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SakuraNami said:
I am sorry I did not make it clear. I mean the embassy in my country should be opening by the end of June in my opinion. It seems like it will depend on the President’s decision not the pandemic that is why it is still closed.
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Yes I think DoS will decide about when the embassies can open based on some political reasons and not based on health concerns
 
SakuraNami said:
I am from Thailand. We do not have domestic infection rate as well. Only those from abroad tested positive are assigned to quarantine state. So, we are good. The embassy should be opening since the situation is stable tho. Yours?
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I'm from one of those Asian poor country named Mongolia. I think US embassy in Mongolia is waiting for "green light" from U.S government too. But our ambitious prime minister declared that he will extend border closure till vaccine is developed if necessary. Just to win hearts of people.
 
WBA said:
Yes I think DoS will decide about when the embassies can open based on some political reasons and not based on health concerns
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If movie theatres, gyms and stuff can open an embassy is way more controlled and can be opened too. it definitely is political rather than an health issue at the moment. The mandamus Curtis has going might give us an outcome by getting our visas processed faster or even set aside for after September 30 if needed.
 
Walt91 said:
If movie theatres, gyms and stuff can open an embassy is way more controlled and can be opened too. it definitely is political rather than an health issue at the moment. The mandamus Curtis has going might give us an outcome by getting our visas processed faster or even set aside for after September 30 if needed.
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In terms of Curtis's lawsuit, it might help, but at least i personally need my documents to be processed as a solid ground to stand on.
 
Walt91 said:
If movie theatres, gyms and stuff can open an embassy is way more controlled and can be opened too. it definitely is political rather than an health issue at the moment. The mandamus Curtis has going might give us an outcome by getting our visas processed faster or even set aside for after September 30 if needed.
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A quick update from US Embassy in Abu Dhabi, they mentioned "The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai will publicize any announcement on the resumption of student visa interviews once information is available: The Embassy, Consulate, Secretary Pompeo, and our entire State Department team are taking this issue seriously and are seeking ways to ensure that U.S.-destined aspiring and returning students will receive priority attention once routine visa operations can resume."
With regards to other visas including our DV visa, they mentioned "All consular services for American citizens and visa applicants at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate continue to operate at reduced capacity: We will announce when we can provide additional consular services, but are unable to give a specific date at this time"

On one hand the above statements elaborates that resumption of Consular services is a health issue, as issuing students visas isn't affected by Trump's ban. In Contrast, other Visas are purely affected by the ban, so its kind of a mix between health and political issues to be honest.
 
Ahmad_AS said:
A quick update from US Embassy in Abu Dhabi, they mentioned "The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai will publicize any announcement on the resumption of student visa interviews once information is available: The Embassy, Consulate, Secretary Pompeo, and our entire State Department team are taking this issue seriously and are seeking ways to ensure that U.S.-destined aspiring and returning students will receive priority attention once routine visa operations can resume."
With regards to other visas including our DV visa, they mentioned "All consular services for American citizens and visa applicants at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate continue to operate at reduced capacity: We will announce when we can provide additional consular services, but are unable to give a specific date at this time"

On one hand the above statements elaborates that resumption of Consular services is a health issue, as issuing students visas isn't affected by Trump's ban. In Contrast, other Visas are purely affected by the ban, so its kind of a mix between health and political issues to be honest.
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my reading of all that is simply that they will be prioritizing student visas when they reopen routine visas, which makes sense as most schools go back in August and now is already about the start of usual peak season for student visa interviews (some embassies see thousands of these in a summer). Maybe someone needs to make a noise about the fact that DV visas need priority too.
 
Ellen 94 said:
Urgent Call for Additional Plaintiffs for Lawsuit Against the April 22 Proclamation

AILA Doc. No. 20042690 | Dated June 6, 2020
AILA and advocates are in urgent need of additional plaintiffs for our class action lawsuit against the April 22, 2020, Proclamation on behalf of minors who may age out. Please submit any examples and inquiries that you have ASAP.

An applicant for an immigrant visa as the child of a lawful permanent resident who is at risk of “aging-out” of his/her F2A preference category under the President’s April 22, 2020, immigrant visa ban;
Any other applicants for immigrant visas in any preference category at risk of losing his or her place in line for an immigrant visa or eligibility for an immigrant visa under the President’s April 22, 2020, immigrant visa ban.
Please send any examples to AILA's Director of Litigation Jesse Bless at litigationaila@aila.org.

Cite as AILA Doc. No. 20042690.
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Well, i have been thinking about this post since yesterday, i know that "Any other applicants for immigrant visas" includes a wide range of visas, but it doesn't exclude DV visas.
As a brainstorming, what kind of examples is Jesse Bless looking for?
As a DV lottery winner, we all know that nothing is guaranteed until the visa is issued, moreover, it is true that a DV winner might lose his hopes to live "a better life" in USA, but that doesn't ruin his life if eventually he didn't get his visa.

Does anyone has an idea on how a DV winner can add something to this lawsuit?

Perhaps Curtis's lawsuit is more convincing as it is all about requesting the government to "get the job done".
 
I have joined the mandamus case with Curtis Morrison. He informed me that the number of applicants has doubled already since I join the case just over a week ago. I am throwing everything I have at this opportunity now.
 
GraemeW said:
I have joined the mandamus case with Curtis Morrison. He informed me that the number of applicants has doubled already since I join the case just over a week ago. I am throwing everything I have at this opportunity now.
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Curtis's case is better than nothing, but he only tries to speed up the issuance of the visa (if you pass the interview). If the embassies do not reopen the chances are low. Real help for everyone would come from a cause to block the EO.
 
The_Dreamer said:
Curtis's case is better than nothing, but he only tries to speed up the issuance of the visa (if you pass the interview). If the embassies do not reopen the chances are low. Real help for everyone would come from a cause to block the EO.
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Well the case includes, if successful, forcing them to conduct interviews for those who join the case. You need to be certain that you would pass an interview in order to join, otherwise you're just wasting your time and money.
 
GraemeW said:
Well the case includes, if successful, forcing them to conduct interviews for those who join the case. You need to be certain that you would pass an interview in order to join, otherwise you're just wasting your time and money.
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Attention, if the case wins, it could happen that the DoS issues visas ONLY to some, at random. The other participants may not have a visa. This is a possibility indicated by Curtis ...
 
The_Dreamer said:
Attention, if the case wins, it could happen that the DoS issues visas ONLY to some, at random. The other participants may not have a visa. This is a possibility indicated by Curtis ...
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Where exactly did you read this ? Please provide a link or quote. This "random" issuing makes no sense whatsoever.
 
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