LauraSt

Thanks for the feedback Chancy, that's what I figured but always like to double check with those in the know. Take Care

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.

Its totally understandable that you are frustrated and fed up with this whole process but just know everyone here is in the same boat and we are willing to help out the best we can to make each others experience a little less stressful.  Good luck to you and I hope you are united with your loved one.  

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

I know this probably does not apply to too many others but we are planning to travel on Tuesday, flights booked. So if anyone is interested we can let you know if there were any issues 🙂

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. 

A careful read of the proclamation would indicate that a parent of a USC child under the age of 21 qualifies for an exemtion to the 14 days preceding restriction