COVID 19/green card/Going to the U.K.?

[SeanK 4]

Hi :). I received my greencard back in October and originally wanted to go back to the U.K. to see my parents, but realised how bad the numbers were and put it off. It’s nearly been 2 years since I’ve seen them so one one hand I would really like to go back for a while and on another I’m still on the fence about going because of the current covid numbers and risks. I shouldn’t have any problem returning to the US if I choose to go right? Also, I took my spouses last name which appears on my greencard and have yet to change my surname on my passport, anyone know if this will be an issue? thanks :)!

Edited November 23, 2020 by SeanK
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[Crazy Cat 41,919]

Take a copy of your marriage certificate to connect the names.  You should have no issues returning.  Have a good trip.

 

Be sure to book the tickets in the passport name.

Edited November 23, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[JFH 12,190]

Here’s what you do:
 

Book ticket in passport name. 
Travel to the UK and quarantine for 14 days (or entire stay if less than 14 days), assuming that is still required by the time you get there - the UK is hoping to implement rapid testing upon arrival to eliminate the need for quarantine. 
Do not check in online for your flight back to the US, do it manually at the airport desk.

Present agent with your passport, your green card and a copy of your marriage certificate (passport is needed for the airline, green card to show you can enter the US and that the “European travel ban” does not apply and marriage certificate is needed as the “link” between passport name and green card name).

Hope your flight is not cancelled.

Arrive in the US as normal. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

Follow the CDC and don’t travel.