What do you need to prepare for entering the United States for the first time?

Students or exchange visitors who come to the United States with non-immigrant visas must carefully check whether the following documents are ready before coming to the United States:

1. Check whether your passport and visa are still valid when you enter the United States. The passport should be valid for at least six months longer than the date you plan to leave the United States.

2. Check whether your visa is exactly the same as the type of visa you should hold.

3. Check whether the name of the school or exchange program listed on the visa is accurate. If not, please contact the embassy immediately to issue a new card.

4. The first time you come to the United States with a non-immigrant visa, the time to enter the country in advance can only be 30 days before the class starts.

When you get a non-immigrant visa, the consular officer will seal your visa documents in an envelope and stick them on your passport. Please don't open this envelope! This envelope will be unsealed by customs and border protection officials at the entry port of the United States.

6. Please bring your passport (including the envelope with visa documents attached to it), the visa of the student and exchange visitor information system, I-20AB form, I-20MN form or DS-20 19 form, and proof of financial resources.

In addition, the identification of students/exchange visitors (recent tuition receipts and transcripts), the name and contact information of the designated school leaders or project managers who are scheduled to arrive at the school, and some stationery.

Please don't put the relevant documents in the checked baggage! Because if your luggage is lost or not delivered in time, you will not be able to show the relevant documents to the officials of the customs and border defense bureau, which may lead to your inability to enter the country.

Extended data

American tourist visa (B-2 visa): A B-2 visa is issued to applicants going to the United States, including:

1, visiting relatives and friends;

2. Tourism;

3. seek medical attention;

4, dealing with emergencies relatives casualties, property disputes, etc. ;

5. Attend a child's graduation ceremony or wedding;

6. Participate in various community activities;

7. Participate in various amateur concerts and sports meetings.

Baidu Encyclopedia: American Tourist Visa