Deoiel

3 hours ago, NanRob said:

Hi all!

 

We are still halted at the interview stage for the K1 visa at the London Embassy. We desperately want to see each other, and before I book the flight I just want to hear thoughts on the situation!

 

So I am a US citizen and my fiance is a UK citizen since he lives in Northern Ireland with his family, which is where I would plan to isolate. I know the UK and Ireland are excluded from the EU's ban since they lie outside of the Schengen Area.

 

Would it be better for me to fly into Belfast or Dublin airport? Are there any issues with me flying into Dublin, getting picked up at the airport, and heading straight to his house in the UK to isolate - technically crossing country lines even though there is no border?

 

Also is there any proof I need to bring with me since only essential travel is still recommended? Has anyone successfully done this?

 

I appreciate the help!

Edit: Sorry I thought you were planning on going from the UK to the US and said something innacurate! I can't help you but I wish you the best of luck!

18 minutes ago, agataa said:

Hmmm I’m not sure I’d call this good news as USA is nowhere near meeting EU’s criteria... but at least we’re hearing about something happening behind the curtain, so I guess that’s the positive part!

Yeah I meant good news since they're actually working on it together and we had no idea! 

I just found this article posted on reddit!

Sounds like good news!

https://business.financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/pompeo-says-u-s-working-with-europe-on-how-to-reopen-travel-safely

Hi! I hope everyone is doing well 😊

Someone started a petition for borders to reopen with Europe, I thought you might be interested!

Petition here!

If you could sign it and share it around, that would be fantastic 🙏

I personally cannot spend 15 days abroad so waiting is my only option, I am glad that many of you could do the trip and reunite with family! 🤗

4 hours ago, Ela S. said:

My flight to the US is tomorrow (well technically today cause it’s 12:45 am here but I can’t sleep lol). Our flight is at 1:35 pm! I feel pretty anxious not gonna lie

Go Ela go!!

We're all with you!!! 💕💕

I got an answer from the CDC!

What do you guys think? The end looks pretty optimistic for us 😊🤔

42 minutes ago, Ela S. said:

Hi!! I understand people’s concern regarding Mexico’s safety because I was also hesitant at first, but I’m staying in a pretty nice area and the streets are super quiet and peaceful. Of course, I’m barely leaving the place at all. If anyone decides to go I can help with choosing the right neighborhoods as I’ve visited quite a few with the family friend I’m staying with. To my surprise, Mexico city seems safer than I thought of course, if you know what neighborhoods to be in

Thank you Ela! I think we're all rooting for you lol! I can't wait for you to tell us you've made it to the USA, it must be exciting! 💕

2 hours ago, dpnce said:

Thank you Deoiel, “glad” to see we are in the same boat. 

 

Canada is indeed a good option, but only provided they open their borders soon. 

 

That’s not a bad idea! Do you think a petition could work? 

Yeah it could, if enough people are joining us! What would you guys think?

1 hour ago, michel007 said:

No idea about the real restrictions in France, but the air traffic is not closed. You have regular flights from Paris to USA.

There is flights indeed, but only for American citizens or people authorized on board. They deny boarding to anyone else, including K1 visa holders. 

32 minutes ago, Babu Frik said:

Exactly,  it would be like waiting for a reply from Santa clause. 

 

 

I did believe in Santa during many years and I got presents! 😊

Nah I'm a positive and hopeful person!

We're not coming for jobs, we're coming for love! 💕

Nothing ventured, nothing gained! 😊

Hello!

Same situation here. I was supposed to move out in march from France, resigned and left my appartment... Only to get stuck because of the travel ban!

I sent an email to the White House but also to Mr. Azar, the Secretary of HHS and another email to the CDC, hoping that maybe they would consider allowing some non-threatening people in the USA...

So far I got no answer! I'm considering moving for 15 days in another country exempt from the travel ban but Mexico sounds scary plus my fiancé is against that idea. 

Eventually Canada if they decide to reopen their borders with Europe by the end of May... 🇨🇦

My visa expires at the end of July so we'll have to take a decision before that!

Let's start a petition 👀