Immigration Suspension Executive Order - MEGA THREAD

[Mikepeter 21]

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

No issue for AOS. He can AOS fine.

I'm sorry but I'm not sure how more clearly I can say it. His existing visa is fine to enter the country.

Yes. Existing LPRs can enter the country still.

The confusion was because IR5 is banned. I thank you so much!

[emma24 161]

So does this JUST ban entry? Will visa still be processed (assuming things open up within the 60 day ban)?

[USUK123 8]

NEED A ONE WORD ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION- URGENT:

 

IS KI EXEMPT: YES OR NO?

[DeleteMePlease123 91]

Who does this affect?

• Immigrants applying for a green card from an embassy abroad for the following immigrant categories:
  • DV
  • All EB except EB-5 and EB2 (NIW only)
  • F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4

What does this NOT affect?

• Nonimmigrant visas of any kind (F-1, J-1, B, etc)
• Nonimmigrant work visas (H, TN, etc)

Who does this NOT affect?

• Anyone who's in the US at the date of the order, i.e. including existing Adjustment of Status applicants
• Anyone who already has a valid immigrant visa
• Anyone entering to work in healthcare/medical research, and their spouse/children
• EB-5 and EB2 (NIW only)
• Spouse and minor (under 21) child of USC

[geowrian 22,337]

1 minute ago, TVC said:

Children under 21 are exempt. How about step children?

Less clear, but generally they are treated equally in an immigration context (except for naturalization purposes).

[Sweetdreaming 397]

Just now, emma24 said:

So does this JUST ban entry? Will visa still be processed (assuming things open up within the 60 day ban)?

it seems new visas are whats being suspended.

[TVC 244]

1 minute ago, skjourney said:

i think youd need to have adopted them

 

I'm a us citizen. My wifes 6yo son who I haven't adopted cant come now?

[KP23 28]

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.

 

 

 Is Sec iii the sealed packet they give you with your K1 visa that they tell you not to open and bring with you? 

Edited April 22, 2020 by KP23

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, KP23 said:

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.

 

 

 Is Sec iii the sealed packet they give you with your K1 visa that they tell you not to open and bring with you? 

No

[Sweetdreaming 397]

Just now, TVC said:

I'm a us citizen. My wifes 6yo son who I haven't adopted cant come now?

i doubt any rules have changed in this circumstance

https://mmurraylaw.com/can-i-file-an-immigrant-petition-for-my-stepchild/

[geowrian 22,337]

1 minute ago, KP23 said:

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.

 

 

 Is Sec iii the sealed packet they give you with your K1 visa that they tell you not to open and bring with you? 

No. It's for Advance Parole and other travel documents. The documents you carry with you are not "travel documents", they are necessary for entry with the visa.

[judyann811 39]

Looks like K1s so far are ok as are non immigrant visas, however there is a section which outlines non immigrant visa types may be reviewed within 30 days.

[travisgarretson11 20]

5 minutes ago, USUK123 said:

NEED A ONE WORD ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION- URGENT:

 

IS KI EXEMPT: YES OR NO?

Yes

 it doesn't apply to k1 since k1 is non immigrant 

[sss77 0]

Are Parents of USCs banned too who have an outstanding LPR case processing ?

[Manuel94 72]

4 minutes ago, emma24 said:

So does this JUST ban entry? Will visa still be processed (assuming things open up within the 60 day ban)?

They don’t know that yet, an article on The Hill came out a few minutes ago saying that they were not sure if it applies also to cases already in the process. But likely it will not affect the eligible ones that are already being processed.