So I guess I944 will be again needed now (unless you are in NY, CT, VT) (merged)

[geowrian 22,338]

40 minutes ago, Bgail said:

Ok thanks alot for the clarification. I clicked no after two persons responded to my post about that question. But should the I-944 be filed since it's no longer on the USCIS website and reading about the lifted injunctions for some states? Between I am in Georgia

I see your thread and will post there shortly. I think there is some confusion and it is best to speak about your specific case in its own thread.

Edit: Actually, I just saw that you were (correctly) advised to check "No" already. I misread your comment to imply you were told otherwise.

Edited August 14, 2020 by geowrian

[FattieBanton 35]

goddamn i hate this form 944. but i'm gonna do my best to fill it out just in case. i'm already scratching my head on the first section. they want you to list your household and start with yourself. so then the questions are phrased so its like you're asking yourself these two questions in the 3rd person. are the answers to both of these going to be "YES" ??? i know it sounds like a dumb question but i'm actually confused.

 

[HRQX 4,145]

On 8/13/2020 at 8:41 AM, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Also, the State Department has not updated their website since the public charge injunction from July 29:

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/update-on-public-charge.html

That's because the 2nd Circuit's 08/12/20 decision doesn't affect DOS. It only affects USCIS: https://www.law360.com/articles/1300811/attachments/0

[millefleur 5,047]

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[HRQX 4,145]

6 hours ago, FattieBanton said:

so i'm guessing the correct way to answer this is actually "NO" but then don't include the 944, just fill out the 864?

That is correct.

[pablo2752 106]

So I just checked the USCIS form list, and I-944 is still not there. How bizarre. 

[geowrian 22,338]

17 minutes ago, pablo2752 said:

So I just checked the USCIS form list, and I-944 is still not there. How bizarre. 

USCIS generally does not update their website over the weekend. The soonest update wouldn't be until tomorrow.

[HRQX 4,145]

15 minutes ago, pablo2752 said:

So I just checked the USCIS form list, and I-944 is still not there. How bizarre. 

As of now, USCIS hasn't reimplemented it yet: "Dan Hetlage, a spokesperson for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the DHS agency that processes green card requests, said on Thursday that the agency is "currently reviewing" the Second Circuit's order and "will determine the administrative viability of reimplementing the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Final Rule where applicable."" https://www.law360.com/articles/1300811

 

When they do, they'll probably announce a date in the near future. For example, when SCOTUS issued their 01/27/20 decision it took USCIS 3 weekdays to issue a news release announcing the implementation date of 02/24/20: https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-announces-public-charge-rule-implementation-following-supreme-court-stay-of-nationwide

[MakJ 4]

On 8/13/2020 at 2:19 AM, INF said:

Same I’m done and we were sending it in tomorrow! I can’t even find the form on the website... what the hell?! Will call USCIS tomorrow.

Was about to get the documents done but our immigration lawyer told us we can send though it’s very slow and very few USCIS Officer are back according to the friend of hers. I luckily got a SSN that allows me to work. I decided to wait since the lawyer told us I can’t be kicked out as long I got married on time.  I don’t know the negativity to wait before I fill for green card but we are planning to wait instead of going back twice. 

[HRQX 4,145]

2 minutes ago, MakJ said:

I don’t know the negativity to wait before I fill for green card but we are planning to wait instead of going back twice. 

Recommend to finish up AOS packet for filing to at least get it into the system. You won't be "going back twice."

[MakJ 4]

1 minute ago, HRQX said:

Recommend to finish up AOS packet for filing to at least get it into the system. You won't be "going back twice."

1 minute ago, HRQX said:

Recommend to finish up AOS packet for filing to at least get it into the system. You won't be "going back twice."

Got the SSN as legal alien allowed to work... but they had to consult the USCIS if I was legal here. After you AOS you will go back again after two years to get a green card with no conditions. That’s what am trying to avoid that’s why I said I don’t know the negativity of waiting.

[geowrian 22,338]

16 minutes ago, MakJ said:

I luckily got a SSN that allows me to work. I decided to wait since the lawyer told us I can’t be kicked out as long I got married on time.

An SSN is not what determines if you can work. The EAD or a green card is what allows you to work.

The "legal alien allowed to work" only means that you are eligible to apply for work authorization.

Check I-9 requirements...an SSN alone won't cut it.

 

The lawyer said you can't be deported as long as you married within 90 days? Wow...that's not right at all. After 90 days, you are overstaying like anybody else that stays beyond their I-94. Overstay is cause for removal. Filing the I-485 is what lets you remain.

The likelihood of actually being put into removal solely due to unlawful presence is quite low, but does happen.

The likelihood of actually being removed so long as you remain in marital union is even lower....an IJ would likely just tell the petitioner to file for AOS. If they agree, then removal can be canceled. But it's a really, really bad experience to go through....

 

One such case of a K-1 overstay by a few weeks that resulted in a really bad experience...

 

Edited August 17, 2020 by geowrian

[MakJ 4]

25 minutes ago, geowrian said:

An SSN is not what determines if you can work. The EAD or a green card is what allows you to work.

The "legal alien allowed to work" only means that you are eligible to apply for work authorization.

Check I-9 requirements...an SSN alone won't cut it.

 

The lawyer said you can't be deported as long as you married within 90 days? Wow...that's not right at all. After 90 days, you are overstaying like anybody else that stays beyond their I-94. Overstay is cause for removal. Filing the I-485 is what lets you remain.

The likelihood of actually being put into removal solely due to unlawful presence is quite low, but does happen.

The likelihood of actually being removed so long as you remain in marital union is even lower....an IJ would likely just tell the petitioner to file for AOS. If they agree, then removal can be canceled. But it's a really, really bad experience to go through....

 

One such case of a K-1 overstay by a few weeks that resulted in a really bad experience...

 

We need to work on ours then. Corona made a lot change for us that even getting married was a challenge. I will call the USCIS tomorrow and gather more information. This is the worst time. 😥😥 

[Ayrton 965]

8 hours ago, MakJ said:

We need to work on ours then. Corona made a lot change for us that even getting married was a challenge. I will call the USCIS tomorrow and gather more information. This is the worst time. 😥😥 

Calling USCIS is a waste of time. If you call 3 times, you will get 3 different answers.

[Cilllah 487]

This is so interesting. I applied for my education evaluation today but if we don't need i-944 I want to submit mine asap. I have a K1 and K2 and I can't believe I have to do a credit check on my three year old daughter. I am scared to send it without it. Would love USCIS to put a date out for when they are going to implement it again. I will be able to post mine out next week as we get married on Friday.