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Aus-Usa said:
Hi All,

Anyone here travelled recently to US and can confirm just an Antigen Covid test is required and not PCB? So many mixed messages out there!
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We travelled in October, all the details of required tests are on the CDC website. More details can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/201...national-air-travelers.html#anchor_1635127081

It provides details on who requires tests, how long before and what type of tests are required, what has to be included on the test (full name, passport number etc). We had to get a RT-PCR test. I don’t know if it’s changed now, but the CDC is the true source of information so check that.


When we booked our test (Capital Pathology) there was an option to select “International travel” and then you select the country, date and time. Once we did that it knew the requirements the CDC had and shows you when to book, what you need etc.

They gave the results within about 2 hours, and then we were able to upload them on the airline app.
 
Aus-Usa said:
Hi All,

Anyone here travelled recently to US and can confirm just an Antigen Covid test is required and not PCB? So many mixed messages out there!
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I'm not sure if an antigen test is required specifically, to the exclusion of a PCR test. Most people consider a PCR test to be superior so I think that's accepted too. I traveled on the 31st of October and I used an antigen test. They are faster and less intrusive so I didn't bother to look into getting a PCR. I was asked for it by the airline staff when getting my boarding passes. I just had a printout with my name, date of birth etc.

That said, the rules changed on Nov 8th I believe, so I'm not sure how much use that is!
 
Pep2021AS7k said:
We traveled to Guam from Japan on October 13 and our green card was mailed out on November 16. We got our pictures taken at the airport but no fingerprints. I think you'll be fine - just give another month or so =)
Hope this helps!
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That's great you've got your GC in that short period! and hopefully your SSN as well(。ゝ(ェ)・)-☆
 
Sm1smom said:
1. The address you provided at the POE, if it gets mailed before your December appointment.
2. The person you spoke with had no idea what they were saying. There is no risk of getting issued with 2 SSN, it never happens. Your immigration status will get verified before a SSN gets issued, if one has previously been issued, their system will show that.
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Agree, thanks Mom
 
yummmmyy said:
That's great you've got your GC in that short period! and hopefully your SSN as well(。ゝ(ェ)・)-☆
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Thank you! We received our SSN cards pretty quickly, like within two weeks after the initial entry.
By the way, I think we might have spoken over Twitter? (I'm the same person as dv2021_jp, my apologies if i'm mistaken)
 
Pep2021AS7k said:
Thank you! We received our SSN cards pretty quickly, like within two weeks after the initial entry.
By the way, I think we might have spoken over Twitter? (I'm the same person as dv2021_jp, my apologies if i'm mistaken)
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You must be lucky as only half of our entries reportedly received SSN.
Yes that was me on twitter your support was very helpful thanks!
 
Hi @Sm1smom

I just got my physical green card (it was sent to my friend's address), but I'm currently back in my home country.

When I fly back to US, will the temporary I-551 + stamp on my passport still be valid? Or do I need to ask my friend to send the physical green card to me?

Thanks
 
ruby.bubble said:
Hi @Sm1smom

I just got my physical green card (it was sent to my friend's address), but I'm currently back in my home country.

When I fly back to US, will the temporary I-551 + stamp on my passport still be valid? Or do I need to ask my friend to send the physical green card to me?

Thanks
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The endorsed visa (temporary GC) on your passport is valid for one year from the day it was endorsed, it can be used in place of the plastic GC during that period.
 
sirScience said:
Anyone here who previously had a DHS restricted SSN received their new SSN?
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Yup! My old social had restriction. The new social was issued with the same number as the original, but without the DHS restriction. The card arrived a little less than 2 weeks after the initial entry to the US. Hope this helps!
 
I have a question about my identity (which would affect my eligibility of entry to the US under the new travel restrictions). The current travel advisory order still allows all people regardless of identity (citizen or non-citizen, resident or non-resident, visitor, tourist, with valid visas etc) to enter. Only restriction is about originating countries, eg. certain countries in the southern region of Africa. It said it does not apply to LPR but immigrants are affected.
Link here. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing...isk-of-transmitting-coronavirus-disease-2019/

I got my DV approved in August 2021 (with visa sticker on my passport). I am fully vaccinated and and I am from HK. I plan to enter the US later this month. Am I a LPR yet? or am I an immigrant? I am asking in case my region would be added to the listed countries as there are also reported Omicron cases in HK. If and when that happens, will I be allowed to enter, as a LPR, or denied, as an immigrant?
 
Uncle33 said:
I have a question about my identity (which would affect my eligibility of entry to the US under the new travel restrictions). The current travel advisory order still allows all people regardless of identity (citizen or non-citizen, resident or non-resident, visitor, tourist, with valid visas etc) to enter. Only restriction is about originating countries, eg. certain countries in the southern region of Africa. It said it does not apply to LPR but immigrants are affected.
Link here. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing...isk-of-transmitting-coronavirus-disease-2019/

I got my DV approved in August 2021 (with visa sticker on my passport). I am fully vaccinated and and I am from HK. I plan to enter the US later this month. Am I a LPR yet? or am I an immigrant? I am asking in case my region would be added to the listed countries as there are also reported Omicron cases in HK. If and when that happens, will I be allowed to enter, as a LPR, or denied, as an immigrant?
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You’re currently an immigrant. You become a LPR after you’ve been admitted into the US with your own immigrant visa. If your region were to be added, you will be denied entry as an immigrant.
 
Sm1smom said:
You’re currently an immigrant. You become a LPR after you’ve been admitted into the US with your own immigrant visa. If your region were to be added, you will be denied entry as an immigrant.
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Hi @Sm1smom
Same question, I'm from France and get my immigrant Visa after the interview that I plan to "activate" in january 2022 by entering in US. How would be considered ? What's my statut ?
If France is added, would I be denied ?
Thanks very much for your clarification.
 
quoting Mom: "You’re currently an immigrant. You become a LPR after you’ve been admitted into the US with your own immigrant visa."
 
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