“What the Biden administration has done to the diversity visa program in deprioritizing, it contravenes those campaign promises, and we’re worse off because of it,” said @rafaesq.
(Great piece by @nicolenarea)
https://t.co/wRu08l2C1C #DV2021
CBP sent a guidance to IATA indicating it’s ok for (some) expired Diversity Visa holders to enter the US. Never underestimate the power of a federal judge. #litigationworks
@DvObserver@qatarairways They still don’t know about NIE.
We have problem in Iran.
Today I went to qatar airways office in Tehran to get clearance (ok to board)
And they told me they haven’t any update and we have to stay in 3th country for at least 14 day before entering U.S.
@DVWinners@DrTalPetDoc@curtisatlaw@CBP@IATA I know that - but we are talking about something that won't be needed for weeks/months in some cases, because if someone is able to travel now they should do so. So there is time. Let's not invent problems to get people worked up over nothing.
#DV2020VISAHOLDERS with expired visas issued in September and being denied booking/boarding/entry or those with valid visas facing difficulties. @CBP thankfully designated the below numbers for airline companies. Any issues, please request the airline to contact below numbers
Good find Shin! I expect the airlines to all get the message over the coming days, but having this printed out would be wise for anyone entering over the next couple of weeks.
@Shin - please post the link to where you found this.
@qatarairways Why are you not allowing Iranian #dv2020visaholders not to board when @SecBlinken gave them blanket NIE exception to regional ban? See: https://t.co/QUhN5UeZAp
@DvObserver I've asked one person to go to the airport and try to reason with the dispatch supervisor who can call the CBP. Maybe an issue with whoever runs ground handling in Teheran for Qatar airways.
@IATA It has been brought to my attn your update just now still doesn't include blanket exemption that @SecBlinken gave to #dv2020visaholders subject to regional bans. See:
"Secretary of State has granted a national interest exception..." https://t.co/QUhN5UeZAp