African Nation Citing Presidential Proclamation for Spouses of US Citizen

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25 minutes ago, Kmomo2 said:

We also tried to have an expedited interview at the Nairobi consulate and this is the message we received. There was no mention of the PP Executive order.

 

"Please note that All consular appointments, including immigrant visas, are cancelled because of the Government of Kenya's suspension of public gatherings. When services resume, updated guidance about appointment scheduling will be given. You may monitor the same at www.travel.state.gov. No additional information about scheduling is available at this time"

 

Stay safe and healthy.

kind regards....

 

If you hear about Nairobi embassy let us know

[geowrian 22,337]

The reason they are not processing it has nothing to do with the EO. They simply are not processing routine visa services. It has nothing to do with being exempt form the EO or not.

 

1 hour ago, Renee Bua said:

I have every right to inquire about my case.. We gave them our money and paid for this process and  these people are public /civil servants to us... I have a right through the law. 

You have a right to ask, sure.

You have a right to a decision.

You do not have a right to a decision on the timeline you want.

 

46 minutes ago, Renee Bua said:

I don't mean to be rude, but I really don't want to hear that lecture and have decided to ignore it. If by law I am allowed to bring my husband with me to the United States, it is my right, so anyone trying to lecture me about this on this board is waisting their time. My husband WILL come to the United States, just know THAT. And if they give us a hard time, know that these people WILL hear from me, my lawyer or congressman/senator about the matter. It is my RIGHT to pursue this as many times as needed!

That's not how ignoring works...

As noted, you have a right to petition a spouse. You do not have a right to bring your spouse. You misunderstand that part. The only part you are entitled to is the petition...the rest falls on the alien to qualify for the visa.

That said, that's not even the issue here. The issue here is timing. No official ever guaranteed a timeline.

You can contact your lawyer, congressmen, etc., but they have no ability to alter the timeline.

Edited June 11, 2020 by geowrian

[Renee Bua 18]

1 hour ago, Kmomo2 said:

We also tried to have an expedited interview at the Nairobi consulate and this is the message we received. There was no mention of the PP Executive order.

 

"Please note that All consular appointments, including immigrant visas, are cancelled because of the Government of Kenya's suspension of public gatherings. When services resume, updated guidance about appointment scheduling will be given. You may monitor the same at www.travel.state.gov. No additional information about scheduling is available at this time"

 

Stay safe and healthy.

kind regards....

 

Wow. So they give a different random reason each times it seems. I think my lawyer was right when he said it's just a way of blowing us off (although I do see sort of difference with yours... you require an in-person interview which requires a "gathering"). From my lawyer:
 

There are two things going on at the same time. One of them is the immigration ban to protect workers and the other is the consulates being closed for all visa processing (except emergencies) due to the pandemic. When the President announced the immigration ban, I was puzzled as it was nearly superfluous since the consulates were already closed for visa processing anyway. If the consulate told you they can’t issue the visa due to the immigration ban, then yes, that’s a mistake. But they would have trouble issuing the visa now anyway (even though he has already done his interview) since the consulates are operating on severely reduced staff.

He has given me advice on the next steps for my case but we first have to be given a clear reason for the denial. They listed two things for my email reply (one of them incorrect) which therefore wasn't a clear reason. Don't let people minimize your concerns for your case.

Edited June 11, 2020 by Renee Bua

[jackanddeona 310]

15 minutes ago, Renee Bua said:

Wow. So they give a different random reason each times it seems. I think my lawyer was right when he said it's just a way of blowing us off. From my lawyer:
 

There are two things going on at the same time. One of them is the immigration ban to protect workers and the other is the consulates being closed for all visa processing (except emergencies) due to the pandemic. When the President announced the immigration ban, I was puzzled as it was nearly superfluous since the consulates were already closed for visa processing anyway. If the consulate told you they can’t issue the visa due to the immigration ban, then yes, that’s a mistake. But they would have trouble issuing the visa now anyway (even though he has already done his interview) since the consulates are operating on severely reduced staff.

He has given me advice on the next steps for my case but we first have to be given a clear reason for the denial. They listed two things for my email reply (one of them incorrect) which therefore wasn't a clear reason. Don't make people minimize your concerns for your case.

The clear reason is the suspension of regular services due to covid 19. The email doesn't state you are stopped because of the eo. It says that any exemption to the covid 19 suspension must also fall outside of the eo and then posts it for reference. 

 

To me you are the one minimizing the situation everyone is in not the other way around. You seem to think that you deserve an expedite when thousands of other people are not getting them. You tried and I applaud your efforts. You are correct in thinking that you should take responsibility for pushing your case a long as no one else will. That being said if you are posting expecting people to agree that it's wrong or comfort you that your expedite was not approved then you don't seem to have a handle on what exactly is happening to everyone right now.

Edited June 11, 2020 by jackanddeona

[Renee Bua 18]

3 minutes ago, jackanddeona said:

The clear reason is the suspension of regular services due to covid 19. The email doesn't state you are stopped because of the eo. It says that any exemption to the covid 19 suspension must also fall outside of the eo and the posts it for reference. 

 

To me you are the one minimizing the situation everyone is in not the other way around. You seem to think that you deserve an expedite when thousands of other people are not getting them. You tried and I applaud your efforts. You are correct in thinking that you should take responsibility for pushing your case a long as no one else will. That being said if you are posting expecting people to agree that it's wrong or comfort you that your expedite was not approved then you don't seem to have a handle on what exactly is happening to everyone right now.

Nope, some of you are giving me input I didn't ask for. I asked none of you what my rights are about immigration. I am still pursuing this and do encourage others to do what you will for YOUR case. I can't believe how negative some of these posters are being.

Edited June 11, 2020 by Renee Bua

[jackanddeona 310]

Just now, Renee Bua said:

Nope, all of you are giving me input I didn't ask for. I asked none of you what my rights are about immigration. I am still pursuing this and do encourage others to do what you will for YOUR case.

By posting you are asking for input. You don't agree with the answers you are getting so you are throwing a fit. Good luck in your attempt. I hope it's not a massive waste of time and money for you but I expect it will be.

[Renee Bua 18]

18 minutes ago, jackanddeona said:

By posting you are asking for input. You don't agree with the answers you are getting so you are throwing a fit. Good luck in your attempt. I hope it's not a massive waste of time and money for you but I expect it will be.

Most of you are here just to throw stones. That's what you look like. You have been ignored. Mods, I've already made my decision about what I'm going to do with my case so you can close this thread if you'd like. There 's nothing but stone throwing and lecturing.

Edited June 11, 2020 by Renee Bua