prettyama106:
Hello friends please I have a couple of questions I need to clarify please anyone with sufficient information will be welcomed. Help a friend.

Are B1& B2 visa holders allowed into U.S at this time?

No

Please what's the process to enter U.S?

Return ticket (B1/B2 holder), Visa and some COVID protocols - isolation not compulsory.

I read that if you have a minor that is a U.S citizen, a visa holder can accompany the child is that true?

Yes.

How do I renew a minors U.S passport at this time?

Send an email to the embassy. Consular services to US Citizens still available.

Which POE is open for international flights in the U.S and what's the process?

NY, TX

The airline will disclose destination airport when you book

rinw:
There's conflicting information from this thread. Somebdy mentioned you can travel to the US on b1/b2 visa.

fkj950ax:


I saw the comments also.
Donald Trump signed an Executive Order stopping Non-US Citizens and Non-Immigrants into the US until Dec 31, 2020.
It has not been vacated by any court or the White House as stipulated in the EO.
If anyone who isn't a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) arrives in a Port of Entry, admission will be refused by CBP.
The airlines do not know of you are a USC or PR holder until you present yourself at the boarding gates, so I do hope the mom isn't stopped on the Delta Flight. We don't know the visa type she has also.

Repatriation or Evacuation flights are/were for Citizens/PR only. Non-Immigrants (B1/B2) aren't eligible.

fkj950ax:


I saw the comments also.
Donald Trump signed an Executive Order stopping Non-US Citizens and Non-Immigrants into the US until Dec 31, 2020.
It has not been vacated by any court or the White House as stipulated in the EO.
If anyone who isn't a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) arrives in a Port of Entry, admission will be refused by CBP.
The airlines do not know of you are a USC or PR holder until you present yourself at the boarding gates, so I do hope the mom isn't stopped on the Delta Flight. We don't know the visa type she has also.

Repatriation or Evacuation flights are/were for Citizens/PR only. Non-Immigrants (B1/B2) aren't eligible.

Damian457:

And why wont Airline know if you’re GC, Citizen or Visa holder? No airline will give you boarding pass without getting authorization from the country they are flying you to.

Damian457:

I’m sorry but this is not true.
Alot of Indians are traveling with B1/B2 every day.
Do your research well.

fkj950ax:


Help all of us with this info, because I honestly don't know about Indians. If you have the info, share it. It will save me and others a lot of time conducting fresh research.

Damian457:


Yes I have made the research.
If you have a valid visa (Regardless the class), buy your ticket and fly to the USA. CBP are currently not doing Passport stamping rn because of their no contact policy.
You will get your I-94 information online

fkj950ax:


You don't say!!!

Damian457:
yeah!!! 100% verified from someone that traveled yesterday

seyewest:


PURE LIES AND MISINFORMATION.... THE ONLY PEOPLE PASSING THROUGH USA AIRPORT ARE U.S CITIZENS, LPR AND GREEN CARD HOLDERS....CBP OFFICIALS STILL ATTENDS TO PASSENGERS AT THE AIRPORT.
MORE INFO ON THE WAY.

N.B:
June 22, 2020 Proclamation 10052 Suspends Entry of Certain H, J, and L Nonimmigrants

On June 22, 2020, the President issued Proclamation 10052 titled Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak. Effective June 24, 2020, the proclamation suspends "entry into the United States of any alien seeking entry pursuant to any of the following nonimmigrant visas" until December 31, 2020, subject to section 3 of the proclamation:

"an H-1B or H-2B visa, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien;"
"a J visa, to the extent the alien is participating in an intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien;"
"an L visa, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien"

Section 3(a) states, however, that the suspension will only be applied to individuals who:

"(i) is outside the United States on the effective date of this proclamation;

(ii) does not have a nonimmigrant visa, of any of the classifications specified in section 2 of this proclamation and pursuant to which the alien is seeking entry, that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and

(iii) does not have an official travel document other than a visa (such as a transportation letter, an appropriate boarding foil, or an advance parole document) that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation or issued on any date thereafter that permits him or her to travel to the United States and seek entry or admission."

The June 29, 2020 amendment clarified that the exception at Section 3(a)(ii) of Proclamation 10052 applies only to individuals with a valid H, J, or L visa who seek admission to the United States in one of those categories. For example, an individual outside the United States wishing to enter the United States in H-1B status who had valid B-2 visa but not a valid H-1B visa would be subject to the proclamation and would not be eligible for an H-1B visa. The proclamation also extends until the end of the year the April 22, 2020 proclamation suspending entry of certain immigrants.
Via
https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/covid-19-restrictions-us-visas-and-entry#coronaproclamations

seyewest:


PURE LIES AND MISINFORMATION.... THE ONLY PEOPLE PASSING THROUGH USA AIRPORT ARE U.S CITIZENS, LPR AND GREEN CARD HOLDERS....CBP OFFICIALS STILL ATTENDS TO PASSENGERS AT THE AIRPORT.
MORE INFO ON THE WAY.

N.B:
June 22, 2020 Proclamation 10052 Suspends Entry of Certain H, J, and L Nonimmigrants

On June 22, 2020, the President issued Proclamation 10052 titled Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak. Effective June 24, 2020, the proclamation suspends "entry into the United States of any alien seeking entry pursuant to any of the following nonimmigrant visas" until December 31, 2020, subject to section 3 of the proclamation:

"an H-1B or H-2B visa, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien;"
"a J visa, to the extent the alien is participating in an intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien;"
"an L visa, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien"

Section 3(a) states, however, that the suspension will only be applied to individuals who:

"(i) is outside the United States on the effective date of this proclamation;

(ii) does not have a nonimmigrant visa, of any of the classifications specified in section 2 of this proclamation and pursuant to which the alien is seeking entry, that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and

(iii) does not have an official travel document other than a visa (such as a transportation letter, an appropriate boarding foil, or an advance parole document) that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation or issued on any date thereafter that permits him or her to travel to the United States and seek entry or admission."

The June 29, 2020 amendment clarified that the exception at Section 3(a)(ii) of Proclamation 10052 applies only to individuals with a valid H, J, or L visa who seek admission to the United States in one of those categories. For example, an individual outside the United States wishing to enter the United States in H-1B status who had valid B-2 visa but not a valid H-1B visa would be subject to the proclamation and would not be eligible for an H-1B visa. The proclamation also extends until the end of the year the April 22, 2020 proclamation suspending entry of certain immigrants.
Via
https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/covid-19-restrictions-us-visas-and-entry#coronaproclamations

seyewest:


PURE LIES AND MISINFORMATION.... THE ONLY PEOPLE PASSING THROUGH USA AIRPORT ARE U.S CITIZENS, LPR AND GREEN CARD HOLDERS....CBP OFFICIALS STILL ATTENDS TO PASSENGERS AT THE AIRPORT.
MORE INFO ON THE WAY.

N.B:
June 22, 2020 Proclamation 10052 Suspends Entry of Certain H, J, and L Nonimmigrants

On June 22, 2020, the President issued Proclamation 10052 titled Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak. Effective June 24, 2020, the proclamation suspends "entry into the United States of any alien seeking entry pursuant to any of the following nonimmigrant visas" until December 31, 2020, subject to section 3 of the proclamation:

"an H-1B or H-2B visa, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien;"
"a J visa, to the extent the alien is participating in an intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien;"
"an L visa, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien"

Section 3(a) states, however, that the suspension will only be applied to individuals who:

"(i) is outside the United States on the effective date of this proclamation;

(ii) does not have a nonimmigrant visa, of any of the classifications specified in section 2 of this proclamation and pursuant to which the alien is seeking entry, that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and

(iii) does not have an official travel document other than a visa (such as a transportation letter, an appropriate boarding foil, or an advance parole document) that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation or issued on any date thereafter that permits him or her to travel to the United States and seek entry or admission."

The June 29, 2020 amendment clarified that the exception at Section 3(a)(ii) of Proclamation 10052 applies only to individuals with a valid H, J, or L visa who seek admission to the United States in one of those categories. For example, an individual outside the United States wishing to enter the United States in H-1B status who had valid B-2 visa but not a valid H-1B visa would be subject to the proclamation and would not be eligible for an H-1B visa. The proclamation also extends until the end of the year the April 22, 2020 proclamation suspending entry of certain immigrants.
Via
https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/covid-19-restrictions-us-visas-and-entry#coronaproclamations

Damian457:


Please let’s be guided on this thread and post ONLY verified information please.
From the excerpt you posted B1/B2 are exempted

maximilano:
Please who knows the method of payment for US Visa reciprocity fee for B1/B2 or F1 at the US Embassy or Consulate.
Can approved applicants pay in cash or are there other methods accepted? Thanks

twojul:


I’m not sure where you’re applying from but I paid with my card at the embassy.

Teshoma1111:
Are there people who have travelled to the US since airports opened? My B1B2 visa expires soon and I want to make a trip before it does. Any issues at the POE?
I know UK borders were opened all through, you just have to quarantine.
What is the case in the US?

maximilano:

I’m applying from Nigeria

naxee9294:
pls guys i need help, if i go to the u.s with the intention of staying for 2 weeks with b1/b2 and they stamp me in for 6 month,my question is can i extend my stay to 3 month or above for that first entry?

slashthroat:


Of course! You can round it up to 6months to make it a total of 1year.

Don't you have shame? You wan go sit down put for another man country that long, Don't you have a job or family to return to?

morgang:
Hi guys, I just got an F1 visa to study in the US. Not sure how the POE questions would be like? Any tips?

naxee9294:
thank you very much bro! i want to change my status to f1 visa while in the u.s because i don' wanna apply it here in nigeria and i have a friend over there that can take over all the paper work.

Damian457:
Don’t allow some of these jealousy stricken nairalanders mess up with your plans. You can sure convert to F1 but after 3 months of arrival. All the best