US & Canada are looking to close borders for non essential

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

The US & Canada are preparing to issue a joint statement in the next 24-48 hours to suspend non-essential travel between the two countries, an administration official tells me. The restrictions will ensure trade & business between the two countries can continue. 1/2. - Developing news 

[ADW & JOP 146]

Source?

Any idea whether this would stop me from activating my CR1 visa at the border?

[S&A47 64]

4 minutes ago, ADW & JOP said:

Source?

Any idea whether this would stop me from activating my CR1 visa at the border?

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/03/17/politics/us-canada-suspend-travel/index.html

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

37 minutes ago, ADW & JOP said:

Source?

Any idea whether this would stop me from activating my CR1 visa at the border?

no one knows what the conditions will be ? if they waive US citizen spouse, you can enter but if they say no entry for anyone like how canada said no entry for US citizens  today than its a U TURN. 

 

Disclaimer in my opinion : they will close movement both ways. US citizens cant enter Canada and Canadians cannot enter USA. 

Edited March 18, 2020 by Donald120383

[ADW & JOP 146]

3 minutes ago, Donald120383 said:

no one knows what the conditions will be ? if they waive US citizen spouse, you can enter but if they say no entry for anyone like how canada said no entry for US citizens  today than its a U TURN. 

Yeah this is crazy and rough timing for me. I have some work shifts this weekend.

I just received the notification that my visa was issued and my passport is being mailed to me earlier today. Usually these border closing seem to have a period of time before it actually closes. If so, I may just drive to the border, activate my visa, then return to Canada before moving down in a week or so.

The CNN article states that it is likely more "flexible". Hopefully it is at least similar to the EU ban which allowed for spouses of US citizens.

Edited March 18, 2020 by ADW & JOP

[90DayFinancier 910]

4 minutes ago, Donald120383 said:

no one knows what the conditions will be ? if they waive US citizen spouse, you can enter but if they say no entry for anyone like how canada said no entry for US citizens  today than its a U TURN. 

 

Disclaimer in my opinion : they will close movement both ways. US citizens cant enter Canada and Canadians cannot enter USA. 

Are they closing land and air?  What is non essential?

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

Just now, 90DayFinancier said:

Are they closing land and air?  What is non essential?

Yes both land and air. Non essential would means goods and trade 

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

3 minutes ago, ADW & JOP said:

Yeah this is crazy and rough timing for me. I have some work shifts this weekend.

I just received the notification that my visa was issued and my passport is being mailed to me earlier today. Usually these border closing seem to have a period of time before it actually closes. If so, I may just drive to the border, activate my visa, then return to Canada before moving down in a week or so.

The CNN article states that it is likely more "flexible". Hopefully it is at least similar to the EU ban which allowed for spouses of US citizens.

good plan

[CanadaEx 1]

Hello All,

Has anyone with US Conditional Green Card status, had any trouble crossing the border?

I am a Canadian Citizen with US Conditional Green Card.
I intend to visit Canada on Friday, 27th  to visit Family (from a safe distance).

Knowing Canada requires 14th day quarantine upon arrival in Canada, Would I be allowed to get back into U.S. on Monday, 30th? .

What should I say at both Canadian and American borders.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
CanadaEx

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7 hours ago, CanadaEx said:

Hello All,

Has anyone with US Conditional Green Card status, had any trouble crossing the border?

I am a Canadian Citizen with US Conditional Green Card.
I intend to visit Canada on Friday, 27th  to visit Family (from a safe distance).

Knowing Canada requires 14th day quarantine upon arrival in Canada, Would I be allowed to get back into U.S. on Monday, 30th? .

What should I say at both Canadian and American borders.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
CanadaEx

The quarantine is now mandatory and does not allow you any visitors (even from a safe distance) during the 14 day period. Please just stay home.