Help Required: Traveling from Hyderabad to U.S (F-1 VISA, NIE, COVID Test, etc)

USA F1, F2 Visas - CPT - OPT
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I have the following questions (Traveling for the first time)

  • Does F-1 Visa automatically considered as NIE (annotation) or does I have to get it separately?
  • I’m traveling to Oklahoma, the US from Hyderabad, India (HYD → DELHI → CHICAGO → Oklahoma) and I believe this route has any restrictions as of today.
  • Where can I get the COVID test done in Hyderabad? How likely I’ll get my Covid test results 1 day before my travel

Any other suggestions on “things to be done before leaving” are much appreciated!

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NIE requirement was withdrawn so it no more applies.

Best is to do at airport before your flight.

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Thanks @Kalpesh_Dalwadi
So which test do I have to book? Rapid or RTPCR?

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Just google, its easy to find such travel related information. You can also call the airlines you are flying or airport helpline you are travelling from.

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Thanks again! I’ll reach them out