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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!

Yes, I made it! Apologies for the delay, yesterday was my fiancé's birthday so we had to celebrate it!!  
 
For those flying from Mexico to the US, you will have to complete an online questionnaire (afac.hostingerapp.com), take a screenshot of the final QR code and show it at the airport security check. 
 
My flight arrived in Miami 40 minutes before ETA but POE was terrible. Even though there was almost nobody, I spent almost 2 hours in the interview room just because I heard the CBP officer in charge of my case saying that it's been a while that they did not have a K1! They were also confused because they thought I was directly flying from Europe. They hadn't checked my entry stamp in Mexico....... They wanted me to be checked by the CDC until I told them that I had spent 15 days in Mexico before entering Miami. It was so confusing.They then had to regularly check with their colleagues to ensure they were following the correct steps from their end, and finally stamped my passport. Our visa expires on September 2 but we were given 90 days for the wedding (until September 20). After all the craziness we've just been through, I assume you know that we do not want to risk it lol. 
 
I still cannot believe we made it, everything looks unreal. Definitely excited to finally be able to start our lives together, without having to count the remaining days we have together like each time we would visit each other! 
 
For those of us who plan to travel to an unrestricted country or who are still waiting for their 14 days to be over; I am sending you some good vibes and wishing you the best of luck for the rest of your journey! All my thoughts also go to the people who are in the middle of the K1 process. Hang in there, I really hope you will be reunited with your loved ones very soon! 
 

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

I think there are talks going on between EU and Mike Pompeo, the US secretary of state to do a mutual lift of travel ban. But Europe is not too keen to let Americans in when they reopen their borders to international crowd, at least in their first phase I guess. Check this link, 
 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-24/u-s-eu-discuss-restarting-travel-after-bloc-considers-a-ban
The last paragraph says,
“It’s important for the United States to get Europeans the capacity to travel back to the United States,” Pompeo said. “It’s very important for the Europeans to fully reconnect with the American economy as well.” 👆👆
The least they can do is let people from Europe to enter US as a first phase because Europe is doing well with regard to the infection. Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞

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

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

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

Apparently there will be some livestream between US and Europe ministers tomorrow at 5pm CET, it could bring us some news about the travel ban, hopefully something good 🤞
 
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2020/06/15/

Apparently there will be some livestream between US and Europe ministers tomorrow at 5pm CET, it could bring us some news about the travel ban, hopefully something good 🤞
 
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2020/06/15/

Apparently there will be some livestream between US and Europe ministers tomorrow at 5pm CET, it could bring us some news about the travel ban, hopefully something good 🤞
 
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2020/06/15/

Apparently there will be some livestream between US and Europe ministers tomorrow at 5pm CET, it could bring us some news about the travel ban, hopefully something good 🤞
 
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2020/06/15/

Apparently there will be some livestream between US and Europe ministers tomorrow at 5pm CET, it could bring us some news about the travel ban, hopefully something good 🤞
 
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2020/06/15/

I just spent 2 FULL DAYS IN THE IMMIGRATION DÉTENTION CENTER OF MEXICO CITY's AIRPORT and now I am being sent back by plane to where I am coming from! As I am writing those lines I am in the flight back.
Don't do it guys!

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! 🤗

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! 🤗

Awesome, we will be in Cancun from 21st June, where do you stay in tulum? we also wanted to drive to tulum and are looking for an apartment with kitchen 
love the idea!!

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! 🤗

I can't believe I am saying this but I am in Mexico City! 
 
From beginning to end, overall went quite smooth.
 
As I had checked in the day before, I just had to drop my suitcase at the luggage drop-off in Paris (CDG). I was asked where I was going to fly and chatted a little bit because I had an excess bagage and the computer was not cooperating. Other than that, first step from Paris was super smooth. Everyone was super nice to me and Air France took care of the travel from Paris to Amsterdam, although we flew with a KLM plane. 
 
Once in Amsterdam, border police checked my passport and I had to go through another security check for cabin luggage. After that, I waited for my plane to Mexico in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Some of the shops were closed but many of them were open. I was able to buy some food and good to go! I carefully followed other VJ members journey with KLM so I made sure to bring a bottle that I filled with water before boarding (only 1 bottle was available for the whole flight to Mexico so I definitely needed it!). We we offered a bag full of snacks and a hot meal for the whole trip. First time I ever flew with KLM and I was pleasantly surprised. It seems like they are doing their best to balance with satisfying customers needs and comply with COVID-19 safety measures. I took some pictures of the "travel" for those looking for some reassurance! 
 
KLM crew then distributed 2 forms (health form and Mexican immigration form) by asking passengers "Mexican?". I did not understand at first as I was distracted, but then confirmed I was not so I was handed over 2 forms instead of 1. Some people did not understand either and by consequence, some of them had to fill in the form once at the Mexican immigration. They had queued but then had to wait again before passing the border. If you want to gain some time once at the Mexican immigration, make sure you have those 2 forms in hand. The immigration officer asked the purpose of my stay in Mexico, how long for, and the place where I was going to stay. I first said I was going to self-quarantine for 2 weeks and they then asked me the "complete" reason. I then told them that I was going to self-quarantine for 2 weeks at my hotel and then fly to the US. They stamped my passport, my Mexican immigration form and let me go. That was it, quite fast. 
 
As someone here posted that Uber drivers are not allowed to pick up at the same place as taxis, I asked someone where I should go for Uber. If you plan to go to your airbnb/hotel etc. by Uber, you will have to go to Puerta 7 (Gate 7).
Also, to reassure my fiancé and my family, and just to be on the safe side, I shared my Uber trip with them so they could follow it live. In the Uber app, you just need to click on "share status" and choose the contacts you want to share the trip with! 
 
I feel safe and I am not really worried about the rising number of cases given that I do not plan on visiting the city and just chill at my hotel and order food online. I feel very lucky and grateful that Mexico allowed me in, therefore I am willing to participate in the ongoing fight against the virus by avoiding unnecessary travels. At the same time, I also hope I will be able to come back to Mexico in the near future, in better circumstances. 
 
I did not sleep in the flight to avoid being jet-lagged, quite tired now but I am not going to complain. I haven't seen my fiancé since last December and I just can't wait for these 14 days to be over. There's eventually a light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck and safe travels if you choose the same route! 
 
PS: I wanted to thank everyone who shared their experience so far from now as it helped me get better mentally prepared to do this journey by myself. I will be forever thankful to you, thank you so much.

Lmao can you just stop being such a bummer everytime we're looking for some hope?
Those news actually made my day better!! So thank you for sharing @dpnce 💕

Lmao can you just stop being such a bummer everytime we're looking for some hope?
Those news actually made my day better!! So thank you for sharing @dpnce 💕

I understand what you meant. Each and everyone one of us have different ways of addressing a situation/an issue e.g. some would have a "positive mind" (with the risk of being disillusioned) towards it, while others would work with a "negative mind" to avoid being disappointed and sad. This is just how different personalities can be so we're good!  
 
I believe both local numbers and the freedom of movement between Schengen States mattered, at least from my personal understanding of these sentences in the Proclamation: "As of March 11, 2020, the number of cases in the 26 Schengen Area countries is 17,442, with 711 deaths, and shows high continuous growth in infection rates.  In total, as of March 9, 2020, the Schengen Area has exported 201 COVID-19 cases to 53 countries.  Moreover, the free flow of people between the Schengen Area countries makes the task of managing the spread of the virus difficult." In any case, we shall see! 

Lmao can you just stop being such a bummer everytime we're looking for some hope?
Those news actually made my day better!! So thank you for sharing @dpnce 💕

Lmao can you just stop being such a bummer everytime we're looking for some hope?
Those news actually made my day better!! So thank you for sharing @dpnce 💕

Lmao can you just stop being such a bummer everytime we're looking for some hope?
Those news actually made my day better!! So thank you for sharing @dpnce 💕

So apparently Trump is open to lift the travel ban soon but no one knows when. I do not want to give any false hope to anyone and maybe this is just speculation but just wanted to share! 
 
"Asked during a White House press conference in the Rose Garden on Tuesday whether the U.S. was considering lifting travel restrictions on European countries over the coming weeks, Trump did not shut down the possibility. Noting that the U.S. had just imposed new restrictions on travelers who have been to Brazil, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, Trump said: "We'll be doing certain announcements on other countries including Europe, as we move along."
"And where they're making progress, we'll start to open it up, but only when they're making progress. They're making some good progress," he said."
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/05/26/donald-trump-open-lifting-european-flight-ban-coronavirus-eases/
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-suggests-u-s-could-soon-lift-coronavirus-travel-ban-countries-that-are-making-progress-1506707
 
Link to the video where he actually says it :