lifted?

[MattyUKtoUS 242]

1 minute ago, GregandNatty said:

 

You are fine.   This EO doesn't affect you.

I really apricate your answer - I was just concerned because I felt there was no clarification for applications in progress, would that still continue. I am currently outside the US going through the CR1 path. 

 

Many thanks, Matt!

[designguy 1,179]

2 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

K1s are NIVs.

I think this:

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

Could be interpreted as those you currently have an immigrant visa are exempt. It does not necessarily mean those who apply for a NIV with immigrant intent will be exempted. There is no mention of NIV visas only that those who are currently in possession of an immigrant visa are exempt

 

[Dashinka 24,635]

1 minute ago, Montrealy said:

I’m confused-why isn’t that clear? Spouses of USCs are not included in the EO so business as usual...

This does not impact anyone already in the US.  AOS, ROC, N400 are fine.

[ashley_ann 179]

4 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

K1s are NIVs.

Sorry I know everyone is going nuts and we are all trying to understand. 
 

There seems to be some grey area between us being banned and exempt if we are in fact NIVs. 
 

Do you think it would be worth an email to a consulate to get clarification? 

[Mikepeter 21]

So if my Dad has visa in hand outside the US, he is ok to enter ?! 

Edited April 22, 2020 by Mikepeter

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3 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

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Can a mod update the results on the 1st page so people don't have to read 100 pages looking for an answer.

 

It should be written like this.. This is an example..

 

K1: exempt

Cr1: exempt

Hb1: exempt 

 

Ect....,

Edited April 22, 2020 by travisgarretson11

[Dashinka 24,635]

1 minute ago, LaraAndEric said:

Does this mean, people that already have their K1 visas approved can enter the US once the travel ban is lifted?

Yes, and it appears that consulates, once they open back up will continue to issue K1s.