Open US Embassies around the world for family sponsored immigrant visa interviews

[Trutta 103]

The government doesn't care about you, let alone your immigrant family members. If you haven't learned that by now I am not sure what else to say. If you a CEO or Wall Street player you can wine and dine with the chief executive. Otherwise print out this petition and all others like it and keep it on hand in case there's another run on toilet tissue.

[sl1pstream 551]

6 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

But it makes people in helpless situations feel better.

It doesn't though. Their situations don't change.

[sl1pstream 551]

6 hours ago, Ad & Ga said:

enough with this nonsense negativity.

At this point I'd call it realism, not negativity.

[jasonlzak 173]

Signing a petition is useless under Trump administration. All you need is to vote Blue in November.

Edited July 11, 2020 by jasonlzak

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

5 hours ago, Sparkle Sparkle said:

Well what do we expect of a hybrid visa that is neither here or there...it gets caught up in everything,,😣

When we went through customs at LAX the CBP supervisor told my wife that her K-1 had now converted to a CR-1. I know what he meant. I just smiled and remained silent. Even the people who are supposed to know aren't really sure what the **** a K-1 is)))))  Seriously, I am surprised they just haven't done away with the K-1 and force people to marry and use the marriage related visas.

[AKKH 48]

Hi,

But I think we need to sign this one first: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/cancellation-proclamation-suspending-legal-immigration-united-states-june-22-2020

It sounds so unfair and heartbreaking. 

[Ad & Ga 21]

I really wonder how you guys are dealing with everything. The nasty attitude and selfishness towards others problems around VJ is insane these days. I would never think that me sharing a link of some petition would create some negative reaction as it did. Adding facts and sharing information is absolutely necessary but there's a difference between complementing the narrative to support it and comment in a patronizing way. As i say this right now i see other topics with people talking about their own experiences with their embassies, talking about it being closed and not doing emergency interviews. I know that my embassy is 100% closed for 5 months and wont open until september (and as I said before, doesn't impact me because im not there yet) and this are people sharing their experience and others instead of empathize they come with a government link trying to force their truth (that everybody knows it's the theory, but not happening in reality). I always saw VJ as a support group with information from people going through the same hard time, supporting and informing, now it's just attacking without a real reason. When you say: YOUR CASE IS NOT AN EMERGENCY, or YOU JUST HAVE TO WAIT, that can break that person's mental health. Instead of saying something patronizing and rude, why not be quiet? Or try saying something nice? 
 

realism is absolutely necessary but without a LITTLE hope and kindness people will be driven crazy. 
also, some people are supporting nonsense in here are the same ones complaining about people's nasty attitude in other topics, im not here to fight or force my truth on anyone, i was simply sharing a freaking link

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

13 minutes ago, Ad & Ga said:

I really wonder how you guys are dealing with everything. The nasty attitude and selfishness towards others problems around VJ is insane these days. I would never think that me sharing a link of some petition would create some negative reaction as it did. Adding facts and sharing information is absolutely necessary but there's a difference between complementing the narrative to support it and comment in a patronizing way. As i say this right now i see other topics with people talking about their own experiences with their embassies, talking about it being closed and not doing emergency interviews. I know that my embassy is 100% closed for 5 months and wont open until september (and as I said before, doesn't impact me because im not there yet) and this are people sharing their experience and others instead of empathize they come with a government link trying to force their truth (that everybody knows it's the theory, but not happening in reality). I always saw VJ as a support group with information from people going through the same hard time, supporting and informing, now it's just attacking without a real reason. When you say: YOUR CASE IS NOT AN EMERGENCY, or YOU JUST HAVE TO WAIT, that can break that person's mental health. Instead of saying something patronizing and rude, why not be quiet? Or try saying something nice? 
 

realism is absolutely necessary but without a LITTLE hope and kindness people will be driven crazy. 
also, some people are supporting nonsense in here are the same ones complaining about people's nasty attitude in other topics, im not here to fight or force my truth on anyone, i was simply sharing a freaking link

I remember when we got a bogus RFE that delayed our case by 30 days. I was ready to man the ramparts) I can't imagine how I'd be dealing with this Covid mess if we were still waiting for an interview or initial USCIS processing. Hang in there everyone. This too shall pass.

Edited July 11, 2020 by boris64

[LOUHAMILTON 75]

Good morning, everybody! It is very sad to know that even in the midst of a pandemic, people are no longer in solidarity.    Whatever your visa, helping mothers and fathers separated from their children at this time should be a sign of humanity.  My visa is IR1 (Brazil) Case Complete since March 18 and 0 interviews at the consulate in our country.  Thank you to those who have empathy and compassion.    To those who don't, count on me for any help they need.  We don't know what could happen tomorrow anyway.  Good vibes to evereyone 🙏 

[Hilde 381]

1 hour ago, LOUHAMILTON said:

Good morning, everybody! It is very sad to know that even in the midst of a pandemic, people are no longer in solidarity.    Whatever your visa, helping mothers and fathers separated from their children at this time should be a sign of humanity.  My visa is IR1 (Brazil) Case Complete since March 18 and 0 interviews at the consulate in our country.  Thank you to those who have empathy and compassion.    To those who don't, count on me for any help they need.  We don't know what could happen tomorrow anyway.  Good vibes to evereyone 🙏 

Fellow Brazilian here. I got DQ'd in May. Based on no evidence whatsoever, I think we should start hearing about interviews in a month or so. You'll probably be one of the first ones to go and I hope your ride is smooth! Let's stick together with positive attitude and empathy.

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

Embassies will open when COVID situations is under control in various countries . In the middle of a pandemic i highly doubt that DOS cares about anyone. They care about officers lives too.

 

  Officers lives >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> people temporarily separated for a couple of months 

Edited July 11, 2020 by James120383

[HKS 169]

20 hours ago, Quarknase said:

But most of the visas are suspended until end of the year, the embassy opening would only benefit spouses and children of USC.

Not that I don't wish for them to get interviews asap, but they are already considered mission critical and can be scheduled before official embassy opening

I am USC and my husband can't get interview. I was told we have to wait until they reopen embassy. 

And yes I've tried to get expedited and they declined it. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

4 hours ago, jasonlzak said:

Signing a petition is useless under Trump administration. All you need is to vote Blue in November.

Yeah how about Not..... 

[sl1pstream 551]

3 hours ago, Ad & Ga said:

I really wonder how you guys are dealing with everything. The nasty attitude and selfishness towards others problems around VJ is insane these days. I would never think that me sharing a link of some petition would create some negative reaction as it did. Adding facts and sharing information is absolutely necessary but there's a difference between complementing the narrative to support it and comment in a patronizing way. As i say this right now i see other topics with people talking about their own experiences with their embassies, talking about it being closed and not doing emergency interviews. I know that my embassy is 100% closed for 5 months and wont open until september (and as I said before, doesn't impact me because im not there yet) and this are people sharing their experience and others instead of empathize they come with a government link trying to force their truth (that everybody knows it's the theory, but not happening in reality). I always saw VJ as a support group with information from people going through the same hard time, supporting and informing, now it's just attacking without a real reason. When you say: YOUR CASE IS NOT AN EMERGENCY, or YOU JUST HAVE TO WAIT, that can break that person's mental health. Instead of saying something patronizing and rude, why not be quiet? Or try saying something nice? 
 

realism is absolutely necessary but without a LITTLE hope and kindness people will be driven crazy. 
also, some people are supporting nonsense in here are the same ones complaining about people's nasty attitude in other topics, im not here to fight or force my truth on anyone, i was simply sharing a freaking link

At this point there's a new petition every day. I don't see how signing them, especially considering the current administration's agenda, is going to change anything. At this point I've seen more petitions than I've gotten spam in my email, so while it might seem nasty, it's getting super annoying on this end too.

 

At least talk to your American friends about it. Having people on your side who will maybe consider voting when they wouldn't have otherwise (because let's be honest, no one's going to switch party over this) is going to be a lot more helpful than just sharing useless petition after useless petition.

Edited July 11, 2020 by sl1pstream

[Quarknase 1,072]

1 hour ago, HKS said:

I am USC and my husband can't get interview. I was told we have to wait until they reopen embassy. 

And yes I've tried to get expedited and they declined it. 

I’m sorry that they have declined your expedite  It depends on so many factors these days - if consular officers are on the post (many went home to be with family throughout the pandemic I assume), the corona situation in a specific country, travel restrictions, and so on... There won’t be a “one for all” solution and sadly we all have to be more patient...