Matters needing attention and detailed strategies for entering the United States

It is really difficult for many people to enter the United States, because visas in the United States are still very difficult, and there are many requirements that require various procedures and conditions. So what are the precautions for entering the United States? Let's share a detailed strategy with you.

American visa is a complicated visa type in all countries, and the inspection for entering the United States is also strict. Therefore, it does not mean that you can definitely enter the United States with an American visa. In this issue, the Visa College will explain the matters needing attention when entering the United States. I hope everyone can have a perfect trip to the United States.

According to American law, customs officials have the right to inspect passengers' suitcases without their prior consent. But we often lock the suitcase to prevent other passengers from taking it by mistake or stealing it. In this case, the customs may destroy our luggage lock because of the need of inspection.

In order to deal with this situation, you can use a suitcase with TSA customs lock. Specifically, this lock can only be opened by you and the customs staff, because the customs staff has a master key and other passengers can't open it.

Articles Prohibited or Restricted According to American law, some articles are prohibited or restricted from entering the country, whether they are checked or carried with you, so it is necessary to know the relevant regulations in advance.

1. Biological products: It is forbidden to carry products of human beings, animals, viruses, bacteria and other organisms without an import license issued by the US Centers for Disease Control.

2. Pirated audio-visual products and books: No pirated books and audio-visual products can enter the United States, which attaches great importance to intellectual property protection.

3. Fruits, vegetables and other plants: All kinds of fruits, vegetables, plants, branches and seeds need American licenses to enter the United States. So we generally don't recommend you to carry it.

4. Meat, livestock and poultry: all kinds of meat, livestock and poultry and their finished products are not allowed to enter the country. If it is a canned cooked product and has been packaged commercially, it can enter the country.

5. Pets: Cats, dogs, parrots and birds can be brought into the United States, but monkeys and apes are not allowed. At the same time, Hawaii has strict hygiene restrictions.

6. Wild animals and plants and endangered animals: including wild animals and endangered animals themselves, their feathers or other parts of their bodies are not allowed to enter the United States. If it belongs to historical relics, it is only allowed to enter the United States if it is more than 100 years old.

Items that are not recommended for inspection. Although some items can't be checked, we still advise you not to check them, because it will be very troublesome if you lose them.

1, valuables: such as laptops, IPAD, credit cards, jewelry, etc.

2. Emergency articles: such as ID cards, medicines, business documents, etc.

Carry-on luggage 1 Airlines also have some regulations on passengers' carry-on luggage. If you don't follow them, you may not be able to board the plane smoothly.

2. Sharp tools, such as nail clippers, scissors, needle and thread, cannot be brought on the plane. You should check it, not carry it with you.

3. The liquid part of cosmetics carried by women should not exceed 100 ml, and should be put in a separate bag for unpacking inspection by security personnel. If the volume exceeds 100 ml, it should be checked.

4, charging treasure needs special attention, anyone who does not indicate the rated energy or exceeds 100WH can't take it on the plane.

5. It is not recommended to carry powdery items on the plane, such as clean flour and instant coffee. Better check it.

Matters needing attention on the plane The most important thing we need to pay attention to on the plane is to fill in the customs declaration form. Whether we get Chinese or English forms, the content of each item is the same. After filling it out, be careful not to lose it, put it with your passport and give it to the immigration officer when you get off the plane and go through customs.

Be careful, if you make a mistake, don't correct it. You can ask the stewardess for a new one. Note that the entire declaration form should be filled in English or Chinese Pinyin, and the final signature can be Chinese.

After the plane arrives in the United States, we need to go through the entry formalities at the airport first, that is, be inspected by immigration and customs officials. After getting off the plane, follow the sign to the customs hall. At this time, the flow of people will be divided into two parts.

2. The people waiting in line at USCITIZENS are those who hold American passports, green cards and immigrant visas. We don't usually take this channel.

3. The people waiting in line at VISITORS are those who hold non-immigrant visas, such as those who hold tourist, business and family visit visas. We usually choose to line up here.

4, in the process of queuing, we need to pay attention to, don't make noise, don't look around, don't block or privately talk about window staff, don't take out your mobile phone to take pictures.

If there is an emergency and you need to clear customs quickly, you can ask the staff present for help. After queuing, first of all, you have to face an interview with an immigration official.

Why did you come to America? Please be sure to answer this question according to your visa type. For example, if your visa type is B 1/B2, never say that you intend to work. The general reasons for our going to America are tourism, business, visiting relatives and friends, and studying abroad.

How long are you going to stay? According to your real plan, the general immigration officials will give you a six-month stay. It should be noted that it is not recommended that you stay for six months, because the purpose of issuing non-immigrant visas is to allow holders to stay for a short time. If you stay for six months this time, you may be strictly questioned or given a short period of permission to enter the country next time.

8. How much cash did you bring? If it's less than 10000, you don't need to declare it, and if it's more than 10000, you need to declare it, so just answer according to the actual situation.

9. Have you brought any food or medicine? Just answer truthfully. Note that some drugs can be carried, but the quantity should be based on my personal use. Never eat too much at once. Some people were repatriated because there were too many compound licorice tablets.

After passing the customs inspection, you need to collect your fingerprints and photos again, then go to luggage belt in the lobby to get your luggage, then go to the customs, and finally enter the United States.

The main function of customs is to check whether you have any goods that should be declared but not declared.

1. Personal property: personal clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, hunting or fishing equipment, cameras, portable radios, etc. It is tax-free.

2. Alcoholic beverages: Non-American residents aged 265,438+0 can bring 65,438+0 liters of beer, wine, liquor and other alcoholic beverages into the United States duty-free, but only for personal use. Some states have the right to enforce stricter laws.

3. Tobacco: Visitors can bring in 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars duty-free. Cigars made in Cuba are not allowed into the United States.

4. Household articles: household articles such as furniture, tableware, books and works of art can enter the United States duty-free. But only for personal use.

5. Duty-free gifts: For gifts with a value not exceeding $65,438+000, tourists can bring them into the United States duty-free, but they are required to stay in the United States for more than 72 hours.

6. Law enforcement officers of the US Department of Homeland Security may also check tourists' electronic devices to see if there is illegal information in them.

7. Keep the power: In order to cope with the inspection, remember to charge the mobile phone, IPAD and laptop. If your electronic equipment is dead at the time of inspection, customs officials have the right to temporarily confiscate these things.

8. Upload important files to the cloud: In order to prevent accidents during inspection, remember to upload important files to cloud storage devices such as Baidu network disk.

9. Unlock the encrypted area: If there is an encrypted area in the computer, this device may be handed over to an agent, and tourists may also be severely questioned.

10, filtering information: If you are a tourist, remember to delete the information about work or buying a house that you intend to stay in the United States for a long time in the chat tool. At the same time, children's pornographic pictures or videos are strictly prohibited in the United States, even if they are nude photos of their children, it is best to delete them.