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Is Trump’s new immigration act about the merit based immigration system will really affect the family based visas??? What if they are in process already and soon to be interviewed???

I am seriously worried right now. I’ve seen video on YouTube of a woman and she said that this new merit based system will stop all of the family based immigration.

WHYYYY IS THAT SO. I WILL START TO CRY RIGHT NOW. WHY THEY DO NOT LET ME FINISH THIS PROCESS AND MOVE ALREADY. WHY IS IT SO PAINFUL......

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I guarantee it will not stop all family based immigration....that is pure nonsense.  I just can't imagine anyone believes that  stuff at this pint.....No reason to worry about something isn't in exist

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You are married to a USC - if any category is the one that has been impacted the least amount of all so far, yours is it. Not a single prior proposal has suggested that spouses of USC will not be

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Is Trump’s new immigration act about the merit based immigration system will really affect the family based visas??? What if they are in process already and soon to be interviewed??? I am serious

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43 minutes ago, Daria Parkinson said:

Is Trump’s new immigration act about the merit based immigration system will really affect the family based visas??? What if they are in process already and soon to be interviewed???

I am seriously worried right now. I’ve seen video on YouTube of a woman and she said that this new merit based system will stop all of the family based immigration.

WHYYYY IS THAT SO. I WILL START TO CRY RIGHT NOW. WHY THEY DO NOT LET ME FINISH THIS PROCESS AND MOVE ALREADY. WHY IS IT SO PAINFUL......

I guarantee it will not stop all family based immigration....that is pure nonsense.  I just can't imagine anyone believes that  stuff at this pint.....No reason to worry about something isn't in existence yet.  I suggest you stop watching Youtube videos and FB posts which are published just to promote fear.  These people know absolutely NOTHING.  They are trying to get clicks or they are trying to stir up political mud.............NO ONE KNOWS ANYTHING YET!!!!!!

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November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just now, Lucky Cat said:

I guarantee it will not stop all family based immigration....that is pure nonsense...No reason to worry about something isn't in existence yet.  I suggest you stop watching Youtube videos and FB posts which are published just to promote fear.  These people know absolutely NOTHING.  They are trying to get clicks or they are trying to stir up political mud.............NO ONE KNOWS ANYTHING YET!!!!!!

I will go end my life. It has no point anymore. Since I am never to be with my legal husband. Bureaucracy destroys everything.

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35 minutes ago, Daria Parkinson said:

I will go end my life. It has no point anymore. Since I am never to be with my legal husband. Bureaucracy destroys everything.

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Will it AFFECT some visa applicants?  Probably, we will know when it actually all said and done. .......Will it STOP ALL FAMILY BASED IMMIGRATION (as you stated).......NO way!!!!  I would suggest avoiding speculation and doomsday forecasters. 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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38 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

The terms of service will not allow me to use the profanity I would like in response to articles like that.  Will it AFFECT some visa applicants?  Certainly.......Will it STOP ALL FAMILY BASED IMMIGRATION (as you stated).......NO way!!!!

WELL, HOW DO YOU CHOOSE SOME VISA APPLICANTS???? ONE SPOUSE GET THE VISA AND OTHER WILL NOT??? BASED ON WHO MAKES MORE MONEY???? 
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WELL, HOW DO YOU CHOOSE SOME VISA APPLICANTS???? ONE SPOUSE GET THE VISA AND OTHER WILL NOT??? BASED ON WHO MAKES MORE MONEY???? 
THIS IS SUCH A (removed).

As I said, you are panicking over something that doesn't exist.....Family-based visas include more categories than just US citizen spouses.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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*** These postings were split from another thread because of hijacking.

 

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37 minutes ago, Daria Parkinson said:

I will go end my life. It has no point anymore. Since I am never to be with my legal husband. Bureaucracy destroys everything.

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3 minutes ago, Daria Parkinson said:

I’d rather live with my legal American citizen husband.

The "some" could include siblings visas, a category affected way before any other family category.  No reason to be chicken little. 

YMMV

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21 minutes ago, Daria Parkinson said:

I’d rather live with my legal American citizen husband.

You are married to a USC - if any category is the one that has been impacted the least amount of all so far, yours is it.

Not a single prior proposal has suggested that spouses of USC will not be eligible for immigrant visas in the future.


For your own sanity, I recommend that you follow the advice given above, and stop researching non valuable opinions on the world wide web.

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1 minute ago, Quarknase said:

You are married to a USC - if any category is the one that has been impacted the least amount of all so far, yours is it.

Not a single prior proposal has suggested that spouses of USC will not be eligible for immigrant visas in the future.


For your own sanity, I recommend that you follow the advice given above, and stop researching non valuable opinions on the world wide web.

Grateful.

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2 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

You are married to a USC - if any category is the one that has been impacted the least amount of all so far, yours is it.

Not a single prior proposal has suggested that spouses of USC will not be eligible for immigrant visas in the future.


For your own sanity, I recommend that you follow the advice given above, and stop researching non valuable opinions on the world wide web.

Lol, what sanity are you talking about during the immigration process??? HA-HA-HA.

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2 minutes ago, Daria Parkinson said:

Lol, what sanity are you talking about during the immigration process??? HA-HA-HA.

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"

 

I am not saying the process isn't stressful, but losing ones mind over it is certainly a choice and not a given. Many have survived the process before us, and many will survive it after us. Many are laughing about the complaints that we have about a 4 months delay due to covid, as they have fought for multiple years to be with their loved ones.

 

You are only waiting for your embassy to re-open, and schedule your interview. Count your blessings.

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