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Great summary by our valued member @geowrian    

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Hi All,    I said I'd update you on my move to the US. So I moved on Sunday, this was pulled forward a couple of weeks as we didn't know if Trump would continue to change the Executive Order

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Good morning everyone! Fiancé successfully made it through Toronto customs this morning with his K1 visa. He says the customs officer first said they were not accepting that visa, but they were correc

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22 minutes ago, Spookie said:

Reading the proclamation I came across this: 

 

 

I assume this has to do with the temporary worker visas but would this also extend to the K-1 and B1/B2 visas? Would this affect the ESTA/VWP?

I cannot see him banning tourism so B1/B2 are safe. There are many non immigrant visas like TN1 and H1B visas he can ban if his goal truly is to protect the US citizen’s jobs.

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So if the embassy (London) opens back up on May 3rd as stated, and we are allowed to book our K-1 interview, does that mean K-1's are exempt?

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Just now, J&S12 said:

So if the embassy (London) opens back up on May 3rd as stated, and we are allowed to book our K-1 interview, does that mean K-1's are exempt?

K1 are exempt 

YMMV

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Just now, INF said:

I imagine since permanent residents’ spouses files are no longer processed it could potentially create a little faster process? 

The queue is so long, a 60 day pause will not be noticeable 

YMMV

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There is no specific exemption for K-1 visa. The logical thought process is that is it non-immigrant visa, and therefore this EO doesn't apply to them, except at pretty much EVERY Embassy I've seen it is listed under "immigrant visa" category. And unlike CR-1/IR-1 there is no specific exemption carved out for it, so it might be very much for interpretation by DOS/COs. Guess it is more wait and see. 

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K1 is still confusing. The state depart web lists them as immigrant visas. 

 

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Great post by not_an_immi_lawyer over on Reddit that really breaks it down clearly who is affected or not...

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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
    • Parents of US citizens (but not spouse/child)

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

 

 

The big question mark will be K-1 visa's.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

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04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Just now, KP23 said:

Even if K1 is considered immigrant, someone that has a K1 visa in hand along with their sealed travel packet, they would also be exempt because the visa has already been issued, under Sec 2.ii, right? How does Sec 2.iii apply to K1 holders?

 

Yes, if you already have a valid visa, you are fine.

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11 minutes ago, givionte said:

Great post by not_an_immi_lawyer over on Reddit that really breaks it down clearly who is affected or not...

 

 

The big question mark will be K-1 visa's.

Why?  Even in the lawyer's recap it is stated nonimmigrant visas of ANY kind are not effected.  A k1 is clearly a nonimmigrant Visa 

YMMV

 
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