Official Executive Order for Suspending Entry of Immigrants

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Hey guys. Does anyone know how will the immigration ban affect the current USCIS processing of spouse cases of USC? Do you think there’s a chance that now that a large chunk of categories for green cards are blocked for 60 days, the exempted ones, including spouse of USC will get a higher priority and get processed faster? Or they’ll process all categories the same way? What do you all think? Let me know. Thank you! 

[Jennilacute 12]

Please are people already having a valid visa exempted? I mean for every category, Cause just right above it says the opposite. Thanks 

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4 minutes ago, RiSam said:

Hey guys. Does anyone know how will the immigration ban affect the current USCIS processing of spouse cases of USC? Do you think there’s a chance that now that a large chunk of categories for green cards are blocked for 60 days, the exempted ones, including spouse of USC will get a higher priority and get processed faster? Or they’ll process all categories the same way? What do you all think? Let me know. Thank you! 

Spouses of US citizens already have the highest priority.  I just don't see anything to indicate processing times for IR-1/CR-1 cases will decrease anytime soon......especially at the consulate level....just my 2 cents...

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6 hours ago, Diane and Chris said:

Just curious. When did you get your K1?  

Late January. Medical exam was in December. 

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10 minutes ago, RiSam said:

Hey guys. Does anyone know how will the immigration ban affect the current USCIS processing of spouse cases of USC? Do you think there’s a chance that now that a large chunk of categories for green cards are blocked for 60 days, the exempted ones, including spouse of USC will get a higher priority and get processed faster? Or they’ll process all categories the same way? What do you all think? Let me know. Thank you! 

I doubt USCIS will sway from priority dates.

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So USCIS and NVC will continue to work normally? My petition is a CR1 married to a USC.

 

Thank you so much.

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26 minutes ago, Jennilacute said:

But really concerning that part of having a valid visa in the EO, just above it says the opposite.. like they’re included in the ban, can you please clarify? Thanks

"shall only apply to aliens who:

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do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date"

 

So if you do have a valid visa already, the ban does not apply.

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1 minute ago, geowrian said:

"shall only apply to aliens who:

...

do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date"

 

So if you do have a valid visa already, the ban does not apply.

Thanks, but what about the “ i) are outside of the united states on the effective day of proclamation 

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5 minutes ago, Jennilacute said:

Thanks, but what about the “ i) are outside of the united states on the effective day of proclamation 

I need to understand this part too. My brother holds a valid F2b visa, the embassy said they can't advise him to travel as they are not sure if some visa holders might be denied entrance to the USA. Hope to hear from someone familiar with this.

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18 minutes ago, Jennilacute said:

Thanks, but what about the “ i) are outside of the united states on the effective day of proclamation 

You need to read sec 2.a.(i), (ii), (iii) together

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1 minute ago, payxibka said:

You need to read sec 2.a.(i), (ii), (iii) together

Thanks but Still not really clear.. I mean they were individually stated

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1 minute ago, Jennilacute said:

Thanks but Still not really clear.. I mean they were individually stated

It is quite clear  

 

If they are outside the USA, do NOT have a valid visa in hand , and do NOT have a valid travel foil, then they are affected.. 

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He holds a valid visa, he should be golden 

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26 minutes ago, Jennilacute said:

Thanks, but what about the “ i) are outside of the united states on the effective day of proclamation 

I'm really not sure how else to say it....it's pretty clearly stated in the text already.

Are you:

1) Outside of the US;

2) Not in possession of a valid immigrant visa; and

3) Not in possession of a valid travel document (like AP or something)

 

If you meet all of the above, then you are banned unless you meet any of the criteria in the subsequent section (all the exceptions to the rule).

If even one of those does not apply to you (such as having a valid immigrant visa already), then you are not subject to the ban.

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4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

It is quite clear  

 

If they are outside the USA, do NOT have a valid visa in hand , and do NOT have a valid travel foil, then they are affected.. 

.

He holds a valid visa, he should be golden 

Got it, thanks 

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I'm really not sure how else to say it....it's pretty clearly stated in the text already.

Are you:

1) Outside of the US;

2) Not in possession of a valid immigrant visa; and

3) Not in possession of a valid travel document (like AP or something)

 

If you meet all of the above, then you are banned unless you meet any of the criteria in the subsequent section (all the exceptions to the rule).

If even one of those does not apply to you (such as having a valid immigrant visa already), then you are not subject to the ban.

Thank you

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1 minute ago, geowrian said:

I'm really not sure how else to say it....it's pretty clearly stated in the text already.

Are you:

1) Outside of the US;

2) Not in possession of a valid immigrant visa; and

3) Not in possession of a valid travel document (like AP or something)

 

If you meet all of the above, then you are banned unless you meet any of the criteria in the subsequent section (all the exceptions to the rule).

If even one of those does not apply to you (such as having a valid immigrant visa already), then you are not subject to the ban.

I hope this is true and applicable o all IV classes. US embassy doesn't want to confirm it until they receive further info from DHS.