Covid

[Moussa diop 3]

I know as an new immigrant (ir1) we don’t need to provide proof of vaccination to travel to USA. But if the airline company is insisting on the proof of vaccination, what I can do or show to convince them that this is not a requirement for me to travel to USA. I have a flight in 5 hours. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

It might not be a requirement to enter the US, but airlines have their own policies. Maybe you could do a rapid test at the airport. You should have asked earlier.

[Moussa diop 3]

3 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

It might not be a requirement to enter the US, but airlines have their own policies. Maybe you could do a rapid test at the airport. You should have asked earlier.

This airline does not have own policies of Covid. It is said that they are following the policies of the destination country. But the agent on the phone is insisting on the vaccine . I don’t know if the agent on the phone know the requirements. I already did the Covid test. 

[powerpuff 6,697]

You can print out the CDC page regarding immigrants and entry into the US. 

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

April 14, 2022  from CDC

and this is what the airline is going by

 

At this time u are not yet a USC or LPR 

 

If you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant and not fully vaccinated, you will not be allowed to enter the United States. Only limited exceptions apply to the requirement to show proof of vaccination. A booster dose is not needed to meet this requirement.

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/noncitizens-US-air-travel.html

[Timona 4,207]

32 minutes ago, Moussa diop said:

This airline does not have own policies of Covid. It is said that they are following the policies of the destination country. But the agent on the phone is insisting on the vaccine . I don’t know if the agent on the phone know the requirements. I already did the Covid test. 

 

A travel agent?

 

Go directly on Airline website and read for yourself. 

 

Which airline?

[Moussa diop 3]

8 minutes ago, Timona said:

 

A travel agent?

 

Go directly on Airline website and read for yourself. 

 

Which airline?

Airfrance

[powerpuff 6,697]

13 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

April 14, 2022  from CDC

and this is what the airline is going by

 

At this time u are not yet a USC or LPR 

 

If you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant and not fully vaccinated, you will not be allowed to enter the United States. Only limited exceptions apply to the requirement to show proof of vaccination. A booster dose is not needed to meet this requirement.

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/noncitizens-US-air-travel.html

His wife is classified as an immigrant (CR1 - spouse of a US citizen) and thus is exempt from a COVID vaccine requirement for entry into the US:

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#immigrants

 

 

Edited April 25, 2022 by powerpuff

[powerpuff 6,697]

1 hour ago, Moussa diop said:

what I can do or show to convince them that this is not a requirement for me to travel to USA.

Show them what I posted above. I provided a link too.

[Moussa diop 3]

1 minute ago, powerpuff said:

His wife is classified as an immigrant (CR1 - spouse of a US citizen) and thus is exempt from a COVID vaccine requirement for entry into the US:

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#immigrants

The us embassy already confirmed me the other day that the vaccination is not required. My only problem is the airline

[powerpuff 6,697]

1 minute ago, Moussa diop said:

The us embassy already confirmed me the other day that the vaccination is not required. My only problem is the airline

So show the people at the check in desk the CDC website with this information. That should do the trick. How else are you planning to prove it? Showing the actual CDC website with this information, it will show clearly that your wife is exempt.

Edited April 25, 2022 by powerpuff

[Timona 4,207]

12 minutes ago, Moussa diop said:

Airfrance

 

These guys are idiots. I know them first hand.

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

13 minutes ago, Moussa diop said:

Airfrance

do u transit in Paris 

as my adil just flew out to morocco on  delta/air france with transit in paris 

full vaccination required 

 

He had to show vaccine card in Atlanta to board the plane

 

France eases its entry requirements for travelers with a complete vaccination schedule. Howeever, a booster shot may be required depending on your situation.

Edited April 25, 2022 by JeanneAdil

[Moussa diop 3]

10 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

So show the people at the check in desk the CDC website with this information. That should do the trick. How else are you planning to prove it? Showing the actual CDC website with this information, it will show clearly that your wife is exempt.

I will do that

[Moussa diop 3]

5 minutes ago, Timona said:

 

These guys are idiots. I know them first hand.

Yes they can be. I guess I need to be patient with them and convincing