Matters needing attention in the customs process of going abroad after the successful visa for visiting relatives in the United States

Process of going abroad after successful visa for visiting relatives in the United States:

1, immigration inspection procedures

(1) Passengers are guided to the entry inspection room and queued for inspection according to different entry visas. Non-immigrant visa holders (F 1) should be non-residents, and immigrant visa holders or green cards should be citizens/residents.

(2) When the ship is inspected, the passport, I-20 or IAP-66, I-94 and customs declaration form shall be submitted to the immigration officer for inspection. You know, holding a passport and visa does not guarantee entry. Because the visa only gives the holder the right to enter the country, it is up to the immigration officer to decide whether to allow entry. Immigration officers will check the "blacklist" to see if the foreigner is on the list. If he has a bad record in the immigration department in the past, it will be difficult for him to enter the country if he is deported.

(3) Traditionally, immigration officials will ask some questions. The most important thing is to determine the place of residence (Univ) after coming to the United States, the purpose of coming to the United States (Studing) and how much money to bring. Don't be nervous, just answer calmly.

(4) After asking questions, immigration officials will sign on I-20 or IAP-66 and I-94-stamp to indicate the date of entry, and sign to indicate the visa status and the period of legal re-entry.

(5) The immigration officer will tear off the exit part of I-94, nail it on the passport and return the third page of I-20 or IAP-66 to you. (immediately confirm that the information added is correct, and ask for correction immediately if there are any errors. Going back to ask or ask questions after leaving the counter will only increase your troubles. It must be noted that I-94 is the only document that proves legal entry into the United States. Although it is only a small piece of paper, it must be put together with your passport during your stay in the United States. If you lose it, you must apply to the nearby immigration office for a replacement.

2, baggage claim, customs clearance.

(1) Go to the baggage claim area of the terminal building according to the instructions on the aisle, and find the baggage claim desk of your own flight according to the computer screen or notice (there are flights on the boarding pass).

(2) Take the luggage off the turntable and check the luggage number carefully, because many suitcases look exactly the same.

(3) There are trolleys at the airport, and some trolleys at the airport are free. You can also ask a porter to do it for you. Tip 1 USD.

(4) The international airport is very large, so it is easy to find the wrong turntable when picking up luggage, and sometimes airlines will neglect the operation. Don't be nervous if you can't find your luggage. Check with the airline with the baggage registration stub on the boarding pass. If you still can't find it, you must fill out a loss report form and write down the name and telephone number of the airport service personnel for future inquiry. A classmate once encountered a similar situation and wanted to claim thousands of dollars from the airline. As a result, the airline found it the next day and sent someone home for free. )

(5) When queuing for customs clearance, you may wish to choose the shortest line to queue up for inspection. Don't glance left and right, hesitate, and don't look at the rapid and temporary changes in the other line, resulting in doubts and careful investigation. Smile, be sincere, answer questions, but don't talk too much, lest you ask for trouble.

(6) hand in the certificate when checking the baggage. If the customs requires unpacking inspection, open it immediately, don't hesitate. Don't doubt that the customs officer motioned to pass, and immediately put forward the luggage to leave. According to American law, customs officers have no right to open their luggage privately, but they have the right to open it if their request is rejected.

(7) If any prohibited items are found in the luggage, they will be confiscated on the spot. The original packed luggage is in a mess, so it takes some effort to put things back in place. But sometimes if you are lucky, you can get through customs quickly. Take good care of your luggage, no more, no less, and don't take any luggage through the customs. Beware of others taking drugs.

(8) Pay attention to your luggage documents at any time and don't leave your body to avoid being stolen by others.

(9) If the amount brought into the country exceeds 1 10,000 USD, you should take the initiative to declare to the customs and fill in the 4790 form.

Step 3 Replace the machine

If you want to change planes after entering the country, you should estimate the time and report to the airport counter of the airline you want to change as soon as possible. Of course, your luggage still needs to be checked again. If the airport is very big, you might as well ask someone for help to avoid going the wrong way. After completing the transfer formalities and finding the confirmed door, there may be a rest period. At this time, you might as well walk around, stretch your muscles or go to the toilet.

Precautions:

When you find your luggage lost at the airport, please report it to the lost and found office at the airport immediately. The clerk will fill out a "baggage accident report" for passengers, including the flight distance and how many pieces of luggage to carry, and take photos of all kinds of luggage for passengers to identify, input the information into the computer, and find the name of the station where the luggage is lost through the international baggage search network. If it has not been found for more than 2 1 day, the last stop airline will be responsible for the claim. According to the airline's "Terminal Compensation Law", passengers who transfer for many times are responsible for the claim by the airline that takes the terminal.