Guide to entry of new immigrants to the United States

When new immigrants enter this country for the first time, they will feel excited and nervous. The procedure for entering the United States is not complicated, but there are some problems to pay attention to. 1. Documents to be carried by the United States customs upon arrival.

1. Passport and immigrant visa page of each landing person (generally, the immigrant visa is valid for 6 months from the date of medical examination).

2. Sealed postal parcel issued by Guangzhou Consulate (it cannot be opened and handed over to the staff when entering the country).

3. Family physical examination report and X-ray (backup file)

4. Children's vaccination certificate (backup file)

5. Health certificate (if any)

Carrying the following documents will help you and your family to start a new life in America.

1. Original ID card (for you and your family to use before renting a car or obtaining a driver's license in the United States)

2 academic qualifications, degree certificates and transcripts

3. Professional training certificate

4. Work unit certificate, work recommendation letter and resume.

5. Original and translation of China driver's license.

6. Birth certificate of the whole family

7. Marriage certificate

8. transcripts and award certificates needed to facilitate children's future schooling in the United States.

3. Articles prohibited from entering the United States.

1. Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry and their products (such as sausages, bacon, floss, fish floss, dried meat, etc. ), egg yolk moon cakes, absinthe (a kind of spirits), sweets infused with spirits, etc.

2. Articles: switchblades, guns, ammunition and dangerous goods (such as fireworks, dangerous toys and toxic substances).

3. Animals: pets (such as cats, dogs or birds), wild animals, endangered and protected creatures and their products (such as snakeskin, whale bones, ivory, feathers and specimens).

4. Other categories: biological materials, plants, articles that disturb public order or are used to rebel against the United States, books and periodicals, pictures and obscene articles, and articles that infringe patents, trademarks and copyrights.

Fourth, refer to the entry process:

1. When entering the customs, please wait in line at the entry queue at the entry airport for inspection by customs officials. Can be used as a unit to submit landing materials to customs officials.

Customs officials usually ask simple questions, such as: Why did you come to America? How long are you going to stay? What are the types of visas?

After seeing the documents, the customs officials will understand that you are new immigrants from China. After asking questions, they will check the documents you carry with you. The visa package issued by Guangzhou Consulate will be taken away by the customs. Physical examination reports and X-rays can be checked, but they will not be taken away by the customs.

Once the information is checked clearly, the customs official will ask you to sign an application form, please sign your Chinese name and pinyin, and then take a photo of each entry person with a camera. Finally, everyone will be asked to press their fingers and leave the customs counter.

After leaving the customs counter, you need to go to the baggage carousel to collect the checked baggage. When you leave the customs, you may be asked by the customs officer to check your luggage. After handing in the completed customs declaration form to the customs officer, you will successfully arrive in the United States.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) What to do after entering the country?

1. Open a bank account and get a card: Many friends will choose to bring traveler's checks and cash when they come to the United States for the first time, but this is not convenient to use in the United States. Therefore, after getting off the plane, you need to open an account in a bank to save money and apply for a bank card for daily consumption.

2. Turn on the phone: T-Moble, AT & amp； T, Verizon and other national telecommunications companies, these companies provide prepaid telephone services, family planning services and personal planning services. , and you can choose to buy different services according to your call and internet needs.

3. Driving test: If you have a valid driver's license issued by China, you can drive in Washington with the original driver's license issued by China. Once you drive on the road, you need to buy vehicle insurance to avoid possible problems. The state law does not explicitly require that the driver's license must be translated or notarized in English, but it is recommended to keep the English translation. Meanwhile, you need to apply for a driver's license from your state as soon as possible.

4. buying a car: what is the American name? The country on wheels? Due to the underdeveloped public transportation, it is almost impossible to move here without cars. You should also consider buying a car when you arrive in America. Buying a car in America is similar to that in China, but there are also differences. If you buy a new car, the price of the new car consists of the following parts: naked car price, tax, license fee and labor fee.

5. Buy medical insurance: When you come to the United States, you must buy medical insurance as soon as possible, just in case. People who apply for medical insurance will get a medical insurance card, and the hospital will settle accounts with relevant insurance companies according to this card and number. When the insured seeks treatment due to illness or injury, he must inform the insurance company as soon as possible and ask for an application form for insurance payment.

6. Apply for social security number: The social security number is 9 digits on the social security card. Social security number? Short for SSN. You can log on to the website of the Social Security Number Administration Bureau to inquire about the information needed to apply for social security numbers and social security cards and the application process.

7. Tax filing consultation: Since the United States files tax returns in April every year, it is recommended to seek professional tax filing consultation as soon as possible after arriving in the United States.

8. Learn about American society and actively participate in community activities: As a new immigrant, you need to know about this country. You can go to the public library or community college near your home to take all kinds of free or low-cost English courses. You can log on to Citizenship and Immigration Service (www.uscis.gov) and read the handbook "Welcome to America, A Guide for New Immigrants" published by Citizenship and Immigration Service. With its help, you can find your daily needs and the institutions you need.