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Thanks!!!

After April 23. She entered on April 28:
 

she was able to enter no problem in april 

Please let us know if you are able to enter the US. Thanks

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Fiance successfully flew in from Bangkok - Tokyo (Haneda) - Chicago today on a K1 that was issued in January. 
 
She said they had to fill out a form about Covid19 before leaving the plane, then she went through CBP and the agent didn't even ask her any questions. She said it was easier than the last time she came in on the J1 visa. 
 
Planes were near empty, maybe ~15% capacity. 

Hi All, 
 
I said I'd update you on my move to the US. So I moved on Sunday, this was pulled forward a couple of weeks as we didn't know if Trump would continue to change the Executive Order.
 
I flew from London Heathrow to Newark and then on to Denver, Colorado. At first I wasn't sure if they were going to let me fly as I had to wait for IPS (Inspection of Passport Services) to check my Visa. Note I flew on an IR1 category visa. That took half an hour, there were three people on Visa's and two of us were authorised. I learned the other person was travelling to work on a ship so his visa qualified. The check in staff are told to refer anyone who isn't already a Green Card Holder or US Citizen so don't panic. Overall, took me two hours to check in but the desk computers had also gone down!
 
At Heathrow, everything was closed! Except Boots and WH Smiths. There was only about 20 of us on the flight. The airlines were not serving alcohol either lol. Trolley's not being used, they just handed meals, drinks etc... out plus no ice was provided. I'm not fussy though! They also removed the pillows but they are gross anyway lol.
 
Landed into Newark, the Centre of Disease Controls held us onboard. We had to complete a form called the COVID-19 report, this has to be done to be let off the plane. They advise that you self isolate for 14 days, along with any household members, also if you have any symptoms to call the doctor. When you disembark, they give you a mask, if you don't have one, they will give you a medical mask when you get off the plane. The CDC take your temperature then, if it's OK, you will head to immigration.
 
At immigration, all the guards are wearing masks, they will ask you to take off your mask so they can ID you. I'm not sure if this next bit was normal but you may get seconded. This means taking into the back basically. I was sat there will 7 other British Citizens. My passport was given to the immigration officers behind the desk and I waited to be called. Make sure you leaving enough time to do this, it took me about 30 minutes then I had to get my luggage and re-check in etc.... I have 3 hours 40 min lay-over and had to wait a couple of hours after this, immigration won't care if you only had an hour layover. They asked me to confirm my husbands name, our wedding date and where we got married. I was processed and released.
 
Now, domestic flights don't seem to have many restrictions. It was a full flight from Newark to Denver. It seems the general consensus to wear your mask when you aren't eating or drinking. I popped to the bathroom to remove mine periodically as I get pretty claustrophobic in mine! I think I saw one person without a mask. Again, only non-alcoholic drinks on board! 

 
Landed in Denver, this was pretty normal, no checks for domestic flights. Denver was pretty closed as well except for the necessary shops. My husband wanted to plan a group at the airport but due to the pandemic, it was just him which is fine. 
 
I think this will be a story for our kids how mummy moved during a world crisis.

Good luck everyone! want to post this so you knew first hand what it was like if you are in a position to move.

She went Jakarta- Seoul- Seattle

Just wanted to follow up to an earliest post I made. My fiancée arrived into the USA today post executive order. She had absolutely no problem and it seemed way easier than anyone thought it was going to be. I also spoke to a few attorneys as well and can only speak on behalf of those with a k1 visa. From what it appears as long as you have the k1 visa before the EO took effect you should be safe. Also the airlines realize if they let someone in a flight and they get deported that airline has to pay a big fine so the idea for the most part is if they make it on the plane they should be fine. By the way her checked bag ironically got stolen in a very empty airport but I will trade a bag for my fiancée any day. 

Good morning everyone! Fiancé successfully made it through Toronto customs this morning with his K1 visa. He says the customs officer first said they were not accepting that visa, but they were corrected by another officer and he ultimately was accepted. From there sounds like it was a smooth, normal process. I am sure he was the first visa through since the executive order took effect so there was probably some learning this morning. 

I know many of you are wondering about the k1 visa if they are allowed into the country now the ban is in effect. I will let you know my fiancée is currently on a flight right now to come to the USA. She is expected to arrive in about 9 hours from now. I would greatly appreciate people’s prayers that this would go smoothly and I hope to report good news to you all. 

Great find.
 
"U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and those holding valid immigrant visas on the effective date of the Proclamation, are not subject to the proclamation.  The Proclamation is not retroactive. No valid visas will be revoked under this Proclamation.  "
 
This is the language that needed to be in the EO to make it 100% clear. There should be no more questions now. 

Dear all,
Just wanted to share this with you.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EroGKGV6Yg0

This is the answer I got from the Madrid embassy. I already have my K1 visa and asked them if I can travel after the ban but I think they didn’t get my question. I guess their answer is clear enough though. 

Response from US Bangkok Embassy:
 
This along with my lawyer echoing the thought look good. 

Thanks for the info on K1 with their visa in hand. Will be booking a flight for next week from Thailand to the US

Thanks for the info on K1 with their visa in hand. Will be booking a flight for next week from Thailand to the US

Read through the whole 10 pages,and I see the back and forth with K1's and my opinion is. Although K1's are NIV applications have to pass through the IV unit at the embassy/consulate because it has to be prepped for immediate follow up in the states when you file for ADJS. Immigrant visa's allow you to enter the USA already as immigrants while immigration for k1's are triggered when you apply for ADJS. I do suspect you are allowed 90 days to marry because thats about how long your follow up information can last in the system. The fact that you have to apply for AP for k1's or other categories that allow ADJS shows that K1's are not IV. My other point is that K1's are prepped by IV units but they are actually issued by NIV units. And I quote
 
"(U) K Visas:  K visas are nonimmigrant visas and therefore are treated as such for PP 9645 purposes and not subject to PP 9983.  Therefore, if a K visa applicant is subject to restrictions under PP 9645 as a nonimmigrant applicant, he/she must either qualify for an exception or waiver before a visa may be issued"
source: https://fam.state.gov/FAM/09FAM/09FAM030214.html#M302_14_10_C_1
 
PP9983 Refers to :  Countries that are banned in the previous EO
 
9 FAM 302.14-10(B)(2)  (U) Nationalities Subject to Presidential Proclamation 9983
(CT:VISA-1027;   03-12-2020)
a. (U) PP 9983’s visa restrictions and suspension of entry provisions were tailored to each country with the goals of reducing the security threat the unrestricted entry of nationals of those countries might pose and encouraging improved identity-management and information-sharing practices by the countries' governments.    Below is the list of countries of identified concern in PP 9983; however, this list may change as listed countries overcome deficiencies in their identity-management or information-sharing practices or unlisted countries become deficient:
(1) (U) Nationals of Burma:  The issuance of visas to nationals of Burma is suspended for all immigrant visas, including diversity visas, except Special Immigrants whose eligibility is based on having provided assistance to the United States Government
(2) (U) Nationals of Eritrea:  The issuance of visas to nationals of Eritrea is suspended for the all immigrant visas, including diversity visas, except Special Immigrants whose eligibility is based on having provided assistance to the United States Government.
(3) (U) Nationals of Kyrgyzstan:  The issuance of visas to nationals of Kyrgyzstan is suspended for the all immigrant visas, including diversity visas, except Special Immigrants whose eligibility is based on having provided assistance to the United States Government.
(4) (U) Nationals of Nigeria:  The issuance of visas to nationals of Nigeria is suspended for all immigrant visas, including diversity visas, except Special Immigrants whose eligibility is based on having provided assistance to the United States Government.
(5) (U) Nationals of Sudan:  The issuance of visas to nationals of Sudan is suspended for diversity visas
(6) (U) Nationals of Tanzania:  The issuance of visas to nationals of Tanzania is suspended for diversity visas
 
 
9645 Refers to Countries that are Exempted in the previous EO
 
9 FAM 302.14-10(B)(6)  (U) Exceptions to Presidential Proclamation 9645 
(CT:VISA-1027;   03-12-2020)
a. Unavailable.
(1)  (U) Any national who was in the United States on the applicable effective date described in 9 FAM 302.14-10(B)(3), regardless of immigration status;
(2)  Unavailable.
(3)  Unavailable.
(4)  (U) Any lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States, including SB-1 (returning resident) IV applicants;
(5)  Unavailable.
(6)  (U) Any national who has a document other than a visa – such as a transportation letter, an appropriate boarding foil, or an advance parole document – valid on the applicable effective date described in 9 FAM 302.14-10(B)(3) for that national or issued on any date thereafter that permits him or her to travel to the United States and seek entry or admission;
(7)  (U) Any dual national of a country designated under PP 9645 or PP 9983 when traveling on a passport issued by a non-designated country;
(8)  Unavailable.
(9)  (U) Any national who has been granted asylum; any refugee who has already been admitted to the United States or who has been approved for resettlement in the United States; or any individual who has been granted withholding of removal, advance parole, or protection under the Convention Against Torture.  This does not apply to applicants who were granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
b. Unavailable.
c.  Unavailable. 
d. (U) Derivative Family Members:  A derivative family member may only benefit from an exception if he or she individually meets the conditions of an exception.  If family members are traveling together and do not all benefit from an exception, you should consider that factor in evaluating the applicants’ waiver qualifications.
 
****To my understanding and according to all language used in the EO, for now K1's are exempted. What will follow after the  the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, reviews "nonimmigrant programs" might include K1's