Trump's future immigration policies- speculation MEGATHREAD

[AshMarty 359]

3 minutes ago, maelm said:

but they do have made another visa category for parents in the RAISE Act... have u heard about it? accdg to what ive read the parents would be granted a 5 year renewable non immigrant visa as long as they would not work in the US and their US Citizen child could arrange a health insurance for them... i’m not sure, however, if the parents should be of certain health condition and age first before applying for the said visa. do u have any idea on this?

I don't think the intentions of the RAISE act is to be cruel but to look out for the welfare of the country and what immigration of older individuals immigrating would cost (just a fact older individuals have more health needs which the US is trying to avoid covering when they immigrate here later in life). So this would make sense. 

[MeredithNotGrey 8]

12 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

Where did you get this so I can take a look?

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4760/text

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

1 minute ago, MeredithNotGrey said:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4760/text

Thank you.

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

It is an interesting 'category' or type of visa; but at same time I feel it's like someone on a B2 visa here who still works, they know they aren't allowed to; but they do it anyways. It's going to be abused I have a feeling.

[Amit&Julie 180]

16 hours ago, cyberfx1024 said:

There is already a thread talking about this. 

Where is the thread? I've tried searching and can't find it. We just got our NOA2 for K1 visa last week and now I'm worrying...could the cancellation of pending petitions affect this if the bill goes through?

[IowacityGuy 152]

10 minutes ago, Amit&Julie said:

Where is the thread? I've tried searching and can't find it. We just got our NOA2 for K1 visa last week and now I'm worrying...could the cancellation of pending petitions affect this if the bill goes through?

It will not effect your visa petition at all. They probably going to discontinue diversity visa, immigrant visa for siblings, parents, and married children. yours is K1 which will be fine. don't worry about anything at this point.. 

[Jabberwocky1969 126]

Excellent development! Servicing the spouses of citizens needs to be top priority. Part of the America First initiative that is being implemented across all aspects of the government.

[doggieandsam 765]

9 hours ago, MeredithNotGrey said:

the problem is people quoting online articles and not going straight to the source. I am not into politics and their lingo, but from what I understand from the bill it looks like they are indeed planning to cancel all of the pending petitions from USCIS and NVC levels if it passes. You can find that info in the official Securing America's future Act (H.R. 4760). Here is the quote:

 

"INVALIDITY OF CERTAIN PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS

 

(B) PENDING PETITIONS.—Neither the Secretary of Homeland Security nor the Secretary of State may adjudicate or approve any petition under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) pending as of the date of enactment of this Act seeking classification of an alien under section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) with respect to a parent of a United States citizen, or under section 203(a)(1), (2)(B), (3) or (4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i), 1153(a)(1), (2)(B), (3), or (4)). Any application for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa based on such a petition shall be invalid."

 

oh wow,  then, if this particular provision passes, i can only imagine all the backlash! to me it does not seem fair that they will just invalidate all pending petitions, i mean these are law abiding citizens and residents who went through the legal process, who waited for years (years! compared to others who skirt the law, enter illegally or fraudulently jump the queue by using a B1/B2) only to end up with a cancelled petition. not fair at all!

Edited January 26, 2018 by iamdegie

[punter13 32]

18 hours ago, Pat Stubbs said:

This afternoon the White House issued its legislative framework to accommodate the Dreamers and reform Immigration.

as you know the deadline for Dreamers is March 5th.

the proposal includes ending all family immigration except for spouses and children under 18. No parents, grown children or siblings.

The critical point will be what they will do with pending petitions for the categories they will eliminate?

one proposal is to invalidate all pending petitions at both USCIS and at NVC. That would mean even if we have our petition approved at USCIS but not the NVC we will be eliminated from the process.

To keep up to date there is plenty of coverage online on any of the US News sites. 

 

If I remember correctly, new rule changes cannot be applied retroactively to pending applications! That is what I heard from one of the lawyers in Dallas area.

Edited January 26, 2018 by punter13

[Pat Stubbs 10]

2 minutes ago, punter13 said:

If I remember correctly, new rule changes cannot be applied retroactively to pending applications!

Since I posted this things changed again last night. WH proposal says that existing pending petitions will be honoured. Let’s hope they stick to this offer.

[TBoneTX 43,175]

Someone should please post the link to the parallel thread, or at least give its precise title and which forum it's in.

 

This procedure is immensely helpful when people report duplicate threads.  Thanks.

[josue818 20]

18 hours ago, iamdegie said:

what i do wish they would do is remove the option to AOS from a B1/B2. B1/B2 holders can marry and all but they must exit the USA and return to their home countries to complete the process if they want to AOS.

 

 

What is your reasoning behind this wish, If I may ask?

[ChristianZane 70]

I would ignore these quotes being posted here citing Congressional websites and wording on the provision, it is fluid and changes HOURLY, as of now pending visa (even for parents) would be honored.

[doggieandsam 765]

37 minutes ago, josue818 said:

What is your reasoning behind this wish, If I may ask?

i think it abuses the b1/b2 purposes.

[ILoveCoffee4Ever 1]

6 minutes ago, iamdegie said:

i think it abuses the b1/b2 purposes.

That sounds fair : )  If the majority of us have to go through the K1/CR1 process, it's not fair when people take advantage of  the B1/B2 visas and AOS.