Stranded outside my own country, will I be able to enter America under extreme circumstances if I have a b1/b2 Visa?

[Mystery 2020 30]

I'm not sure why you are trying to play the victim, and expect to get special treatment when you seem to be taking no responsibility for your actions.

 

When you left the Philippines recently, you had to sign a BI declaration form which stated you understood the risks of traveling and accepted any possible delays that may happen due to the pandemic. This is now one of them. You accepted this possibility.

 

Also you could have returned a long time ago from the USA, it was entirely your choice to stay as long as you did. The lockdown in PH did not stop incoming flights for ROF.

 

To now think you deserve some free pass to get back to the US after staying there so long is ridiculous.

[Traveler123 1]

Anyways Philippines just changed it and now is allowing everyone back. Anyways some of these responses were terrible but thanks to the ones who actually tried to be helpful.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

Too many people confuse “what I want to hear” with “helpful”. You asked a question - the fact that you didn’t like the answers did not mean they were unhelpful. Warning you that you might actually risk losing your US visa is something I’d personally consider very helpful assuming you want to use it again someday.

[demarvell 4]

Looking at the latest from our embassy there, after April should be okay.

 

 

Health Alert:  Temporary Ban on Entry into the Philippines

 

The Philippine government has suspended the entry of all foreign nationals, effective March 22, 2021, through April 21, 2021. For an updated list of exemptions to the suspension, see our COVID-19 page.

 

Actions to Take:

• Monitor the Philippine Department of Health website and the Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage for updated information about conditions in the Philippines.
• Direct questions about Philippine immigration and visa issues to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) or see BI’s social media page. 
• Consult the Philippine’s National Task Force Against COVID-19 social media page for information and updates.

 

Assistance:

 

• U.S. Embassy in the Philippines:  +63(2) 5301-2000 or ACSInfoManila@state.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs:  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Philippines Country Information
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). 
• Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Edited March 21, 2021 by demarvell

[SalishSea 18,125]

14 minutes ago, demarvell said:

Looking at the latest from our embassy there, after April should be okay.

 

 

Health Alert:  Temporary Ban on Entry into the Philippines

 

The Philippine government has suspended the entry of all foreign nationals, effective March 22, 2021, through April 21, 2021. For an updated list of exemptions to the suspension, see our COVID-19 page.

 

Actions to Take:

• Monitor the Philippine Department of Health website and the Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage for updated information about conditions in the Philippines.
• Direct questions about Philippine immigration and visa issues to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) or see BI’s social media page. 
• Consult the Philippine’s National Task Force Against COVID-19 social media page for information and updates.

 

Assistance:

 

• U.S. Embassy in the Philippines:  +63(2) 5301-2000 or ACSInfoManila@state.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs:  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Philippines Country Information
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). 
• Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
•  

How does any of that apply to a Philippine citizen wanting to return home?

[TanTravel 1]

They cancel that rule already filipino can now enter Philippines. Wether you are OFW or not. 

[Appy 38]

Funny to see this pop up here. Your reddit history showed you had very strong ties to the US and refer to yourself as an American.