Traveling to home country in covid times

[picaso34 9]

Hello guys just wondering if somebody had recently any inconveniences related to covid19 at the airport when entering the US after traveling to home country on CR1 visa. Do they ask for any kind of proof of quarantine or need a testing done or something?

I need to go to finish a dental treatment and visit to my mother who is 73 and live alone. I'll go by myself my husband will stay because just start a new job.

Thank you for your comments!

 

[HRQX 4,145]

20 minutes ago, picaso34 said:

Do they ask for any kind of proof of quarantine or need a testing done or something?

No. The federal government has deferred those decisions to local jurisdictions. Where do you live?

[SteveInBostonI130 3,453]

23 minutes ago, picaso34 said:

Hello guys just wondering if somebody had recently any inconveniences related to covid19 at the airport when entering the US after traveling to home country on CR1 visa. Do they ask for any kind of proof of quarantine or need a testing done or something?

I need to go to finish a dental treatment and visit to my mother who is 73 and live alone. I'll go by myself my husband will stay because just start a new job.

Thank you for your comments!

 

Hi,

 

Your post is a bit confusing.  I interpreted what you wrote as you are the foreign national who is currently in the US, that you entered the US on a CR1 visa, and now you want to travel to your country and then return to the US. 

 

If this is correct, then:

1. Your CR1 visa is no longer valid,  It is now your temporary green card (I-551 stamp).  You are now a US permanent resident.

2. There is no nation-wide Covid restrictions in the US.  Each state has their own policies.  Check your home state for what you need to do when returning from overseas.  Also, if your flight connects through another state's airport, you are not restricted by that state's policy - only the policy of your home state.

3.  You probably already know this, but check for travel restrictions of the country you are visiting.  They may have requirements.

 

[HRQX 4,145]

5 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Your CR1 visa is no longer valid

OP already has 2-year GC. It expires in January 2021.

 

Edited October 27, 2020 by HRQX

[picaso34 9]

7 minutes ago, HRQX said:

No. The federal government has deferred those decisions to local jurisdictions. Where do you live?

Thanks for answering HRQX!!!

I'm living in Massachusetts and traveling to Argentina. The connection will be Miami airport.

[HRQX 4,145]

9 minutes ago, picaso34 said:

I'm living in Massachusetts

Upon return, check if the requirements in your state have changed in any way: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order

[picaso34 9]

10 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Hi,

 

Your post is a bit confusing.  I interpreted what you wrote as you are the foreign national who is currently in the US, that you entered the US on a CR1 visa, and now you want to travel to your country and then return to the US. 

 

If this is correct, then:

1. Your CR1 visa is no longer valid,  It is now your temporary green card (I-551 stamp).  You are now a US permanent resident.

2. There is no nation-wide Covid restrictions in the US.  Each state has their own policies.  Check your home state for what you need to do when returning from overseas.  Also, if your flight connects through another state's airport, you are not restricted by that state's policy - only the policy of your home state.

3.  You probably already know this, but check for travel restrictions of the country you are visiting.  They may have requirements.

 

Hello there Steve and thank you so much for your help.

Sorry about that my post it's confusing as my mind right now with all of this lol

It is correct what you are saying. My conditional green card is about to expire January 15 so I'm already in the 90 days window.

It's good to know there is no much problem coming back from overseas. I'm planning on having a test in my state when i come back.

 

I read this on my home country (Argentina) US embassy website:

 

"Passengers may be subject to CDC screening, health observation, and monitoring requirements upon reentry to the United States."

 

And they do require 14 days quarantine there but i was planning having a paid fast testing upon arrival so i don't lose too much time since I'll go for a month.

 

Thanks again!!

[SteveInBostonI130 3,453]

No problem.))

 

There is an online traveler's form you need to fill out for MA when you are about to return, and then a 14 self quarantine.  You can also go for a covid test after returning to reduce the self isolation time (need to wait until the negative result).   

 

Twice I've used the Stop the Spread community testing nearby my home - it's free for MA residents.  Check MA's government covid site for testing options.  Have a safe trip, and bring your ROC NOA1 with you just in case.

 

 

[picaso34 9]

2 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

No problem.))

 

There is an online traveler's form you need to fill out for MA when you are about to return, and then a 14 self quarantine.  You can also go for a covid test after returning to reduce the self isolation time (need to wait until the negative result).   

 

Twice I've used the Stop the Spread community testing nearby my home - it's free for MA residents.  Check MA's government covid site for testing options.  Have a safe trip, and bring your ROC NOA1 with you just in case.

 

 

I will be checking the MA website for sure before coming since i live with a high risk family member at home.

And i won't have ROC NOA since I'm planning leaving next week and filing either during my trip or after returning. I have another post here 

Thank you so much again for your help!!!

[SteveInBostonI130 3,453]

If you can, I suggest getting the ROC done before you leave.  It is much easier to do it while you're here than working on it remotely, particularly for gathering evidence. 

 

With Covid cases increasing, no one knows what might happen with travel in the coming months.   

 

You probably have enough time after returning; I'm just a worrywart when it comes to these things.

[picaso34 9]

19 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

If you can, I suggest getting the ROC done before you leave.  It is much easier to do it while you're here than working on it remotely, particularly for gathering evidence. 

 

With Covid cases increasing, no one knows what might happen with travel in the coming months.   

 

You probably have enough time after returning; I'm just a worrywart when it comes to these things.

I almost have it ready to file actually. I just wouldn't like to have the biometrics appointment while I'm not here. And the NOA can take 3 weeks. It's not possible for my husband to send me a scanned copy of the NOA or i have to travel with the original paper??

Thank you!!!

[SteveInBostonI130 3,453]

You can have a copy of the NOA1.  You do not need to carry the original

 

[Mill&bill 131]

it is better to file ROC before leaving the USA. due to covid uscis is taking much longer to send NOA

[JFH 12,190]

Note that COVID travel restrictions (quarantine, test requirements, etc) can change at any time depending on how the case numbers move. Keep checking whilst you are away in case you need to alter your travel dates or routing. Also keep checking your itinerary. I work for an airline and short-notice cancellations or re-scheduling of flights is very common at the moment, due to crew availability, passenger numbers and so on. 

Edited October 27, 2020 by JFH

[Crazy Cat 41,858]

9 hours ago, picaso34 said:

I almost have it ready to file actually. I just wouldn't like to have the biometrics appointment while I'm not here. And the NOA can take 3 weeks. It's not possible for my husband to send me a scanned copy of the NOA or i have to travel with the original paper??

Thank you!!!

You won't need the extension letter until your Green Card has expired, but you will need the original extension letter and expired Green card to return to the US

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-75?language=en_US

 

 

Here is a VJ member who posted concerning this:

 

Edited October 27, 2020 by Lucky Cat