Petition to include K1 filers as exemption from travel bans

[SteveInBostonI130 3,454]

1 minute ago, JBF said:

That’s exactly what the petition that they have created is asking for. And it is advocating that they should be considered as immediate family members, as that’s what some official forms state, and the DS-160 is a clear example. No one is saying that they have to be categorized that way, but they could be considered that way. 

Again, you are paraphrasing an opinion.  I am going by the exact wording of the petition.   By signing, I will be part of those that "advocates that Fiances ARE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS"  I do not agree.  Why would I sign something that I do not advocate?

[geowrian 22,337]

Same. I personally support an exemption to that EO for K visa holders. The risk/reward right now merits it IMHO.

I do not support what is stated in the petition.

[JBF 116]

3 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Again, you are paraphrasing an opinion.  I am going by the exact wording of the petition.   By signing, I will be part of those that "advocates that Fiances ARE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS"  I do not agree.  Why would I sign something that I do not advocate?

If you don’t agree, you indeed don’t have to sign, they’re simply requesting to be exempt from the ban. And nothing else. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

15 minutes ago, MelissaHussain said:

The petition argues that k1s have not been properly addressed by the travel bans and should be exempt.

If you want to be Immediate Family then the option is to get married.  Very few countries have a Fiance Visa.  

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

 

3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Same. I personally support an exemption to that EO for K visa holders. The risk/reward right now merits it IMHO.

I do not support what is stated in the petition.

Agree 100%.

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

3 minutes ago, JBF said:

they’re simply requesting to be exempt from the ban. And nothing else. 

The petition makes a false statement about US government policy......they could have simply done what you just stated......

[SteveInBostonI130 3,454]

1 minute ago, JBF said:

If you don’t agree, you indeed don’t have to sign, they’re simply requesting to be exempt from the ban. And nothing else. 

That is demonstratively false.  When you sign a petition, you sign the whole petition.  The whole petition is not "simply requesting to be exempt".  

 

 

[JBF 116]

13 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

That is demonstratively false.  When you sign a petition, you sign the whole petition.  The whole petition is not "simply requesting to be exempt".  

 

 

Of course, that’s the request they have pointed out. And the ultimate goal. Stating that a fiancé can be considered “immediate family” is confirmed to prove that they are considered that way in the DS, and as such could be exempt. I would want to remind you of the fact that the DS is an official form, released by the government indeed. 

Edited June 20, 2020 by JBF

[EllaC 190]

15 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

If you want to be Immediate Family then the option is to get married.  Very few countries have a Fiance Visa.  

 

 

Hmm, I beg to differ. Australia has a partner visa. It does not require you to get married within 90 days.

[MelissaHussain 52]

17 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

If you want to be Immediate Family then the option is to get married.  Very few countries have a Fiance Visa.  

 

 

Lol that's WHAT WE'RE TRYING TO DO!!!!! Fortunately the US DOES have a fiance visa and for some people it is the only reasonable option to get married. 

[EllaC 190]

I sincerely don't get why the spousal visa holders are so hurt about K-1 being processed IN THESE CURRENT TIMES with the same urgency as the spousal visas. For the purposes of the immigration process, K-1s should be lumped together with CR-1/IR-1. Period.

[MelissaHussain 52]

As far as I'm concerned the petition has served its purpose - it has people talking about the fact that the K1 visa is not addressed in the travel ban and some agree it should be exempt. Be pedantic about it and don't sign it, what ever. 

[Crazy Cat 41,884]

11 minutes ago, EllaC said:

I sincerely don't get why the spousal visa holders are so hurt about K-1 being processed IN THESE CURRENT TIMES with the same urgency as the spousal visas.

I see no evidence of that at all.

Edited June 20, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[retheem 566]

😂😂😂what did i just read? Since when did fiances have equal rights with spouses? Anyone who reads the definition of a nuclear family- it consists of father (husband), mother(wife) and children- did you see fiance being a family member? . Even in matters non-immigration, a fiance is just that. A prospective. As in the government does not even formally recognize you. Anywho. Good luck in the journey. Keep us informed.

1 hour ago, MelissaHussain said:

Wrong. Until recently it was also used for k2 which is spouse. Why are you so against us trying to get our k1s? I thought this site was to support each other through a very difficult process. 

In times of difficulty nobody wants to be objective. We totally understand.

 

Edited June 20, 2020 by retheem

[geowrian 22,337]

2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I see no evidence of that at all.

Same. Heck, I did the K-1 path.

Edit: And as a side note, I'm getting really tired of all the "they don't know/remember..." and general us/them type of comments. Nobody forgets the separation.. It's not a competition for biggest loser. Having a different view or opinion is not due to inconsideration, forgetfulness, etc.

Edited June 20, 2020 by geowrian