US Freeze on Visa Processing for 75 Countries

[JayFromTexas 76]

It is certainly not a forever thing, but no telling how long it will last.

[Willie_Overall 32]

16 minutes ago, JayFromTexas said:

It is certainly not a forever thing, but no telling how long it will last.

 

3 years would be my guess.

[speedster 72]

2 minutes ago, ladyhelena said:

What do we all think? Is this changing any time soon or should we all just imagine this is a forever thing?

 

Considering this is for immigrant benefit visas by the Dept of State and the Muslim Ban being upheld before. This can be active until Trump leaves office. IMO, buckle up it's gonna be a long ride.

I also think it's gonna be affecting K-1's as the Dept of State puts it under Immigrant Visa Categories listing. But I guess we'll find out.

[SalishSea 18,694]

7 hours ago, speedster said:

Older or overweight applicants could be denied

Oh, the irony!

[SalishSea 18,694]

3 hours ago, ladyhelena said:

I understand that. Thank you.

 

It’s just they have a pending IR5 (parent of US citizen) interview already. I’m wondering if we cancel that interview and focus on a visitor visa while we wait for the situation to resolve. They’ll come meet baby and leave (assume they have plenty of proof of life back home to come back to).

They have clear immigrant intent....

[SalishSea 18,694]

3 hours ago, Coco8 said:

 

 

It only applies for IMMIGRANT visas. A tourist visa is NOT an immigrant visa.

 

Just FYI: They should only say they are planning to visit to meet their grandkid once is born. If they mention they are coming to help, they will get into trouble because it can be considered 'work' and many people get denied or turned back at the border for saying that.

 

Immigrant intent was established with the IR application.  Changing the visa category is not likely to convince the consulate otherwise.

[SalishSea 18,694]

1 hour ago, speedster said:

The people that voted for this and support this? T

Many (MANY) of the people here on VJ voted for this.  We reap what we sow....

[speedster 72]

20 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

Many (MANY) of the people here on VJ voted for this.  We reap what we sow....

And sadly will still find a way to say this was justified

[SalishSea 18,694]

12 minutes ago, speedster said:

And sadly will still find a way to say this was justified

Yup.  I fully expect to get censured/cancelled by writing that.  But, it's the truth, as ugly as it is.  

 

Best wishes to you in your journey.  Ours is over and we had nothing but luck along the way.  Being from a wealthy, white country helped immensely, and we realize that not everyone is so lucky.

 

 I am a proud US citizen and I did not vote for the shameful current administration. 

[TBoneTX 48,950]

Folks, please remember that political opinions belong in the Current Events forum.   

[SalishSea 18,694]

The topic itself is political.   It was moved here by a mod.

[ladyhelena 0]

Thank you all for your insight.
 

I feel completely defeated and hopeless. If anyone is navigating this same issue, feel free to PM me to commiserate. If anyone has a trusted immigration lawyer to recommend for a consultation, also please reach out if you can.

[letmein 2]

Can I-130 still be filed for affected countries?

[Crazy Cat 46,077]

1 hour ago, letmein said:

Can I-130 still be filed for affected countries?

Yes.  

Edited 3 hours ago by Crazy Cat

[Miller Family 341]

For me, I paid my NVC fees on Monday and I'm waiting to get payment confirmation.  I think I'm still going to complete the I-864 and the D-260 as soon as possible and see if I'll get DQ, and then go from there.  I'll report back on any progress or rejections.

Currently I'm on day 3 of waiting for them to acknowledge the fee payment.