Extended until March 31
I suggest there are three options for DV2020 cases with visas (with the last two being the safest approach).
- Attempt an entry now as some people have already done that. Just be aware the lawyers will NOT agree with this idea, Rafel Urena has posted information about 237(a)(1)(A) which says that someone entering the USA while inadmissible could be deportable. I don’t believe that would happen – but that is the risk they are warning about.
- Wait to see if Biden removes the ban (I think that is very likely)
- Wait for legal remedies such as lawsuits (the usual legal firms are already suggesting such actions).
But just to add – PLEASE give some time before taking action – there will be news about lawsuits and also comments from Joe Biden within a few days. There is no need to rush into an action that you are not already committed to (such as travel already booked). Being the first on the bus does NOT help you. Just relax and wait to evaluate your options.
Watch the video below for more thoughts.
January 3, 2021 at 18:43
Hello dear, do you recommend that the dv2021 enter into any new demand?
January 3, 2021 at 21:56
https://youtu.be/qnrq19Nd-ok
January 3, 2021 at 10:30
Hi Brit,
You have mentioned in multiple occasions that you do not recommend submitting the DS-260, especially if our number is not current. We still haven’t submitted our DS-260 (CN DV2021 SA24xx), but we would like to join the Curtis Morrison lawsuit. One of the requirements to join the lawsuit is to submit the DS-260. Would your recommendation for holding off on submitting the DS-260 change now?
January 3, 2021 at 16:01
You are not correct about what I say. I did not say you had to be current to submit the DS260, I said it was unwise to submit if your case number is so high that you never get current. Similarly you cannot be helped by any lawsuit if you do not become current.
Your number is somewhat risky, and time is getting short (which makes it more risky). But you need to decide for yourself.
January 3, 2021 at 16:01
You are not correct about what I say. I did not say you had to be current to submit the DS260, I said it was unwise to submit if your case number is so high that you never get current. Similarly you cannot be helped by any lawsuit if you do not become current.
Your number is somewhat risky, and time is getting short (which makes it more risky). But you need to decide for yourself.
January 4, 2021 at 13:33
Hi Brit,
I guess what I was hoping for is for a video that explains all the lawsuits, and you came through! Thanks a lot for the video.
As a follow up question, when do you think it’s wise to submit the DS-260? You mentioned in a different video that you’d let us know when that time comes. Are we talking about a few weeks, months?
Thanks
January 3, 2021 at 05:01
Good evening dear. If my uncle is a US citizen and could my dv2021 number apply for an emergency application?
January 3, 2021 at 05:28
If you are current you can ask the embassy about it.
January 2, 2021 at 19:22
Hi Brit,
We’re DV2020 winners and already here in MD, USA.
Me and my wife both receive SSN mid August. I have been working since october but my wife has not started working.
My query is;
1. We have not filed or enrolled for any stimulus check at that time and there is recently news for second stimulus check. Are we eligible for stimulus check ?
2. If eligible, do it impacts while applying for citizenship later?
January 2, 2021 at 19:29
1. I don’t know. I think there is a lower income bar, so you may be earning too much to qualify for the check.
2. No
January 2, 2021 at 08:36
Hi there Brit,
Thank you as always for your help.
I wanted to clarify, if I entered the US on March 14th 2020 and had my I-551 passport stamped (activated), which means I am now currently a US permanent resident does this ban apply to me? For context, I entered the US on March 14th for 2 days, and travelled back home to AUS to give me more time to pack up my life. I plan to enter the US again, permanently, before March 14th 2021, within the 1 year time frame for re-entry. Will this ban restrict me? I don’t have this annotation on my passport as this was before the June ban back in 2020. Thank you for your guidance.
January 2, 2021 at 16:38
No the ban does not apply to existing LPRs
January 2, 2021 at 08:30
Hi Brit
Is there any new rules for medical insurance for new immigrants ?! Are we required to present valid medical insurance in our interviews?!
Thank you in advance.
January 2, 2021 at 16:38
Yes it looks like that is coming back – but for now no one is interviewing, so wait to hear about that after Biden gets in.
January 2, 2021 at 02:27
Hi Simon,
I am one of whose tried to travel and I was not approved to be onboarded on the flight itself. I know other colleges who also rejected to fly by other 3 different airlines.
What I got understood from the airline at the airport that there is a system related to homeland security that all airlines in all airports (except the airports that have CBP office like Dublin or Abu Dhabi) must send the list of passengers of each flight departing to USA and they are getting either approval or rejection for each passenger. The airlines is not allowed to onboard any rejected passenger. That happens even if the person reserved the ticket few hours before the flight.
I know only single case (subject to pp 10014) who succeeded to enter USA today coming from Dublin which have CBP office as I explained so they processed his case and stamp his passport at Dublin before departure.
So I don’t recommend anyone to try to enter unless he/she will travel unless he/she will travel from an airport that has CBP office.
BTW, they provided me a form that explains that check and it contains a URL that any rejected passenger can submit a complain and get some clearance code after submitting required documents but this for other cases as I knew the rejection happens also for some green card holders or even American citizens. I can share the form with you if you want, it is general one and doesn’t have any personal information.
Regards,
Ahmed
January 2, 2021 at 10:23
Im sorry. Same to me and my family. We are turned back at Istanbul airport, they had a list with our names, CBP doesn’t allow our entry. We were around 10 DV visa holders.
Let’s hope will use our visas before March….
I’m ?, you can’t imagine the face of my sons.
January 2, 2021 at 16:42
Awful. I’m sorry for you, but this will get fixed. Biden plans to remove the Muslim ban on day 1. He will have to remove this ban too.
January 2, 2021 at 19:21
Thank you for your support and your kind words Simon!
Your information is always appreciated.
I’m also concerned because I read some comments from another DV visa holder,
(that was turned back also in Istanbul)
that this may impact our visas. In fact the proclamation was not published in the WH website that’s why we decided to travel.
Do you think this will impact our visas?
Thank you ?
January 2, 2021 at 19:27
No
January 2, 2021 at 15:11
Hi hamed,
I’ll like to have that formularie, just to know.
THANKS
January 2, 2021 at 20:27
Hi K Martial, plz share with me your email address here you can put spaces or “@” to not be blocked
January 7, 2021 at 12:01
[email protected]
January 2, 2021 at 15:40
Thanks for that – it is in line with procedures I am aware of.
January 1, 2021 at 20:19
Please this is what was written on the visas of my wife and daughter .
Wife own: Valid only if Acc/FTJ father/mother/ spouse.
ENTRY NOT SUBJECT TO PP 10014.
Daughter own was : NIE P.P on Risk to labor market. So please clarify it to me.
January 2, 2021 at 15:33
Valid only if Acc/FTJ father/mother/ spouse.
means the derivative must travel with or after the principal selectee, not before. That is normal for DV cases.
“ENTRY NOT SUBJECT TO PP 10014.” seems to suggest you were not subject to the ban. Were your visas renewals from before April 23?
January 2, 2021 at 18:18
It was issued in March 3rd and expired in August 4th
January 2, 2021 at 18:20
So it was reissued back in September 28th 2020
January 1, 2021 at 19:16
Please does the proclamation affects visa’s that was reissued back in September.
January 2, 2021 at 15:25
Yes
January 1, 2021 at 17:46
Thank Brit.
I´ll contact the embassy.
Best regards.
January 1, 2021 at 17:17
Hi Brit.
First of all Happy new year for all of us.
I would like to talk about my experience.
My visa has been issued on April 23, hours before the PP 10014 become effective.
But i didn’t because the Pandemic.
The Consulate reissue my visa on 29 September and they write subject to pp 10014.
I tried to travel to US on November but the company said that the immigration service not allowed me to board because im subject to PP 10014
My question now is one: if my visa (the first one) has been issued on April 23, before the PP 10014 become effective, how can they denies my entry to the US?
Is this correct?
The Consulate can who are subject or not to the PP or must analyze the case and see when the visa has been issued?
Thanks in advance.
January 1, 2021 at 17:28
No it is not correct. You should have clarified that with the embassy earlier. Speak to them now and get it cleared up.
January 1, 2021 at 16:36
I had a plan to fly to Guam from Tokyo/Narita on January 1st. But United Airline, they said the immigration office called them that I was not allowed to enter for the extension of the pp10014 ban. And only 30minits before boarding time, I couldn’t board.
January 1, 2021 at 16:51
Wow.
January 1, 2021 at 16:17
Hi Simon, first of all, happy New Year!
DV2020 winer here and I just wanted to share my experience in case anyone finds it helpful.
I tried to enter the US on Dec 31 and was allowed, my packet was opened and processed, my passport was stamped and I was welcomed into the country. But as I was leaving the terminal, the officer who processed my case came looking for me and said they needed me to go back into the office. They realized they made a mistake and had to revoke my entry.
I could see they were confused and just sorry for me as they handed me back my docs. They suggested that I try to enter again today assuming the PP wouldn’t be extended. Since I was able to do that, I gave it a go and tried to enter again at exactly 00:00 on Jan 1st. Unfortunately, the immigration officers had already received word of the extension and could not let me in. I’m back in my country of residence (which borders the US) with my passport and packet.
Note: I have the subject to PP annotation on my passport.
Wishing the best to all of you.
January 1, 2021 at 16:53
Amazing. Sorry for your extra stress. One day, you will be able to laugh about this.
January 1, 2021 at 17:36
That’s the hope. At least we will have something to tell our grandkids one day 🙂 Thank you once again for your continuous help and support to the DV2020 folks.
January 1, 2021 at 21:44
Oh crap that’s heartbreaking !
January 1, 2021 at 15:09
Hi there. Does this extended ban mean that not all 55k visas will be issued for dv2021?
January 1, 2021 at 15:40
The delay in starting processing is a threat because it is removing processing time. However, the lawyers will be pushing to have the government focus their efforts on DV2021 when the time comes.
January 1, 2021 at 14:51
Many people have been turned away from boarding airlines because of a “list” sent from the US. They said that our visas have been cancelled, so I suggest people contact the Embassy to just reconfirm before making plans about leaving the country. Especially people transiting in Istanbul. Looks like we’ll just need to hang in there for the next few days in the hopes that Biden will do something about our situation. It’s a new year yet this nightmare still hasn’t ended.
January 1, 2021 at 15:22
The visas have been cancelled????
January 1, 2021 at 15:44
NO!
January 1, 2021 at 15:54
Hey Josephine! What do you mean the visas have been cancelled for those who were turned away, pls?
January 1, 2021 at 16:01
That is not accurate.
January 1, 2021 at 14:13
Jose, lastly, was your visa issued on or before April ? What was the exact day if issue ?
January 1, 2021 at 14:21
@Andarke: our visas where issued on September 22nd
January 1, 2021 at 13:57
Thank you Simon for answering everyone’s queries. I came to my home country around March 2019 to visit my parents. I am on H1-B with I797 approved and since I’m a new H1-B (F1 to H1-B change) I had to get a stamp in the consulate and also I was affected by this ban. Now that the ban has extended, I suppose the consulates are not gonna stamp H1-B visas either. Any idea when they might reopen globally? Is there a possibility for Biden administration to urge the TravelState Dept to reopen regular visa processing?
January 1, 2021 at 15:36
I can’t be specific about H1B, but I think Biden will get things moving, yes.
January 1, 2021 at 13:42
Please all those who have had a success in entering USA amidst the ban, do you have visa subject to PP 10014
January 1, 2021 at 12:51
Hi all
Thank you to Brit for all the invaluable information, we entered USA on the 25th of December from South Africa.
I just couldn’t wait longer and with the cases increasing in SA I, my wife and our two daughters took a huge risk.
We arrived on the 25th at around 8:30(AM) and out of our fears we were welcomed without any problem.
We entered via Washington DC and we really thankful to God that we are in.
So sometimes one have to take a risk.
Once again all the best to everyone.
January 1, 2021 at 13:30
Jose, was the subject to pp10014 written on your visa ?
January 1, 2021 at 14:02
@Andarke No
January 1, 2021 at 14:43
Then obviously you can enter Jose! Doesn’t help those who ARE subject to PP.
January 1, 2021 at 15:39
He WAS subject to the PP – with or without the annotation. Please pay attention, and if you don’t understand, don’t make bold comments.
January 9, 2021 at 14:43
@Jose how come its not annotated ? Can you email me at: hadiali20207 at gmail.com. Just to track green card delivery status together as I am in the same condition
January 1, 2021 at 13:57
hi jose please in your visas do you have the annotation subjec to the pp10014?
January 1, 2021 at 21:30
@Yao: No
January 1, 2021 at 14:20
Hi Jose, can you tell me what airline you flew? Did you have any transit somewhere first?
January 1, 2021 at 14:23
@Graeme, we used Emirates and we had a layoff of 20 hours in Dubai.
January 1, 2021 at 15:53
Thanks Jose, I appreciate your feedback 🙂
January 1, 2021 at 15:35
Glad you made it in!
January 1, 2021 at 21:31
Thank you to you Brit for all your advices??????
January 1, 2021 at 12:50
Hi Brit, do you think Biden will lift the ban even if it’s due to expire 2 months after his inauguration? Just waiting for it to expire would save him the headache…
January 1, 2021 at 15:34
It’s no headache – it’s the stroke of a pen. I think he will remove it.
January 1, 2021 at 15:56
Technically, yeah, but politically it might be more complex like they say in the articles, that it won’t look good in the Americans’ eyes who struggle to get jobs…
January 1, 2021 at 16:02
Immigration boosts the economy, boosts the jobs market.
January 2, 2021 at 14:06
Do you expect Biden to react on Twiter about the ban?
January 2, 2021 at 16:47
Possibly.
January 1, 2021 at 12:49
Hello Brit, Happy New Year. I want to ask, will extension of presidential proclamation affect dv2020 winners that will profit from the 9095 visas reserved from judge Mehta?
January 1, 2021 at 12:50
In case if Biden doesn’t remove the ban?
January 1, 2021 at 15:34
No
January 1, 2021 at 12:23
I just wanted to share my experience with folks here. I tried to fly to Honolulu from Tokyo on January 1st, but Hawaiian Airline didn’t let me be onboard due to the PP10014. They called CBP and the immigration office to confirm I was not allowed to enter. So I failed before flying. For those who try to enter the US, good luck and fingers crossed!
January 1, 2021 at 12:25
Same as me
January 1, 2021 at 12:39
I understand how you feel. I am going back to my hometown tomorrow. Hope you can get out of there in somehow.
January 1, 2021 at 12:12
The US officials at te departure airport won’t let DV2020 winners board the flight because of the proclamation. It happened in Toronto.
January 1, 2021 at 11:45
Hi Brit
I stuck at Inchon airport they not allow me to boarding because pp10014. They said have to contact us embassy. I think have to waiting for official New PP? My flight on 1 st January 2021 Bangkok Inchon SFO
January 1, 2021 at 12:03
I just got information Trum extend the ban when I arrive Inchon
January 1, 2021 at 15:32
I think you will have to change your flight.
January 1, 2021 at 09:35
Anyone bothered to enter on December 31st ?
January 1, 2021 at 10:57
everyone who tried to fly on 31.12 in Istanbul was returned home?
January 1, 2021 at 09:18
ohhhhh, nooooo(((((( our visas expires 10 of March :(((((((((((
January 1, 2021 at 08:40
Hi Simon .I’m a 2021 Dv winner ,cn AF27xxx.I submitted my ds260 since July,but I have not received email requesting for supporting doc yet. Let’s assume in instance where interviews for DV21 start in March ,do you think there will be enough time for my case to get an interview date ?
January 1, 2021 at 11:11
Did you watched Brit’s video? The travel ban was extended until March 31. So unless lawsuits or Biden, actually assume that interviews for dv2021 start on June 2021 and not March.
January 1, 2021 at 15:20
I don’t have predictions for DV2021 interview dates.
January 1, 2021 at 08:18
Hi Brit
Hope all fine with you!
I saw Curtis planing to file a law suit against ban extension, I am not sure how can I benefit from this law suit if I joined, I am already current now and by the time the suit will be filled and the judge to take descion it’s going to be end of March or April where I believe Biden will not extend the ban, so do you think it’s wise to join this law suit.
This how I see thing from my side, can you please give us your thoughts and how you see things from your side.
Thank you in advance.
January 1, 2021 at 15:18
I think it is very likely that Biden will remove the ban, and the ban is already being challenged in the Anunciata case.
January 1, 2021 at 08:05
Hi dear Brit,
I am confused,I have booked tickets for January4 . And I need to make decision which option to take.
For this we need some travelers experience , please share with us by some way if there are .
And some questions
1. Where the border-check will be occur in the US or int the transit country ?
2. And can you say the chances, and on what it depends ?
January 1, 2021 at 15:17
1. The USA normally.
2. It’s luck.
However, the safest idea is to change your ticket.
January 1, 2021 at 16:07
Thank you. And what is your advise ,which day to change the tickets booking?
p.s. Trump is doing bad things, we are losing our works, we suspended our job current contracts for traveling to US, and now we don’t know what to do. It is so disgusting.
January 1, 2021 at 16:54
I would guess early February, but its a guess.
January 1, 2021 at 07:41
Happy New year sir
I don’t understand well , does it mean that 2020 winner that didn’t receive the Interview shouldn’t hope for any travelling right.
My case number dv2020Af xxx68xx .Base from Cameroon
January 1, 2021 at 11:05
Hi man what u mean is u were not schedule for interview?? I am from Cameroon too
January 1, 2021 at 15:16
That is a separate issue. This news mostly affects DV2020 people who already have their visas.
January 1, 2021 at 07:21
Hi brit,
I am waiting for your advice regarding joining which lawsuit. I am current since October bulletin.
January 1, 2021 at 07:32
Good morning Mr Britsimon, please kindly notify as of any new promising lawsuits as soon as they become available for sign up.
Thanks and God bless u as always.
January 1, 2021 at 06:57
Hi BritSimon!
Is there going to be a post about possible legal actions for dv21 winners?
I remember what you said about Nicolette Glazers lawsuit, but now Curtis Morrison is planning something too, and to be honest, I am very ready to start throwing money at this problem, because dv20 named plaintiffs at least could get some visas in their passports…
Thanks! Happy new year!
January 1, 2021 at 07:03
There is a lawsuit already running that looks to protect ALL DV2021 winners. However, as you mention, other lawyers are also putting lawsuits together – details will emerge in the next couple of days.
January 1, 2021 at 07:17
I have no doubts in Charles Kuck and the anonciato lawsuit, but most dv20 winners who got their visas during the proclamation got them because they were named plaintiffs. The embassy I plan on getting the interview at – Moscow – only scheduled named plaintiffs in September. Maybe it was different for other countries, but unfortunately I only heard of named plaintiffs getting visas. That’s why I am anxious about other lawsuits where my family can get to be among named plaintiffs.
January 1, 2021 at 07:22
Well actually FAR more non named plaintiffs got visas than named plaintiffs (thousands more), but yes, it did vary by embassy.
January 2, 2021 at 19:04
Hey Brit,
Is there another lawsuit from CM coming other than the one that has a on-boarding deadline on Monday?
January 2, 2021 at 19:25
I don’t know about that deadline. You could ask Curtis
January 1, 2021 at 06:55
Hi Brit,
I have already booked flight and as suggested; I plan to travel tonight.
1. Since, the official website has not been updated and considering public holidays upto 3 days; do you anticipate that the website to be updated within few hours?
2. Will the border and security personnel will put any negative remarks on my passport or visa which would impact in future?
Thank you
January 1, 2021 at 07:02
1. I think it will be updated tomorrow.
2. Have you read the article above and understand the risk?
January 1, 2021 at 10:59
Good morning Sir,
I’ll like to be inform of your travel. I just want to know if you’ve succeeded to enter USA because I’m planning to travel this month too.
THANKS for helping me by sharing your experience with us.
January 1, 2021 at 14:00
Dear Sandy, good luck to you. I am also preparing to travel. HOw can I touch base with you? Please share your experience. Good luck
January 1, 2021 at 14:26
Let’s pray that Biden takes this proclamation off before March because most of the reissued visa’s will be expiring in March and also the immigration lawyers should also help us we have really spend a lot of money on the visas for it to expire again. May this new year be our’s.
January 2, 2021 at 16:32
Lesley,
I was about to fly with Qatar airways, but they had the information not to allow any DV visa holder to board aircraft. Finally I end up with cancellation of my ticket as they didn’t allow to modify the date.
Bad experience. Let me know yours if you have any
January 1, 2021 at 06:20
Happy New Year Simon!
Seeing thats it’s widely reported but not on the Whitehouse website is somewhat giving me small hope that it may not be truly true albeit I may be hugely wrong lol
I wanted to ask if there are chances to extend the September issued visa? For previous years has there been visas extended for not been able to travel within the required period?
January 1, 2021 at 06:24
I hope you are correct, but I suspect not.
The law says extensions are only possible within the fiscal year. So the lawyers have asked for an exception for that, BUT that has not been granted. So – I think people should work on the basis that visas will not be extended.
January 1, 2021 at 15:56
I’m not sure that’s the case. Judge Mehta said, if I remember correctly, that nowhere in the law is it written that it cannot be reissued after FY, but that it is written only in the DOS rulebook (F. A. M code) and that they do not have to apply that rule. More precisely, they are not obliged to apply it.
January 1, 2021 at 16:00
I think it is a bit more complex than you assume. The FAM guide interprets the law and tells staff how to implement it. Visas are allocated to a fiscal year, and the DV law clearly refers to a fiscal year. However, the lawyers will use whatever they need to fight, so I will leave it there.
January 1, 2021 at 05:32
Hi brit,
I am just going to go with option 1 and try my luck. It’s been a rough journey altogether anyway.
Do you think I should pay USCIS fees prior to entry or I wait for entry thn I pay. Just to avoid wasting money.
Thanks
January 1, 2021 at 06:25
Have you already got travel booked? If you have not, already done so I think you would be better waiting for a few days at least. But – you are free to make your own decision.
January 1, 2021 at 08:04
In fact I’m on my way to the US. Hoping we enter. Is there a difference between paying the USCIS fees before or after entry?
January 1, 2021 at 11:02
Hello karim,
Please help us by sharing your travel experience with us, am also planning to travel soon and I’ll enter the country by new York JFK airport.
We’re waiting for your come back Sir.
THANKS
January 1, 2021 at 13:56
Hi K Marshal and Karim, please please share your experiences. How can I stay in touch with you? Please share your fb/email accounts. I am also a DV 2020. I am also considering flying through JFK New York. Please get back to me.
January 1, 2021 at 15:16
No difference.
January 1, 2021 at 16:01
I was turned back in Istanbul along with 120 other passengers. Accordingly to the airlines they were sent an email by the US border control with names of passengers with dv visas to block them from boarding flights outbound to US. . I am on my way back home. Don’t risk it guys. It would be a waste of money and time
January 1, 2021 at 04:09
Hi, is it possible to share with us the source of this new?
January 1, 2021 at 05:37
It’s widely reported.
January 1, 2021 at 03:35
Dear Brit namaste,
1:As I already asked you about law suit of 2021 at last post. Do you think that its is the right time to fill up the law suit. There I have to pay around 700 dollar to fill up my form and my financial situation is also not that much good.
2:And also if anyone took part in law suit then does that guarantee to get 2nd letter from KCC though they have high case number???
January 1, 2021 at 06:31
1. My answer on that lawsuit has not changed.
2. No.
January 1, 2021 at 02:50
He also in force Presidential Proclamation 9945,health insurance coverage, how this affect dv 2021 cases?
January 1, 2021 at 06:36
Oh jeez – no one is being interviewed right now. Let me focus on the immediate problem please.
January 1, 2021 at 02:34
Hi Brit,
Please suggest for trying option 1; if we board a flight on 2nd January at 2:15 AM and reach USA on 2nd January 1:55 PM.
January 1, 2021 at 06:37
Please read the article above.
January 1, 2021 at 02:18
Hey Brit,
Are there any negative consequences trying the option 1 in case of being turned back at the point of entry?
January 1, 2021 at 06:38
That is discussed in the video
January 1, 2021 at 01:55
Please does it affect visas that was reissued back in September. I am the principal applicant and currently am in the US but my wife and daughter visas was expired and it was been reissued back to them and they have even booked a flight to join me on the 19th of January. Can they come.
January 1, 2021 at 06:39
They are affected by this ban. You may need to change their tickets. I hope things will be clarified in the next few days.
January 1, 2021 at 09:54
Hi
If the Visa was issued before April 2020. and re-issued they are Not affected by the proclamation.
January 1, 2021 at 15:22
Yes of course. But thousands of people are not in that position.
January 3, 2021 at 05:39
I am in this situation – My Visa was originally issued in FEB 2020, and reissued in September.
I am due to fly on the 4th of FEB 2021, but am now worried about the possibility of being turned back or blocked from boarding my flight by any persons unaware of the exemption to those issued before April.
Do you think border officers are generally aware of those in this circumstance?
Is there anything you would recommend other than carrying physical copies of the proclamation and stated exemption?
Regards
January 3, 2021 at 05:44
I’m sure if you were travelling today there would be confusion, so you should be prepared to prove your status.
However, by Feb 4 the ban might be removed anyway.
January 29, 2021 at 05:15
Following up on my post from Jan 3rd –
My situation has quickly changed, as my flights have been cancelled multiple times since my original reply.
It’s now looking very difficult, and increasingly expensive, to make it over before my FEB 20th expiration.
I was originally hoping to enter the US and then return to Australia at some point in order to avoid potentially irresponsible movement and activity in setting up my life in the US during a pandemic.
However, my last resort is to commit to one of the limited, high cost flight options, before I lose my IV and stay with a family friend in Hawaii long term until a permanent move to the mainland US is possible .
I’m currently weighing this option, while keeping an eye on the court proceedings you’ve been so diligent in updating – hoping for an avenue that allows for DV2020 winners to avoid losing their IV status.
Do you think any action that allowed for further reissuance would likely exclude those who had already had their immigrant visas reissued in September? I know the possibility of further reissuance is still an unknown, but is there anything that would point to those having already received reissued visas as being deemed to have been given sufficient allowances to immigrate?
Thanks as always,
Luke
January 29, 2021 at 07:11
Just factor a couple of things into the equation.
Although there are various avenues open for reissuances, at this time it is not guaranteed.
If you get a reissuance again, you will pay the fees again. So – flying before Feb 20 saves you a few hundred dollars in fees and medicals.
Hawaii has a good handle on the spread of Covid – only 400 deaths from the 430k+ in the USA. So – life there is relatively normal and safe.
In the long run, the expensive flight will be worth the peace of mind/reduced stress. Book it.
January 1, 2021 at 15:58
Sir so when can one change his or her flight ticket to because my wife and daughter flight ticket was on the 19th of January so which date do u think we should change it to.