Has Anyone Left Europe's Schengen Area for 14 Days to Then Enter USA?

[Asterix78 27]

34 minutes ago, HRQX said:

That form isn't needed for visitors. That being said, it's a good idea in general to look into travel medical insurance.

I thought that was exactly who it was for. Oh well, I may still fill it out. But I do agree with your second point for sure. Thanks!

[Laku 5]

The Department of State also continues to grant National Interest Exceptions for qualified travelers seeking to enter the United States for purposes related to humanitarian travel, public health response, and national security.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/national-interest-exceptions-from-certain-travelers-from-the-schengen-area-uk-and-ireland.html#.XxDYpqo0BLo.twitter

So people who are stuck in Shengen can write requesting for exemption from travel ban.

[Laku 5]

Just inform you that K1 visa is getting reissued if expired and not able to travel to US due to travel ban. Please write to your respective embassies asap. A new medical may need to be done. All the best!

[HRQX 4,145]

17 hours ago, Asterix78 said:

Oh well, I may still fill it out.

I assume you are referring to one of the following 2 forms:

https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5540.PDF

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-944-pc.pdf

Correct?

The first one is for the Immigrant Visa and K-1 visa interviews at the embassy. The second one is for Adjustment of Status inside the US. Neither form is appropriate for genuine visitors.

[Asterix78 27]

4 hours ago, HRQX said:

I assume you are referring to one of the following 2 forms:

https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5540.PDF

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-944-pc.pdf

Correct?

The first one is for the Immigrant Visa and K-1 visa interviews at the embassy. The second one is for Adjustment of Status inside the US. Neither form is appropriate for genuine visitors.

The first one, yes. Thanks for the info!

[AB UK US 16]

I know many have come over on an ESTA. Can you tell me where you flew into, and any additional documents you needed and any questions? Thank you all for your help.

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, AB UK US said:

Can you tell me where you flew into,

jenny53 flew into Chicago:

SBML flew into Dallas:

Reminder that the list of 15 airports is for flights from restricted countries. All other flights can land at any international US airport.

[Ririwoo37 4]

Does anyone know if Q1 visas can come in? (Cultural Representative visa)

[SuperAnia 2]

Hi guys! Anyone succesfully arrived to the US from the Schengen area as a spouse of US citizen?

 

What kind of documents I have to take with me to make sure that they will let me in? I was thinking about the marriage certificate, a copy of my husband’s birth certificate and passport, maybe some wedding photos too?

 

Any information is very appreciated! ❤️

[HRQX 4,145]

3 hours ago, Ririwoo37 said:

Does anyone know if Q1 visas can come in? (Cultural Representative visa)

If coming from restricted country (Schengen Area, UK, etc.) must go to unrestricted country for 14 days first. Then they can attempt to enter the US.

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, SuperAnia said:

Hi guys! Anyone succesfully arrived to the US from the Schengen area as a spouse of US citizen?

If you have ESTA then CBP can revoke ESTAs at any time. CBP doesn't know the potential exempt status of travelers when they revoke the ESTAs, since the revocation is done before the traveler can appear at a POE. An example: "it caused CBP to flag my ESTA and revoke it 10 hours before my flight!!"

 

A potential workaround to avoid revocation in the first place is to transit through Belgrade, Istanbul, etc. (E.g a direct flight from Belgrade to JFK). Per FayeAlexandra's experience one can conclude that the (wrongful) revocation was based on where the flight was coming from, not nationality.

Edited July 21, 2020 by HRQX

[SuperAnia 2]

17 hours ago, HRQX said:

If you have ESTA then CBP can revoke ESTAs at any time.

I have B1/B2 visa so I guess that shouldn't be a problem?

[Orbey 8]

Hi everyone. Just wondered whether anyone has tried to go via Barbados yet - or know of anyone who has? Thanks!

[HRQX 4,145]

23 hours ago, SuperAnia said:

I was thinking about the marriage certificate, a copy of my husband’s birth certificate and passport, maybe some wedding photos too?

If you carry that and the airport/airline employees still give you issues ask them to check with their CBP contact (IAP, etc.). You can also tell them to check IATA's Timatic: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm An alternative is to go to Dublin or Shannon, Ireland where CBP officers are there for preclearance. https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/operations/preclearance

[jsmith2020 4]

For anyone flying from Serbia to JFK, did you need a PCR test? Thanks