Detailed process of entry inspection at American airports

20 1 1 Students who apply to study in the United States in the fall must make preparations before applying for visas, preparing luggage and booking air tickets. Let's take a look at the first step of studying in the United States, the detailed process of airport entry and exit inspection. Everyone knows it well, take it easy, and the trip to study abroad is about to begin.

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

When it's your turn to be inspected, give your passport, I-20 or iap-66, I-94 and customs declaration form 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.

Traditionally, immigration officials will ask you some questions, the most important of which is to determine where you live after coming to the United States, the purpose of coming to the United States, and how much money you will bring. Don't be nervous, just answer calmly.

After asking questions, immigration officials will sign I-20 or iap-66 and I-94, stamp the entry date, sign the visa status and the legal re-entry period. If you hold a (f- 1) visa, the United States will allow you to stay in the United States until you have completed the necessary years of study. Therefore, usually the immigration officer will stamp the column of I-94 with the d/s seal. If you have an exchange scholar (J- 1) visa, the United States only allows you to stay for a certain period of time. You must study the courses specified in iap-66 to maintain your exchange scholar status. No matter whether you have an F- 1 or J- 1 visa, you should note that your passport must always be valid for more than six months when you enter the United States.

The immigration officer will tear off the exit part of i-94, nail it to your passport and return the third page of i-20 or iap-66 to you. You should immediately confirm that the information added is correct, and if there is any mistake, you should immediately ask for correction. Going back to ask or ask questions after leaving the counter will only increase your troubles. You must note that i-94 is the only document that proves that you entered the United States legally. 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.

The above is the detailed process of entry inspection at American airports. I wish you all a pleasant journey abroad!