Department of State posted about K1 visa - what does this mean?

[A&D25612 32]

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office finally emailed me back but sadly not much help. They can't do anything about US laws which is understandable but I was hoping for some sort of help. They suggested things I've already done but for anyone interested here's their response:

[stuckonyou 75]

I wonder if there's any idea for me to email the embassy here in Sweden this week. I mean, I know what they'll say pretty much. But maybe the more people asking someone is going to have to do something, right...? 😇👀

[HRQX 4,145]

30 minutes ago, stuckonyou said:

But maybe the more people asking someone is going to have to do something, right...? 😇👀

It's way above the consular staff. The respective agencies (DOS and DHS) must expand their policies regarding National Interest Exemptions. Either that or the President must end or alter significantly the Proclamation.

[MJ&YY 132]

Japan updated to have Tokyo do NIVs, including K-1. 
 

https://jp.usembassy.gov/visas/

[HRQX 4,145]

7 minutes ago, MJ&YY said:

Japan updated to have Tokyo do NIVs, including K-1. 
 

https://jp.usembassy.gov/visas/

I'm confused. Does Naha also have an IV unit, or is it only Tokyo?

 

The link you provided mentions Naha and so does the following post:

 

[MJ&YY 132]

7 minutes ago, HRQX said:

I'm confused. Does Naha also have an IV unit, or is it only Tokyo?

 

The link you provided mentions Naha and so does the following post:

 

The FAQs for Fiance(e) visas in Japan indicate both Tokyo and Naha for K-1s (see the response to the last question on https://jp.usembassy.gov/visas/faq-list/k-visas/ "No. You can apply for a fiancé(e) visa only in Tokyo or Naha.").  Beyond that, I don't know.

Edited September 8, 2020 by MJ&YY

[Calimay 8]

Has anyone tried to ask their embassy to issue K1s if you are willing to spend 14 days in a non-banned country prior to entering the US? Or is there no way to get around that? 

[SoSol 27]

9 minutes ago, Calimay said:

Has anyone tried to ask their embassy to issue K1s if you are willing to spend 14 days in a non-banned country prior to entering the US? Or is there no way to get around that? 

Tried and was ignored. They won't issue the visa citing the travel ban. They even returned the passport back after 8 months of holding onto it and told us to retry after the ban is lifted. 

[Calimay 8]

2 hours ago, SoSol said:

Tried and was ignored. They won't issue the visa citing the travel ban. They even returned the passport back after 8 months of holding onto it and told us to retry after the ban is lifted. 

Ugh  I guess we have no chance until they lift this travel ban...

[MJ&YY 132]

16 hours ago, HRQX said:

I'm confused. Does Naha also have an IV unit, or is it only Tokyo?

Looks like they updated the page I linked earlier.  It now also says:

The U.S. Consulate in Naha resumed certain immigrant visa services, including: IR1, IR2, CR1, and CR2.

 

So, yes, it looks like they have an IV unit (which makes sense if they also do K-1s).

[stuckonyou 75]

16 hours ago, SoSol said:

Tried and was ignored. They won't issue the visa citing the travel ban. They even returned the passport back after 8 months of holding onto it and told us to retry after the ban is lifted. 

 

Oh, no... 😢 But what to they mean with "retry"? All you would need to do is do a new medical, right? 

[SoSol 27]

1 hour ago, stuckonyou said:

 

Oh, no... 😢 But what to they mean with "retry"? All you would need to do is do a new medical, right? 

That will likely the case. We weren't denied but refused. So whenever they do decide to process K1s we have to get in contact with the consulate and reinstate our case and submit new medical for reprocessing. 

[A&D25612 32]

Has there been any countries that are under ban, that have started processing k1s again?  I'm sure I read it somewhere but can't find it now I'm searching for it ... typical! 

Edited September 8, 2020 by A&D25612

[BC97 13]

1 hour ago, A&D25612 said:

Has there been any countries that are under ban, that have started processing k1s again?  I'm sure I read it somewhere but can't find it now I'm searching for it ... typical! 

The short answer is no. Some have started doing K1’s, but none covered by the travel ban.

[A&D25612 32]

K1s are exceptions to the bans though right? (As long as you quarantine 14 days prior entering the US?)