First Time Travelling as Spouse

[JPD91 49]

Hey everyone, 

 

I'm due to fly out to the US next Thursday, which will be my first time travelling as a spouse having recently married my USC wife in November. I am just wondering what the process is looking like recently in regards to CBP upon arrival in the states? Flying to D.C via Newark and wondering how much time should I allocate between my connecting flight.

 

Visited many times before, however first time since covid and as a spouse so trying to be on top of things as much as possible.

 

Thanks.

[Southernboy123 21]

Do not check in online your ESTA will automatically be revoked as coming from a country subject to the US travel ban. Check in at the airport desk and have your marriage certificate in hand to show you’re a spouse of a US citizen. They will check it all out and allow you to continue.

[PBabz 137]

Exact advice as above for you.

 

Everything will be more than fine, there shouldn't be any issues with travelling. I went to visit my spouse back in September for the first time since being married.

Travelled on my ESTA while waiting for my interview at the embassy here in London. There were no questions at either end (Heathrow or DC where I flew into) about any pending visa application, only the usual about my purpose for travel and my length of stay. 
I brought along documents from work, payslip, accommodation rental agreement, etc and none of which were asked for. 

 

Marriage certificate and a copy of your spouse's passport are what you need to show here in the UK when you check in at the desk on day of departure. 

 

Good luck with your flight and have a lovely visit with your spouse

 

 

[Bug&Bug 147]

I ( pre-pandemic) took proof of ties to the UK and a copy of the noa1, it was all fine and they didnt ask for anything, specially since i had visited ( and left the usa) many times before.