Lets help clear/fix all the mixed answers regarding the K visas and the EO

[Aaab 41]

Hello all,

 

There is a lot of mixed answers. The EO does not mention that K1 is affected however nor does it mention it is exempt as the only exemptions to this are spouses and children. Some lawyers are saying the K visas are not affected and some are saying it is; Just like some embassies.

 

The most simple solution is to gather information from the government themselves, mind you, we might still get mixed answers. If all the US Citizens take some time to write an email to either their house representative or their state senate regarding where the K visas stand, we can get a more clear answer than the speculations going around and everyone's take on the EO.

 

We are all in the same boat and we are all in this together. Lets be positive and lets make some noise. Instead of having each consulate have their own interpretation, as some already are doing so. For Ex. the London embassy saying that the K1 is affected as stated in their appt cancellation email. If we make noise regarding the K visas within the Gov we might get a clear answer and they might include us in the EO.

 

Please no negative replies.

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

There are so many threads about this issue, do we really need another? Just saying.

[Aaab 41]

28 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

There are so many threads about this issue, do we really need another? Just saying.

Wow...

[remotercharm 31]

Just sent my congressman a message about our situation!

Edited June 24, 2020 by remotercharm

[In4theJourney 171]

Great thread, the only way anything can be possibly done. Great idea 

[Aaab 41]

Just now, remotercharm said:

Just sent my congressman a message about out situation!

Awesome!!! I truly believe we can get somewhere by doing this. Thank you for your comment.

[Aaab 41]

24 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You are asking us US Citizens to contact our representatives on your behalf.  Shouldn't petitioner be more involved too? You might want to wait until you have standing in the US before taking up political protest.

 

Thank you for taking the time to write all of that and stating your opinions. You assume you know who youre speaking to and who it is that wrote this post based on what you see, that's fine. Let me put it clear that not once have I asked any US Citizen to contact their representatives on my behalf.  This post was for others that are currently in the K1 process under this whole situation with the EO, bans and embassy closure to come together in a way and ask for clarity on the K visas. Apparently not taken good by some.

 

I am aware this is a public forum but apparently asking for kindness is where the line is drawn. I am grateful for veteran members as they help many of us in times of need however  even though they are entitled to do it why be condescending or rude? He in specific, did not go through what we are going through right now and that is why I said.  "This issue does not affect you personally so you wouldn't know or understand exactly what we are going through. Be a little more sympathetic." Empathy, kindness and humbleness doesn't hurt.

 

Best regards, Be blessed and Have a nice day.

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[RPete 73]

17 hours ago, Aaab said:

Hello all,

 

There is a lot of mixed answers. The EO does not mention that K1 is affected however nor does it mention it is exempt as the only exemptions to this are spouses and children. Some lawyers are saying the K visas are not affected and some are saying it is; Just like some embassies.

 

The most simple solution is to gather information from the government themselves, mind you, we might still get mixed answers. If all the US Citizens take some time to write an email to either their house representative or their state senate regarding where the K visas stand, we can get a more clear answer than the speculations going around and everyone's take on the EO.

 

We are all in the same boat and we are all in this together. Lets be positive and lets make some noise. Instead of having each consulate have their own interpretation, as some already are doing so. For Ex. the London embassy saying that the K1 is affected as stated in their appt cancellation email. If we make noise regarding the K visas within the Gov we might get a clear answer and they might include us in the EO.

 

Please no negative replies.

 

 

People have been doing this and havent waited until now. The US government currently has bigger fish to fry then our visas. We have to wait and see. The embassies aren't open for routine processing, and until they are, we can't do anything anyways. It seems every week someone has a "new" idea about how to fasttrack the process. It's not going to happen. The world is coming out of one of the worst situations it's seen since WW2, and we can't expect it to go our way all the time. Not to be negative, but it is the reality of life right now. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

13 hours ago, remotercharm said:

Just sent my congressman a message about our situation!

What situation is that? K1s are not affected

[Aaab 41]

3 hours ago, RPete said:

People have been doing this and havent waited until now. The US government currently has bigger fish to fry then our visas. We have to wait and see. The embassies aren't open for routine processing, and until they are, we can't do anything anyways. It seems every week someone has a "new" idea about how to fasttrack the process. It's not going to happen. The world is coming out of one of the worst situations it's seen since WW2, and we can't expect it to go our way all the time. Not to be negative, but it is the reality of life right now. 

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, Thank you for yours. This is not to fast track anything but rather to get clear answers, get included etc. I understand how the world is right now, I'm in it. To be active in something that affects my fiance and I personally is something I will continue doing. You dont have to and thats fine. If you want to sit tight and wait, if that is what you believe is best and if you are not comfortable contacting anyone in the government or consulate, that's your prerogative as a US Citizen or your fiance's as a Us Citizen. The US branch does have bigger fish to fry as you say, however there is many sections of the government and they have always dealt with an array of subjects. Someone's representative already confirmed they will be contacting the US ambassador in London. I will keep waiting Just as you are but in the meantime I will be hopeful and take some type of action as I believe there is absolutely nothing to lose by doing so.

 

Best regards Sir. / Mam.

Have a blessed Day.

 

 

Edited June 24, 2020 by Aaab

[Thaizi 2]

I agree

[Kittens&Pickle 6]

5 hours ago, RPete said:

People have been doing this and havent waited until now. The US government currently has bigger fish to fry then our visas. We have to wait and see. The embassies aren't open for routine processing, and until they are, we can't do anything anyways. It seems every week someone has a "new" idea about how to fasttrack the process. It's not going to happen. The world is coming out of one of the worst situations it's seen since WW2, and we can't expect it to go our way all the time. Not to be negative, but it is the reality of life right now. 

My fiancé called the US embassy located in Peru today and they told him that routine services will be suspended worldwide until December 31, 2020. 
 

We wanted to request an emergency appointment as other people did in Australia (from what I saw in other posts), however, they said getting married isn’t an emergency. It should be a life or death emergency. They also said that there’s people stranded in other countries waiting to get back to the US and that’s their priority at this point.

 

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Edited June 24, 2020 by Claukittens

[NatashaK1 158]

11 minutes ago, Claukittens said:

My fiancé called the US embassy located in Peru today and they told him that routine services will be suspended worldwide until December 31, 2020. 
 

We wanted to request an emergency appointment as other people did in Australia (from what I saw in other posts), however, they said getting married isn’t an emergency. It should be a life or death emergency. They also said that there’s people stranded in other countries waiting to get back to the US and that’s their priority at this point.

 

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Are you sure they weren’t talking about the EO if not that will be ridiculous!!! 

[Ncornejo7 236]

16 minutes ago, Claukittens said:

My fiancé called the US embassy located in Peru today and they told him that routine services will be suspended worldwide until December 31, 2020. 
 

We wanted to request an emergency appointment as other people did in Australia (from what I saw in other posts), however, they said getting married isn’t an emergency. It should be a life or death emergency. They also said that there’s people stranded in other countries waiting to get back to the US and that’s their priority at this point.

 

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What do they mean by all visa services? I just seen some interviews getting reschedule in Singapore and Jamaica , this for IR1/CR1.