Canada/US border is about to close. Are we considered essential travel?

[kbertrand 7]

Saw someone post this on reddit regarding being a Canadian crossing the border to be with their American spouse, thought it might be helpful:

 

“...I'm also a Canadian married to an American with a pending i130. I spoke with someone on here in a similar situation who was able to cross the border during the travel ban due to COVID-19. I then took my chances (safely, of course!) and did the same. The officer at first said my trip was non-essential until I said my spouse is an American citizen. He asked for proof, and so I showed him our marriage certificate and a photo of his passport. I was then allowed to enter the USA. From what I read, they will never ban close family members. Wanting to be with them during this tough time is not considered tourism, which is what the travel ban sees as non-essential (especially when you're probably just going to be home all day!) Good luck :)”

 

[legendqueue 163]

On 4/7/2020 at 8:12 PM, kbertrand said:

Saw someone post this on reddit regarding being a Canadian crossing the border to be with their American spouse, thought it might be helpful:

 

“...I'm also a Canadian married to an American with a pending i130. I spoke with someone on here in a similar situation who was able to cross the border during the travel ban due to COVID-19. I then took my chances (safely, of course!) and did the same. The officer at first said my trip was non-essential until I said my spouse is an American citizen. He asked for proof, and so I showed him our marriage certificate and a photo of his passport. I was then allowed to enter the USA. From what I read, they will never ban close family members. Wanting to be with them during this tough time is not considered tourism, which is what the travel ban sees as non-essential (especially when you're probably just going to be home all day!) Good luck :)”

 

Thanks for posting this!  Do you remember what subreddit this was on?  (Or have a link to the post)

[kbertrand 7]

1 minute ago, legendqueue said:

Thanks for posting this!  Do you remember what subreddit this was on?  (Or have a link to the post)

Yep! It was r/immigration, the link is USA-Canada Border Law

 

Just wanted to mention that I was in Canada with my husband for the last month and he was able to come across with me today into the US. I’m American, he’s Canadian, just waiting on our CR1/IR1 interview In Montreal. He’s staying a couple weeks as we have a few prenatal appointments here. 

[Jay&Sid 211]

3 hours ago, kbertrand said:

Yep! It was r/immigration, the link is USA-Canada Border Law

 

Just wanted to mention that I was in Canada with my husband for the last month and he was able to come across with me today into the US. I’m American, he’s Canadian, just waiting on our CR1/IR1 interview In Montreal. He’s staying a couple weeks as we have a few prenatal appointments here. 

Thx for sharing your experience. It is good to know. 

[Tymani 8]

I called the actual border crossing location that my fiancee will be driving through next month (on her K1 visa). They said, as of today, they are deeming valid K1 visas as essential travel. A Canadian entering the USA on a K1 visa, under the current regulations (4/14/20), should be granted entry.

[HRQX 4,145]

On 3/18/2020 at 10:30 AM, cherrypeanut said:

I have a flight on

You can still fly to the US: