USA Today: President Donald Trump orders crackdown on 'visa overstays' in latest push against illegal immigration

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/04/22/donald-trump-orders-crackdown-foreigners-overstay-visas/3544008002/

 

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President Donald Trump opened a new flank in his battle against illegal immigration on Monday when he ordered his administration to crack down on "visa overstays" – foreigners who legally enter the country but remain in the U.S. after their visas expire.

The president signed a memorandum ordering the secretary of state and the secretary of homeland security to submit plans within four months to crack down on overstays, such as punishing countries whose citizens have high rates of overstays and requiring foreign travelers to post "admission bonds" that would be repaid once they leave the country.

The order is the latest example of Trump's renewed push on immigration, following a shakeup of the Department of Homeland Security and his increasing frustration with the rising number of Central American migrants entering the country.

Members of both parties have long complained that overstays are just as problematic as undocumented immigrants who cross the southern border. More than 1.2 million foreigners overstayed their visas from 2016 to 2017, according to the most recent Homeland Security data.

 

 

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[Mike E 11,723]

Well that should put an end to K-1s getting married in LA county.  

[Georgia16 2,858]

Well i Think it was about time! Way to may think it’s okay to just stay after they get a visa to visit. 

Hopefully they will stop adjustment from visitor visas also. 

[arken 4,197]

I say go for it.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

10 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Well that should put an end to K-1s getting married in LA county.  

Why would it do that???? K-1 visa holders are coming in to the country on legitimate visas and getting married is apart of that process to stay in the country. 

[Mike E 11,723]

2 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Why would it do that???? K-1 visa holders are coming in to the country on legitimate visas and getting married is apart of that process to stay in the country. 

Because it takes more than 90 days to get a marriage certificate from LA county. 

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

Sounds like a good plan, might stop a lot of the AOS from other visas also. People will still misuse the visas though if they really want to, but hopefully will be some punishment for doing so finally. Not just the limp slap on the wrist with a waiver.

[RedroseMT 37]

How about those “ honest “ who misuse K1 by getting into fraudulent marriage. They usually divorce after  they get a conditional Green card, file for a divorce waiver and stay . All legally , no problems. On the contrary, some people didn’t have choice but stay here with their spouses ( medical issues) - and they aren’t “ honest “ by the law. 

I really “ love “ assumptions .So I truly hope , some circumstances ( proved with documents of course)  will be investigated and judged fairly. As I always say time will show . 

But in general, I support this decision, was final time to something about it and I hope that will result by decreasing of unauthorized work as well . 

[Crazy Cat 39,312]

Now, if Congress would step up to the plate and legislate meaningful immigration reform (don't get me started), it would be such a good thing.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

41 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Because it takes more than 90 days to get a marriage certificate from LA county. 

They would still be here lawfully. 

[geowrian 22,335]

50 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Because it takes more than 90 days to get a marriage certificate from LA county. 

I doubt K-1 is on the target list for this. I would presume the targets would be visitor visas, student visas, etc.

 

8 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

They would still be here lawfully. 

...how? I think I'm missing something.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

...how? I think I'm missing something.

My point to that person is that K1 visa holders are not like B2 tourist visa holders if they overstay. Once the 90 day period is up the K1 visa holder can still AOS without issues if they got married within that window. I do not think that this memo will affect that at all. 

[geowrian 22,335]

Just now, Cyberfx1024 said:

My point to that person is that K1 visa holders are not like B2 tourist visa holders if they overstay. Once the 90 day period is up the K1 visa holder can still AOS without issues if they got married within that window. I do not think that this memo will affect that at all. 

Gotcha. I agree - I doubt K-1 will be impacted.

The wording of "They would still be here lawfully" is what confused me. They would not be here lawfully, but had the opportunity to remain here lawfully.

[Crazy Cat 39,312]

This brings into my mind a question...........What do the majority of these millions of people who overstay do?  Do they just continue to live here illegally, or do they marry USCs and then adjust status?

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

This brings into my mind a question...........What do the majority of these millions of people who overstay do?  Do they just continue to live here illegally, or do they marry USCs and then adjust status?

 

Both.....