Manila US Embassy

[BOKURAGAITA 101]

Hello po! Im confused, K1 exempted or not in the Proclamation?

 

We are in  the interview and waiting stage but Manila Embassy will going to open in April 30 but not until May 4 as normal working days. There are few areas in Luzon that are still under strict lockdown until May 14 or 15 because they have more cases. My question is that true that Manila Embassy is not going to accept appointments until June? 

 

Im sorry my English is not that good. 

Thanks! 

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

I suppose since you waiting for interview already, you can mail the consulate in Manila and ask them for clarification....do let us know what their response is.

[BOKURAGAITA 101]

3 minutes ago, Sparkle Sparkle said:

I suppose since you waiting for interview already, you can mail the consulate in Manila and ask them for clarification....do let us know what their response is.

Hi! its the email from them.

[NoMansLand2020 298]

11 minutes ago, Carin Bulado said:

Hi! its the email from them.

That response is very vague...So are K1 effected by the EO? An immigration lawyer said no. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

K1 is not subject to the EO

[BOKURAGAITA 101]

11 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

K1 is not subject to the EO

Thanks Paul & Mary

[BOKURAGAITA 101]

14 minutes ago, Solaris81 said:

That response is very vague...So are K1 effected by the EO? An immigration lawyer said no. 

Yes it is vague, it confused me more 😂. But thanks for the reply. 😊

[BOKURAGAITA 101]

My other concern is, my ceac status was "in transit" for 17 days now. Is thats normal? 

I dont know how long it should be but i understand the delays this covid causing. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 minutes ago, Carin Bulado said:

My other concern is, my ceac status was "in transit" for 17 days now. Is thats normal? 

I dont know how long it should be but i understand the delays this covid causing. 

All consulates are closed.   NVC is holding all completed petitions.

[Jeff fed 12]

19 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

K1 is not subject to the EO

Why k1 is not subject to the EO? I heard some people say it is some say it’s not... without argument 

[Jeff fed 12]

19 hours ago, Carin Bulado said:

My other concern is, my ceac status was "in transit" for 17 days now. Is thats normal? 

I dont know how long it should be but i understand the delays this covid causing. 

Yes it’s normal until the embassy is not opened 

[payxibka 10,045]

6 minutes ago, Jeff fed said:

Why k1 is not subject to the EO? I heard some people say it is some say it’s not... without argument 

K1 is a nonimmigrant Visa.   EO is suspending certain immigrant visas

[Just Paul 4,595]

4 hours ago, Jeff fed said:

Why k1 is not subject to the EO? I heard some people say it is some say it’s not... without argument 

A when K1 is printed it does not say Immigrant Visa on it.

A K1 requires AOS in order to obtain residency.  Immigrant Visas do not.  In fact a spousal visa becomes a green card, for a year, when stamped at POE.

A K1 can waive immunizations at medical.  An Immigrant Visa can not.

 

Plus the USCIS website states it is non immigrant https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/visas-fiancees-us-citizens

as does the Department of State's https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html