Official Executive Order for Suspending Entry of Immigrants

[DelilahBrz 48]

11 minutes ago, ThomasM said:

The US Consulate in Vienna Austria confirmed that a K-1 is a NON-IMMIGRANT visa and ARE NOT AFFECTED by this ban. K-1's will be issued once the Consulates re-open and K-1's will be allowed in the country once the travel ban is lifted (or if you aren't in a country specified by the travel ban).

Just a heads up.... 

[ThomasM 11]

3 minutes ago, RD7712 said:

I would like some opinions here. My fiancee has her K1 visa along with her son's K2. It will expire in early July. She is currently stuck in Austria due to European Schengen area  travel ban to the USA. The new EO says that in 30 days the non immigrant visa programs would be reviewed and perhaps measures implemented. I am very nervous that in 30 days additional restrictions would be applied to those already with K visas and she will be barred from coming, even if the travel opens up in Europe in May or even June. I am seriously thinking of having her fly out as soon as possible to another country, meeting with her there in a country that is not banned from entering the USA and spending 15 days there, then flying to the USA. The problem is many countries are not allowing any tourist flying in so very limited where to go. Not many flights either. Should I go to such extreme measures, or should I have hope that the USA will open travel to EU and that it will not ban K1 visas in 30 days?

My fiance is in Austria too. But, she is waiting to receive her visa once the Consulate re-opens. I considered having her go to Canada, if possible, for 14 days and then have her enter the country as I have seen others get across the Canadian border with K-1s. I just need the Consulate to re-open first. Your plan is worth a try. Definitely let me know if it works.

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1 minute ago, ThomasM said:

My fiance is in Austria too. But, she is waiting to receive her visa once the Consulate re-opens. I considered having her go to Canada, if possible, for 14 days and then have her enter the country as I have seen others get across the Canadian border with K-1s. I just need the Consulate to re-open first. Your plan is worth a try. Definitely let me know if it works.

Except I believe Canada's borders are tighter than the US.  

[ThomasM 11]

3 minutes ago, DelilahBrz said:

Just a heads up.... 

As of now, I am not worried about this. There is no rationale to ban K-1s as their AOS takes about 6 months. Therefore, they are no immediate threat to American jobs. Obviously, the government may not care about that, but won't know until if or when an amendment is made to this EO.

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[DelilahBrz 48]

1 minute ago, ThomasM said:

As of now, I am not worried about this. There is no rationale to ban K-1s as their AOS takes about 6 months. Therefore, they are no immediate threat to American jobs. Obviously, the government may not care about that, but won't know until if or when an amendment is made to this EO.

That’s fine. If I had a k-1 in my hand, I wouldn’t waste much time to find out. That’s all. 

[Kariz 32]

9 minutes ago, DelilahBrz said:

Just a heads up.... 

I called my fiancé’s embassy in Croatia as well. They confirmed that K1 visa will not be affected. I don’t anticipate anything changing in this regard. You have to look at the intent of this bill - it’s not to separate spouses

[Kariz 32]

5 minutes ago, ThomasM said:

As of now, I am not worried about this. There is no rationale to ban K-1s as their AOS takes about 6 months. Therefore, they are no immediate threat to American jobs. Obviously, the government may not care about that, but won't know until if or when an amendment is made to this EO.

Exactly!! That’s not the intent of this bill... 

[DelilahBrz 48]

1 minute ago, Kariz said:

I called my fiancé’s embassy in Croatia as well. They confirmed that K1 visa will not be affected. I don’t anticipate anything changing in this regard. You have to look at the intent of this bill - it’s not to separate spouses

United States law does not see you as a spouse. 

[JBF 116]

3 minutes ago, Kariz said:

I called my fiancé’s embassy in Croatia as well. They confirmed that K1 visa will not be affected. I don’t anticipate anything changing in this regard. You have to look at the intent of this bill - it’s not to separate spouses

Completely agree. If they will review non-immigrant visas, they will probably want to impact temporary work visas. I strongly believe that the K category (fiancés and spouses of US citizens) will not be affected. Let’s simply hope for the best.

[Kariz 32]

3 minutes ago, DelilahBrz said:

United States law does not see you as a spouse. 

Technically no but the K1 requirements to get the visa are the same as obtaining the spouse visa - minus the marriage certificate. For all intents and purposes they will be treated the same.

[Ela G. 389]

1 hour ago, Kay & Evan said:

This is the answer I got from the Madrid embassy. I already have my K1 visa and asked them if I can travel after the ban but I think they didn’t get my question. I guess their answer is clear enough though. 

such a relieve! I emailed the US embassy in Madrid a few times since the European travel ban and never got a response. I’m glad they’re actually replying to emails now

[LoveJonLovell 306]

This entire thread is very helpful! Thank you!

[DelilahBrz 48]

13 minutes ago, Kariz said:

Technically no but the K1 requirements to get the visa are the same as obtaining the spouse visa - minus the marriage certificate. For all intents and purposes they will be treated the same.

The exemption:

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

applies only to those that can prove they are the spouse of a United States citizen to Border Patrol. 
 

as of right now, non-immigrant visas will be admitted, but will be reviewed in 30 days. 
 

 

if you have a non-immigrant visa in hand, it’s a good idea to travel now. 

Edited April 23, 2020 by DelilahBrz

[Raizee 93]

30 minutes ago, RD7712 said:

I would like some opinions here. My fiancee has her K1 visa along with her son's K2. It will expire in early July. She is currently stuck in Austria due to European Schengen area  travel ban to the USA. The new EO says that in 30 days the non immigrant visa programs would be reviewed and perhaps measures implemented. I am very nervous that in 30 days additional restrictions would be applied to those already with K visas and she will be barred from coming, even if the travel opens up in Europe in May or even June. I am seriously thinking of having her fly out as soon as possible to another country, meeting with her there in a country that is not banned from entering the USA and spending 15 days there, then flying to the USA. The problem is many countries are not allowing any tourist flying in so very limited where to go. Not many flights either. Should I go to such extreme measures, or should I have hope that the USA will open travel to EU and that it will not ban K1 visas in 30 days?

Fly to Dubai, i heard Dubai is going to open flights to US from 1st May 2020.