TRAVEL BAN

[GabeJJ 3]

Can someone please. tell me what's the extent of the travel ban? does it affect K1 Visas?

Edited 21 hours ago by GabeJJ

[GabeJJ 3]

ok so I have a special case. my fiance and I are from two different religious backgrounds. I can't marry her unless I legally change my religion. I don't want to change because it will affect many people around me ( strange but its a fact even though it is only paper). NVC just created and transferred my K-1 case to the embassy. my fiance is from Syria and Syria was just added to the list of full travel ban.
I am wondering what is the extent of the ban on K-1 Visas?   
if K-1 is not an option anymore and I can't marry her anywhere that allows Syrians in and allow civil marriages what options do I have?
any one have any thoughts on "Utah Online marriages"? are they recognized buy USCIS?
any help is much appreciated.

[OldUser 11,115]

3 hours ago, GabeJJ said:

 does it affect K1 Visas?

Typically, yes.

 

Spouses though (CR-1 / IR-1) are typically not affected.

 

However, even with spousal visa, beneficiary may be put in super long / indefinite admin processing. But at least it's not a black & white outright ban.

Edited 17 hours ago by OldUser

[SalishSea 18,663]

1 hour ago, GabeJJ said:

any one have any thoughts on "Utah Online marriages"? are they recognized buy USCIS?
any help is much appreciated.

You would have to visit in person after marrying before eligible to file a petition.

[Dashinka 26,338]

Utah online marriages are recognized by USCIS and consulates, but as @SalishSea mentioned, you need to meet in person during or after the ceremony before you can file the I130 before those entities will recognize the marriage.  I would def8nitely pursue the spousal visa option in this case, as I expect the K1’s may be impacted by the travel bans.

 

Good Luck!

[JeanneAdil 7,390]

you would not be able to consumate the Utah marriage in Syria if family is serious about the religion / like maybe not even able to stay in the same house or room

 

There is one way/ convert in Syria and marry there/ this does not mean you have to practice that religion in the USA 

even can convert back if your religions demands it to be done formally

 

we are of 2 different religions in my house 

 

Just respect her religion and be supportive of her needs to practice it 

My wife even fast with me during Ramadan 

 

you need to agrree about children and what u will teach them in regards to religion / this could be a factor down the line 

so talk about it now 

Edited 2 hours ago by JeanneAdil

[GabeJJ 3]

 

 

[GabeJJ 3]

37 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

you would not be able to consummate the Utah marriage in Syria if family is serious about the religion

Her family approved of our relationship. Her family is secular. So we can consummate the marriage. As far as kids, she does't have a problem what so ever with them being Christian. in fact she would rather they go to church so this not an issue either. 

[GabeJJ 3]

Update:
So I talked to 2 attorneys. They both suggested that I wait until we hear from the Embassy since we are at this point of the process. not sure what there reasoning is for this. 
I should hear from the embassy soon and will give an update.