Approved for Green Card - Now What - COVID-19

[bobjennyhitched 99]

Hi All,

 

I got approved for my IR-1 on Friday 13th March 2020.

 

They state in the media that LPR's are exempt, but I'm kind of in limbo as I haven't yet moved. Embassy have my passport so it's not like I could even go now. What is my status? Am I a Green card holder or is it after I've moved?

[LilyJ 1,258]

Spouses of US citizens are also exempt so regardless you should be able to travel

[bobjennyhitched 99]

36 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Spouses of US citizens are also exempt so regardless you should be able to travel

Excellent thank you for confirming!

[TJL 89]

You're not a Green Card Holder or LPR until after you've been successfully admitted to the US on a valid immigrant visa... So if you haven't entered for the first time on that visa, you're not a LPR yet.

 

But, once you enter, the CBP officer stamps your passport, which serves as your temporary green card (LPR status) until your actual physical card comes in the mail.

 

From what I understand, you typically have up to six months after your visa is issued to enter the United States.  Keep in mind though, that your medical must still be valid on whatever date you enter, so, depending on when you did your medical (often we do them months prior to our Visa interview,) you may have to refresh it.

 

At least that's my understanding.

 

Keep us posted and good luck!

Just now, TJL said:

You're not a Green Card Holder or LPR until after you've been successfully admitted to the US on a valid immigrant visa... So if you haven't entered for the first time on that visa, you're not a LPR yet.

 

But, once you enter, the CBP officer stamps your passport, which serves as your temporary green card (LPR status) until your actual physical card comes in the mail.

 

From what I understand, you typically have up to six months after your visa is issued to enter the United States.  Keep in mind though, that your medical must still be valid on whatever date you enter, so, depending on when you did your medical (often we do them months prior to our Visa interview,) you may have to refresh it.

 

At least that's my understanding.

 

Keep us posted and good luck!

But yes, as above poster mentioned, since you're a Spouse, you should be able to enter without any issues. 

 

*Remember to bring a certified copy of your marriage certificate.*

[GoPats 2]

This might change things for us. More to come within 24-48 hours:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canada-us-border-1.5501201

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[bobjennyhitched 99]

On 3/18/2020 at 2:52 AM, TJL said:

You're not a Green Card Holder or LPR until after you've been successfully admitted to the US on a valid immigrant visa... So if you haven't entered for the first time on that visa, you're not a LPR yet.

 

But, once you enter, the CBP officer stamps your passport, which serves as your temporary green card (LPR status) until your actual physical card comes in the mail.

 

From what I understand, you typically have up to six months after your visa is issued to enter the United States.  Keep in mind though, that your medical must still be valid on whatever date you enter, so, depending on when you did your medical (often we do them months prior to our Visa interview,) you may have to refresh it.

 

At least that's my understanding.

 

Keep us posted and good luck!

But yes, as above poster mentioned, since you're a Spouse, you should be able to enter without any issues. 

 

*Remember to bring a certified copy of your marriage certificate.*

 

Thank you! I had my medical a week before my visa appointment so very recent.  I'm scared at how long this will go on for now, and I'm almost ready to move. I just need to ship some items, but it's hard to get a flight out, plus is hard as I have an under-lying health condition. I think what we are scared of is the 6 months running out. I'm hoping they lift the ban soon.