Entering US whilst CR1 in progress - Is this possible at the moment?

[Ollie7 2]

Hello all,

 

Im from the UK, currently here in the UK and my wife is in the US. We have a CR1 application in progress and haven't seen each other since January, I'm sure many others have been in similar situations and know how tough this can be. Does anyone know if its possible or even have experience with applying for an ESTA and then visiting the US at this time? And if so if you have any advice or tips that would be fantastic and greatly appreciated. I have no intention of overstaying, I just simply want to see my wife for a few weeks then come back home to complete the rest of the application. I did have the idea of flying via Dublin as they have pre-clearance and I figured it would be best to find out I can't enter whilst at Dublin airport rather than when reaching the airport in the US. Also not sure if it makes any difference but this would be my first trip to the US (we met, lived together and married in a 3rd country neither the UK or US).

 

Thank you very much! any experience or advice is appreciated.

Ollie

[At.b 4]

You have to re-apply for an ESTA.

 

Once approved, you can book your flights, ensuring you get to the airport very early with supporting documents:

 

1) Marriage License

2) Copy of your spouse's passport

 

Someone will check them at the airport and allow you to proceed to the gate.

 

That's what worked for me.

 

Cheers.

[Ollie7 2]

On 7/2/2020 at 1:08 AM, Athy said:

You have to re-apply for an ESTA.

 

Once approved, you can book your flights, ensuring you get to the airport very early with supporting documents:

 

1) Marriage License

2) Copy of your spouse's passport

 

Someone will check them at the airport and allow you to proceed to the gate.

 

That's what worked for me.

 

Cheers.

Hello! Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience. So just to confirm you have recently traveled into the US on an ESTA, and they let you enter as you are married and had the documents to prove this?

 

Cheers,

Ollie

[Catia&Sal 20]

10 hours ago, Ollie7 said:

Hello! Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience. So just to confirm you have recently traveled into the US on an ESTA, and they let you enter as you are married and had the documents to prove this?

 

Cheers,

Ollie

 

10 hours ago, Ollie7 said:

Hello! Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience. So just to confirm you have recently traveled into the US on an ESTA, and they let you enter as you are married and had the documents to prove this?

 

Cheers,

Ollie

I'm in the same situation, and leaving tomorrow  from Rome to NY(I hope!). In fact my husband called CPB at NY JFK airport yesterday, and they told him the same, to bring his passport copy and our marriage certificate, and to go very early. As they suggested him,  I should ask to contact the local RCLG, if some problems. About Esta, do you think it's necessary? Because  I already have a B1/B2 Visa. 

[Ollie7 2]

10 hours ago, Catia&Sal said:

 

I'm in the same situation, and leaving tomorrow  from Rome to NY(I hope!). In fact my husband called CPB at NY JFK airport yesterday, and they told him the same, to bring his passport copy and our marriage certificate, and to go very early. As they suggested him,  I should ask to contact the local RCLG, if some problems. About Esta, do you think it's necessary? Because  I already have a B1/B2 Visa. 

Hey! Thanks for your message and I wish you the best of luck with your travel! It would be great if you could let me know how you get on, my spouse is also in New York so that is where I would be travelling to. I am sorry but I am not sure if you would need an ESTA if you already have a B1/B2 visa. This will be my first time in the US which is why I presume I need to apply for that (as I don't have a B1/B2 visa).

 

Again best of luck with your travels!!!

[Lil bear 4,275]

11 hours ago, Catia&Sal said:

 

I'm in the same situation, and leaving tomorrow  from Rome to NY(I hope!). In fact my husband called CPB at NY JFK airport yesterday, and they told him the same, to bring his passport copy and our marriage certificate, and to go very early. As they suggested him,  I should ask to contact the local RCLG, if some problems. About Esta, do you think it's necessary? Because  I already have a B1/B2 Visa. 

If you have a valid B1/B2 you do not need be ESTA 

[Catia&Sal 20]

18 minutes ago, Ollie7 said:

Hey! Thanks for your message and I wish you the best of luck with your travel! It would be great if you could let me know how you get on, my spouse is also in New York so that is where I would be travelling to. I am sorry but I am not sure if you would need an ESTA if you already have a B1/B2 visa. This will be my first time in the US which is why I presume I need to apply for that (as I don't have a B1/B2 visa).

 

Again best of luck with your travels!!!

Thank you! Sure I will inform you. About B1/B2 Visa, I asked for 2 years ago, since my husband moved to NY I started to travel very often, it's the best solution if you are not resident yet.  

[Catia&Sal 20]

14 hours ago, Catia&Sal said:

Thank you! Sure I will inform you. About B1/B2 Visa, I asked for 2 years ago, since my husband moved to NY I started to travel very often, it's the best solution if you are not resident yet.  

I made It! Now boarding in a few minutes. 

[Ollie7 2]

6 hours ago, Catia&Sal said:

I made It! Now boarding in a few minutes. 

Wohoooo that's great, congrats!!! Did you have to provide any evidence of marriage, intent to return to your home country etc.?

 

Very happy for you

[Catia&Sal 20]

22 hours ago, Ollie7 said:

Wohoooo that's great, congrats!!! Did you have to provide any evidence of marriage, intent to return to your home country etc.?

 

Very happy for you

I brougt everything, but in Rome check-in  they looked only at US passport copy and marriage certificate, after took my luggages (the big one, but also the hand luggage - remind it!). JFK airport was empty, maybe 50 people in the plane, same security and temperature controls. 

[At.b 4]

On 7/3/2020 at 8:07 PM, Ollie7 said:

Hello! Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience. So just to confirm you have recently traveled into the US on an ESTA, and they let you enter as you are married and had the documents to prove this?

 

Cheers,

Ollie

Correct, traveled to the US by providing:

 

1. ESTA
2. Marriage certificate
3. Spouse passport copy