Can I Travel to Puerto Rico with valid I 797 ? I dont have VISA stamp on passport. But, I have valid I797

[Pinaki Pal]

Hi,

i have a question on my planned PuertoRico visit.

i have valid I797 . But, my visa is not stamped. Can i travel to purte rico and come back to us main land?

 

i have seen many posts mentioning Purte rico is USA teritory and one dont need Visa stamping or visa document to visit as the travel is similar to visiting another USA state. But, wanted to confirm based on recent rules applied by recent govt.

 

redards,

Pinaki

[JoeF]

Puerto Rico is part of the US. Travel to and from Puerto Rico is the same as travel to any other US city.

[pontevecchio]

PUERTO RICO is an  unincorporated U.S. territory. By definition you do not need a visa. You must carry proof of legal status in the form of the I94 along with passport.

[Provence]

I occasionally read online about random CBP checks in San Juan for flights to the US mainland. Doesn't happen much in American Samoa or USVI, but PR seems to be a different beast. 

What the heck are recent rules applied by recent govt?  Rules have not changed, they're rightfully being enforced, as they should be.