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    Amy6 got a reaction from Adventine in Covid-19 vaccine eligibility for k1 AOS   
    This was really helpful, thank you so much. 
    And thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. You all helped a lot, hope you have a good day. 
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    Amy6 got a reaction from wbeem in Trump To Suspend H-1B and Other Visas Until End Of Year   
    Really sorry for anyone whose plans got affected by this. I know that right now K1 visas are not affected but does anyone else also think that they probably will put a ban on these as well soon? I have a flight in 2 weeks, thinking about moving it closer idk what to think rn:/
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    Amy6 reacted to bobjennyhitched in Official Executive Order for Suspending Entry of Immigrants   
    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.
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    Amy6 reacted to geowrian in Official Executive Order for Suspending Entry of Immigrants   
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    Amy6 got a reaction from Isoversa in Official Executive Order for Suspending Entry of Immigrants   
    Omg this is so helpful! Thank you so much! You have no idea how much this helped! Thanks again! 
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    Amy6 reacted to Isoversa in Official Executive Order for Suspending Entry of Immigrants   
    Businesses and other offices will start reopening in the next months or so. I would be optimistic that courthouses or county offices would be able to officiate weddings by then. USCIS is still functional; only the "in-person" services are on halt, so applying for AOS is unaffected. I would advise you to watch the situation in the state you plan on getting married in, whether things are opening up (see local news etc) , then go fly by then. 
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