Visa extension

[Vani & Henry 14]

Hello everyone I got my Cr1 visa in March and due to lockdown I couldn't travel to USA until now. The border will open 1st of Sept but my visa will expire on 24th of Aug. There's only 2 flight from Mauritius to Paris or London but there's a ban on Europe to enter USA if am correct. Has anyone asked for an extension how does that work. I send a mail to US embassy in Mauritius which I attached to this. I send a mail to the south African  embassy am waiting for a reply. 

 

Thank you 

Regards 

Vanisha 

[onek 306]

1. You may want to reach out to airlines directly which fly to USA. Connecting flights may not be subject to ban.

2. Follow up on this email response you received and contact the issuing embassy for your options.

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

I did a quick Expedia search and saw multiple flights that layover in non European countries like Kenya & Dubai. This one is Dubai ; have you been checking or only accepted what they said in the email? https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?flight-type=on&starDate=07/29/2020&mode=search&trip=oneway&leg1=from:Mahebourg+(MRU-Sir+Seewoosagur+Ramgoolam+Intl.),to:New+York+(NYC-All+Airports),departure:07/30/2020TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:Y&fareCalendarPrice=&flexibleSearch=true . Connecting flights ARE subject to ban FYI. It is possible, even if the embassy gives you an extension, you may need to pay for a new medical.

[Vani & Henry 14]

29 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

I did a quick Expedia search and saw multiple flights that layover in non European countries like Kenya & Dubai. This one is Dubai ; have you been checking or only accepted what they said in the email? https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?flight-type=on&starDate=07/29/2020&mode=search&trip=oneway&leg1=from:Mahebourg+(MRU-Sir+Seewoosagur+Ramgoolam+Intl.),to:New+York+(NYC-All+Airports),departure:07/30/2020TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:Y&fareCalendarPrice=&flexibleSearch=true . Connecting flights ARE subject to ban FYI. It is possible, even if the embassy gives you an extension, you may need to pay for a new medical.

Hi luckycuds

I had a ticket for 2nd of July which emirates canceled I did called they said there's no emirates flight coming to mru until the borders are open. 

At the moment there's on air Mauritius flight landing Paris or London which is subject to ban even if it's a layover. 

Yes I thought so I will have to do medical again & medical is in south Africa so I will have to travel south Africa just for medical which not fair. 

The link you send I did my research too emirates is showing flight but they not operating in mru. This is such a stressful situation. 😭😭😭 

1 hour ago, onek said:

1. You may want to reach out to airlines directly which fly to USA. Connecting flights may not be subject to ban.

2. Follow up on this email response you received and contact the issuing embassy for your options.

There is a ban even if it's just a layover 

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

24 minutes ago, Vani & Henry said:

Hi luckycuds

I had a ticket for 2nd of July which emirates canceled I did called they said there's no emirates flight coming to mru until the borders are open. 

At the moment there's on air Mauritius flight landing Paris or London which is subject to ban even if it's a layover. 

Yes I thought so I will have to do medical again & medical is in south Africa so I will have to travel south Africa just for medical which not fair. 

The link you send I did my research too emirates is showing flight but they not operating in mru. This is such a stressful situation. 😭😭😭 

There is a ban even if it's just a layover 

I saw flights with layovers in South Africa as well. Is SA open? They were the end of July. Look up South African Airways 

[Vani & Henry 14]

19 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

I saw flights with layovers in South Africa as well. Is SA open? They were the end of July. Look up South African Airways 

Not open yet 

It's August as well 

[retheem 564]

Fly to Dubai and then Dubai to New York or Chicago. Or fly to Nairobi when it opens in July then fly direct to New York

Edited June 19, 2020 by retheem

[Vani & Henry 14]

20 hours ago, retheem said:

Fly to Dubai and then Dubai to New York or Chicago. Or fly to Nairobi when it opens in July then fly direct to New York

I don't have flight to Dubai from here emirates not operating although it can be seen on several booking website 

[Vani & Henry 14]

OK so I receive the mail from US Embassy south Africa there's no extension I have to restart everything again 

[NikLR 13,227]

1 hour ago, Vani & Henry said:

OK so I receive the mail from US Embassy south Africa there's no extension I have to restart everything again 

That's pretty much how it works. Normally you don't repay the DS-260 fee (IV fee) however unless it's been more than 1 year.  But this is up to the consulate or embassy. They may require it to reprocess the visa but it would be unusual since you aren't interviewing again. 

Edited June 20, 2020 by NikLR

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

1 hour ago, Vani & Henry said:

OK so I receive the mail from US Embassy south Africa there's no extension I have to restart everything again 

I’ve read a few articles that Dubai is operating with limited flights including to Chicago and more may be added in July. I would say since places are slowly opening up Look everyday; call airlines; make this your full time job. Putting in the legwork now will be so much easier than getting a new visa issued. (Which I am sure you know) https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.thenational.ae/lifestyle/travel/dubai-airport-s-new-procedures-arrive-four-hours-before-your-flight-but-not-earlier-1.1023151

[Vani & Henry 14]

23 minutes ago, NikLR said:

That's pretty much how it works. Normally you don't repay the DS-260 fee (IV fee) however unless it's been more than 1 year.  But this is up to the consulate or embassy. They may require it to reprocess the visa but it would be unusual since you aren't interviewing again. 

The problem is we don't have us embassy to proceed my paperwork in mauritius neither medical so I have to travel to South Africa again and spend more money this is ridiculous coz it's not like am not willing to go they could have done exceptions coz the pandemic everyone got stranded. Our country doing exception for visa. 

[Vani & Henry 14]

10 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

I’ve read a few articles that Dubai is operating with limited flights including to Chicago and more may be added in July. I would say since places are slowly opening up Look everyday; call airlines; make this your full time job. Putting in the legwork now will be so much easier than getting a new visa issued. (Which I am sure you know) https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.thenational.ae/lifestyle/travel/dubai-airport-s-new-procedures-arrive-four-hours-before-your-flight-but-not-earlier-1.1023151

Yes but the problem is we don't have flight from Mru border is close till Sept 

Only few flights for repatriation and they not willing to book me in those flights as it's limited seats 

[NikLR 13,227]

2 hours ago, Vani & Henry said:

The problem is we don't have us embassy to proceed my paperwork in mauritius neither medical so I have to travel to South Africa again and spend more money this is ridiculous coz it's not like am not willing to go they could have done exceptions coz the pandemic everyone got stranded. Our country doing exception for visa. 

Unfortunately they cant change or forgoe the medical requirements for an immigrant visa.  I'm not saying it doesnt suck,  but this wasnt their fault either. It is what it is.  

[Vani & Henry 14]

On 6/20/2020 at 4:18 PM, NikLR said:

Unfortunately they cant change or forgoe the medical requirements for an immigrant visa.  I'm not saying it doesnt suck,  but this wasnt their fault either. It is what it is.  

I know ☹️ 

I hope our government change their mind and open up the border