LauraSt
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It is hard reading some of the issues people are facing and some of the harsh views people have taken. CR-1 has been totted as family over k1 at times as I have read through this thread. Some of us K1s filed just at the start of covid and could only wish to be with our partners. We also have children with our partners or have chosen not to marry until we are together. K-1 should not be looked down on for being prioritised as it can be just as much family as a husband and wife. When did marriage become such an important indicator of family? It is awful that CRs are not being processed as fast but that is nothing to do with K1s. In a time of great heart break and wait times for all, why turn on each other.
Its just hard for all of us. Apologies for the rant. It is just difficult to read these things when coming to forums for support and information.
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Its a great service that Ireland is very lucky to have. Its only in 16 airports within 4 countries.
" Today, CBP has more than 600 officers and agriculture specialists stationed at 16 Preclearance locations in 6 countries: Dublin and Shannon in Ireland; Aruba; Freeport and Nassau in The Bahamas; Bermuda; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg in Canada."
Canada, Caribbean, United Arab Emirates and Ireland. The link below has more info.
https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/operations/preclearance
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So quick update: We are currently in the US!
Our daughter is currently cuddling with her dad.
When we went to the airport in Dublin, I brought a copy of her dads citizenship details, her passport and birth cert, evidence of our i-129f and a copy of the proclamation and a copy of my Esta.
At the check in counter when they saw my passport they immediately asked what my exemption was. When I said I was a US citizens mother they only wanted her passport and birth cert and were very pleasant and it went easy.
A different passenger to me did not have an exemption and they turned him back and would not check him in. I asked if this was frequent, they said most days, they will turn someone back.
Dublin, Ireland has US preclearance where you go through customs and border protection in Ireland prior to entering the US. It means that you do not need to do anything when you land, it is like flying domestic in the U.S.
At preclearance, they took her birth cert again and started reviewing my case. They seemed more concerned with me visiting and possibly not going home than with the travel ban. They said I was exempt immediately from the travel bans but they asked a lot of questions and were very tough about my employment, ties to Ireland and why I would leave the US when I am planning to live there with my Fiancé in the future. Once they were satisfied I would return home after my trip, we got approved.
Overall a positive situation that was not very difficult if you have all your documents. Definitely high stress though haha.
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5 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:
She has a US passport presumably? You qualify, be sure to not check in online (causes problems for ESTA holders currently) but arrive early at the airport to present your evidence (her birth certificate naming you as mother plus her US passport should suffice) of why you can travel.
Thank you very much! We are getting an emergency passport issued at embassy. We have an appointment. So should be good to go then!
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Hi everyone,
My fiance and I are currently awaiting approval of our i-129f and recently welcomed our beautiful child into the world. My question is whether I am exempt from the travel plan as I am her parent? I do have a valid ESTA. She has US citizenship by crba from her father but lives with me in Ireland and we want to travel to see her dad.
Thanks in advance.
Dublin, ireland interview
in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion
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OK so I agree the language was too harsh but there are posts that note that it is unfair for reasons such as CR1s are family. I guess its just hard to read because all our emotions are tough right now. For us, my daughters dad is all alone with no family around and living in a place where he knows very few people. I know my story is not unique and that is why it can be hard to read people stating those things. I understand why, they are as upset and frustrated as us and there is no intention to upset anyone as with my post. So I apologise that it was too harsh.