How do parents of American students clear customs?

Many American students want to take their parents to travel to the United States, so how can they help their parents get through easily? Come and have a look! Welcome to reading.

How to help parents of foreign students clear customs?

Looking back four years ago, I studied English hard and carefully prepared all the materials for American university applications. After entering school, make new friends from all corners of the country and feel a completely different living atmosphere; In a blink of an eye, it was time to graduate. We have struggled in a foreign land for four years, but our parents are worried at home day and night. What my parents are looking forward to most is to have a happy family photo with you at the graduation ceremony, wearing a bachelor's uniform and holding flowers.

The visa has been obtained and the luggage is about to be packed. Parents who go to the United States have to face the last test: they are questioned at the US Customs. For most parents whose oral English level stays at hello, thank you and bye-bye, it is beyond their power to find out what the customs officials asked and how to answer them.

Generally speaking, the immigration officer will check your passport and visa when entering the country. Especially since last June 165438+ 10, entry into the United States must first update the electronic system through the website, namely EVUS-visa, and update the personal data and information of the visa. Although the official said that "EVUS confirmation letter is not needed for entry", my family was still required to show it by the customs when entering the country.

So, get ready, parents please bring EVUS confirmation letter!

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You know, the purpose of immigration officers is to "doubt everything", and safety is their first consideration. Parents should be prepared in advance and know the questions that may be asked. Being polite and calm when communicating with customs will increase your chances of being treated politely by immigration officials. Now, let me summarize the most frequently asked questions of customs.

Why did you visit America? Why did you come to America? )

Your answer must match the visa type. For example, parents with tourist visas must not say that you are visiting the United States for business projects. Express your purpose appropriately, and the answer can't reveal that you have any intention to violate American law. Parents who are going to attend their children's graduation ceremony can explain their other travel plans in the United States to the sea officials, so that immigration officials can better understand your intentions.

Where will you live? Where will you live? Who are you going to visit? Who are you going to visit? )

The immigration officer wants to know if you have a clear and reasonable itinerary in the United States. If you don't arrange a place to live in advance, the immigration officer will consider whether to refuse you entry.

How long will you stay? How long will you stay in America? )

The immigration officer needs to make sure that you will not stay illegally. Even if your visa allows you to "enter the United States many times" or "stay for one year", you may not be allowed to stay for that long. I-94 entry and exit records will tell you the date you must leave.

How much money did you bring? How much money did you bring? )

The immigration officer wants to know whether you can afford your own expenses in the United States.

Have you been to America before? If yes, did you stay in the United States longer than expected? Have you been to America before? If yes, have you ever stayed illegally? )

If you have been in the United States for more than six months, you may not be able to re-enter the United States without special permission (unless your last entry was three years ago). If you stay in the United States illegally for more than one year, the interval will be extended to ten years.

How often do you come to America? How often do you come to America? )

The immigration officer wants to know whether you use your tourist visa to achieve the purpose of permanent residence in the United States. Once the visa officer determines that you have this intention, you will be regarded as unreasonable use of the visa and refused entry.

The answer is coming ~

When entering the customs, parents can prepare such a small note:

Hi, I can't speak English.

I can't speak English.

I'm here to visit my daughter/son.

I came to visit my daughter/son.

I will live with her/him in her/his present place for 3 weeks: accommodation address.

I will stay at my daughter/son's current address: xxxxxxxx for three weeks. (The time and address should be filled in according to your actual situation)

My daughter/son will graduate from school in May this year.

My daughter/son will graduate from xx school in May this year. (The month should be revised according to the actual situation)

I'm going to attend my daughter/son's graduation ceremony.

I'm going to attend my daughter/son's graduation ceremony.

After the ceremony, we plan to travel to new york, Philadelphia and Washington.

After the ceremony, we will go to new york, Philadelphia and Washington. (Change the city name according to the specific travel plan)

I have 4500 dollars, and I still have my card.

I have 4500 dollars in cash and my bank card.

Tips for endurance education in the United States: Parents who go to the United States for the first time should not be too nervous. In addition to preparing a small note, you can also ask other English-speaking people to queue up when you enter the customs, and ask someone to help you translate in an emergency. If you don't trust, the killer is coming, add:

If you have any other questions, please call my daughter/son. Her/his telephone number is-(If you have any other questions, please contact my daughter/son. His telephone number is ...)

Children are always the most responsible and attentive translators of parents!