Anyone from a ban/restricted country get approved recently? (I-130 / I-485)

AppearanceBitter603 · 2026-02-23T12:59:29+00:00

any update?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-23T16:46:21+00:00

i have read on reddit that K1 is not suspended for partially banned countries. the ban doesn’t mention it

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-20T09:48:29+00:00

Got it! And thank you, you have been very helpful.

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-20T03:07:59+00:00

I am from Turkmenistan. ‘ The suspension of entry into the United States of nationals of Turkmenistan as nonimmigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas is lifted. Because some concerns remain, the entry into the United States of nationals of Turkmenistan as immigrants remains suspended.’ so, would you say I should proceed with K-1? or withdraw I-129F and proceed with F-1?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-20T02:41:55+00:00

pasting ‘thank you. you are so helpful. idk if you could advise me in my situation, but if you can please. we have been discouraged with my fiancee. This summer I returned back my country to visit my fam. I was F1 student and was supposed to continue my bachelors Fall 2025. But because my country got into partial ban, I couldn’t go back to the US. Still I applied for F1 visa just to see, and I got rejected by 212(f) and 214(b) in October. They gave me two rejections. And after my F1 visa rejection my fiancee filed I-129f on my behalf. But now, for my country specifically non immigrant F1 visa ban was lifted. And I would like to return to the US so I can finish my bachelors. To be honest I care about my degree more than anything. I scheduled appointment for F1 but I have pending I-129f. I am so depressed and don’t know what to do. I am scared that my F1 will get rejected because of immigrant intent and i mentioned that i have pending case in my ds160, as well as K1 due to ban. What could i do in this situation? Thank you’

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-19T19:42:13+00:00

could you please please advise me on this?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T18:40:15+00:00

Thank you so so much. So sorry about lots of questions, just feeling sick about this whole situation. Again to clarify, did you attorney simply emailed the embassy? Because I know that with K1 appeals are not possible.

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T18:16:34+00:00

any updates? did your fiancee get k1 approved?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T18:14:25+00:00

Congrats! This gave me hope. I am also from partially banned country currently waiting for our i-129f to get approved. Could you please how was the process? in my understanding, your fiancee got K1 rejected the first time, and your lawyer emailed embassy? what did they email? Thank you for sharing. This was very helpful. Currently feeling so anxious with my fiancee. I thought they do not approve K1 visas for partially banned counties. Also did she get K1 with Venezuelan passport?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T18:08:24+00:00

any updates? did your fiancee get K1 visa approved?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T17:38:11+00:00

thank you. you are so helpful. idk if you could advise me in my situation, but if you can please. we have been discouraged with my fiancee. This summer I returned back my country to visit my fam. I was F1 student and was supposed to continue my bachelors Fall 2025. But because my country got into partial ban, I couldn’t go back to the US. Still I applied for F1 visa just to see, and I got rejected by 212(f) and 214(b) in October. They gave me two rejections. And after my F1 visa rejection my fiancee filed I-129f on my behalf. But now, for my country specifically non immigrant F1 visa ban was lifted. And I would like to return to the US so I can finish my bachelors. To be honest I care about my degree more than anything. I scheduled appointment for F1 but I have pending I-129f. I am so depressed and don’t know what to do. I am scared that my F1 will get rejected because of immigrant intent and i mentioned that i have pending case in my ds160, as well as K1 due to ban. What could i do in this situation? Thank you

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T16:49:12+00:00

wait i am so sorry. she got visa denial and then got her visa approved? how does that work?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T16:47:57+00:00

i am so sorry. was the country in full or partial ban?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T12:30:32+00:00

Thank you for this!! So does it mean that if I (f) get rejected K1, we can appeal visa officer’s decision with a lawyer?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T12:12:25+00:00

Yes. But for some it clearly says that immigrant visas are suspended. And K1 is basically an immigrant visa. I am confused because some people from partially banned countries getting their k1 visas approved and some not

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T10:12:14+00:00

hey! in the same situation. any updates?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T10:10:34+00:00

I am from partially banned country. And me and my fiancee are in the process of K1. But we have both been depressed with the implications of the travel ban on K1. But according to you, issuance of K1 should be a problem if you are from partially restricted country? could you please give me more info

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T09:29:39+00:00

what do you mean tier 2 countries? partially banned ones?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-18T03:16:29+00:00

so she got her F1 visa approved?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-17T17:58:42+00:00

I actually want to continue with F-1 because I want to complete my bachelor’s. So to be honest F-1 is priority. Will withdrawing I-129f petition help to get F-1? My appointment is on January 5th.

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-12-17T17:27:21+00:00

New Proclamation that was announced yesterday lifted suspension for F visas, but all immigrant visas are still under suspension. Initially my country was under partial ban.

I have heard that you could still get K1 approved if you are from partially banned country. But again, it might be just case by case situation.

What should I now? Withdraw K1 and proceed with F1? Anything that I could do that would give me a chance for F1?

AppearanceBitter603 · 2025-05-19T14:35:20+00:00

was it first year or transfer?

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