Official Executive Order for Suspending Entry of Immigrants

[sl1pstream 551]

3 hours ago, Googoobuggy said:

Just wanted to share: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/Proclamation-Suspending-Entry-of-Immigrants-Who-Present-Risk-to-the-US-labor-market.html

"Routine visas services have been suspended at U.S. posts worldwide, but as resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency and mission critical visa services for applicants who are not subject to this presidential proclamation."

 

It kind of looks like, that even if they reopen, they still won't be issuing any new visas, even if the K1 or others are exempt.

[JacobP 185]

19 minutes ago, sl1pstream said:

"Routine visas services have been suspended at U.S. posts worldwide, but as resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency and mission critical visa services for applicants who are not subject to this presidential proclamation."

 

It kind of looks like, that even if they reopen, they still won't be issuing any new visas, even if the K1 or others are exempt.

I believe it's referring to what they're currently doing as of this moment, hence the word "continue". A lot of embassies are still processing certain visas that may be relevant to the pandemic and even certain expedited K-1 and CR/IR-1 visas in a few places.

[geowrian 22,337]

22 minutes ago, sl1pstream said:

"Routine visas services have been suspended at U.S. posts worldwide, but as resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency and mission critical visa services for applicants who are not subject to this presidential proclamation."

 

It kind of looks like, that even if they reopen, they still won't be issuing any new visas, even if the K1 or others are exempt.

All that means is they are currently only conducting interviews and issuing visas in a very limited manner for emergencies. It says nothing about what they plans to do once normal services resume.

[sl1pstream 551]

1 minute ago, JacobP said:

I believe it's referring to what they're currently doing as of this moment, hence the word "continue". A lot of embassies are still processing certain visas that may be relevant to the pandemic and even certain expedited K-1 and CR/IR-1 visas in a few places.

Hopefully. I'm not in any hurry to travel and get sick anyway, plus there's still a travel ban that won't be lifted any time soon, so we'll see. We've got plenty of time.

[ECCK 211]

The Sydney consulate has scheduled an emergency interview for my K1 visa today. My interview will be next week. I expect this means that the EO doesn't apply to K1 visas since they are willing to issue one to me. 

[sl1pstream 551]

13 minutes ago, ECCK said:

The Sydney consulate has scheduled an emergency interview for my K1 visa today. My interview will be next week. I expect this means that the EO doesn't apply to K1 visas since they are willing to issue one to me. 

More importantly, that means that they're expecting to reopen. Is Australia under lockdown or are most businesses and stores open?

[ECCK 211]

5 minutes ago, sl1pstream said:

More importantly, that means that they're expecting to reopen. Is Australia under lockdown or are most businesses and stores open?

Australia is under lockdown and they extended it just recently. Most things are closed and we’re mostly inside at home. Hopefully it means it will reopen thought, so that others can get their interview soon too 

[brukash 0]

On 4/22/2020 at 4:46 PM, Unlockable said:

Moderator Advisory. This topic is to discuss the facts of the Executive Order.  Do not use this topic for bickering, political banter, name calling, or attacking other members. Only discuss this Order and the parties it will impact.

 

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

Is fiance ( K1) visa which is under process is exempted by proclamation or not? Please share me the details.

 

 

[TiEy 69]

1 hour ago, ECCK said:

The Sydney consulate has scheduled an emergency interview for my K1 visa today. My interview will be next week. I expect this means that the EO doesn't apply to K1 visas since they are willing to issue one to me. 

May I ask the reason you gave them for the emergency?

[ECCK 211]

3 minutes ago, TiEy said:

May I ask the reason you gave them for the emergency?

My fiance is in the US Navy and is expected to receive his deployment orders next month. 

[TiEy 69]

9 minutes ago, ECCK said:

My fiance is in the US Navy and is expected to receive his deployment orders next month. 

I see. Thanks for the prompt reply.

[brukash 0]

11 minutes ago, TiEy said:

May I ask the reason you gave them for the emergency?

Thank you & Let me wait mail or email about a schedule of interview from NVC?

[brukash 0]

On 4/22/2020 at 4:46 PM, Unlockable said:

Moderator Advisory. This topic is to discuss the facts of the Executive Order.  Do not use this topic for bickering, political banter, name calling, or attacking other members. Only discuss this Order and the parties it will impact.

 

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

 

 

 The EO stated that "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...."

Is fiance exempted by this article?

[Isoversa 8]

29 minutes ago, brukash said:

 The EO stated that "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...."

Is fiance exempted by this article?

No. A fiancé is not a spouse for the purposes defined by immigration, if you're referring to that statement. 

 

If you are talking about K1 in general, it is not mentioned in the EO. As it has been pointed out, it is a Non-Immigrant visa, and most are of the opinion that currently, as the EO is written, is exempt from the ban. But time will tell, there may be additional restrictions as per Sec 6 of the EO. 

Edited April 24, 2020 by Isoversa

[brukash 0]

52 minutes ago, ECCK said:

My fiance is in the US Navy and is expected to receive his deployment orders next month. 

The EO stated that "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...."

Is fiance exempted by this article?