Re-entry from Mexico J1 covid

[Uta 1]

Hello!

I am in the US since Feb 2020 with a J1 visa, expired and extended with a Certificate of Eligibility. I want to travel to Mexico which would mean to re-enter the US via automatic visa revalidation. Does anyone has experience with this process during covid-could there by any complications to be expected?

Highly appreciate any advise!

[Rhiskye 0]

I’m in a similar position entered on a J-1 March 2020, which technically expired March 2021, however I got an extension till September. I’d like to travel outside of the US but my passport visa stamp says it expired March this year so I’m concerned I’ll have issues renter the country. Is anyone familiar with the process? 

[retheem 568]

Why would you be admitted with an expired J1?

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

4 minutes ago, retheem said:

Why would you be admitted with an expired J1?

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date/auto-revalidate.html

[Uta 1]

Automatic visa revalidation works!

[Rhiskye 0]

Glad to hear! 
I drove down to Miami airport, which'll be my port of entry to get my paper's checked over and they gave me the all clear. 
They did say I'll be pulled aside for further questions but will be admitted after that. 
Were you questioned by boarder security? 

[Uta 1]

No, I just showed my certificate of eligibility and got a stamp in my passport after the inspection of the documents.

 

[Rhiskye 0]

By "Certificate of Eligibility" do you mean the DS-2019? 
I hope my experience is as easy as yours! 

[Uta 1]

Yes. I also read they might want to see your I-94 but I wasn't asked for it. I hope for an easy experience for you too :-)!

 

[Rhiskye 0]

Amazing! Thanks so much for your help & update