Customs formalities for going to the United States

The specific process of entering the United States:

First, go through customs.

1. Fill in the China Customs Declaration Form:

As soon as you enter the international departure port of the airport terminal, you can see piles of blue registration forms in Chinese, English and Japanese. Just find someone from China. There are samples on the wall.

2. Through customs:

That is to say, for security check, you should first provide your ID card or passport to the staff, and then hand in the just-filled customs declaration form before security check. Carry-on baggage (No.1 14) must pass through the X-ray scanner.

Second, the introduction:

1. Fill in the I-94 Immigration Registration Form:

On the plane, the stewardess will give each passenger an I-94 registration form. If you have a visa, you need a white one. If not, you need a green one. The form is available in Chinese.

2. Fill in the US Customs Declaration Form:

On the plane, it was sent by a flight attendant, and there is also a Chinese version. Remember, just write down the cash amount below $500.

3. Waiting to enter:

After getting off the plane, there are two passages, one is American citizens, and the other is visitors, who have to queue up for ostentation and extravagance.

4. Through customs:

When it's your turn, you should provide the staff with: passport and visa, I-94, I-20 (if you are a student). Then press the fingerprints of the left and right index fingers and take photos (exactly as the staff said). The staff will ask you some questions, such as why you came to America or something, but you will definitely be released.

Extended data

American immigration regulations and pay attention to the following matters:

Please prepare a valid passport and visa in advance, and it is recommended to bring a copy of the information provided when applying for a visa. Customs law enforcement officers sometimes ask you to show the above materials and ask about your entry purpose and stay time. Please answer truthfully.

Second, fill in the customs declaration form carefully. If it is difficult to fill in the form, please ask the airline staff or family and friends to help fill it out, so as to avoid the entry being blocked due to negligence or false report.

Please keep quiet when queuing through the customs, and try not to look around, make a noise, change teams many times, use mobile phones, etc. , so as not to leave a bad impression on customs law enforcement personnel and cause unnecessary misunderstanding.

If the immigration officer who checks you first feels that the evidence you provide is not enough to prove your identity or the real purpose of coming to the United States, he may ask you to have a "second check", which will be more comprehensive and specific.

During the second inspection, immigration officials will ask you more detailed questions about your trip and ask you to provide more documents that can prove your identity and purpose of coming to the United States.

References:

People's Daily Online-Notes for China's Embassy and Consulate in the United States-International-

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-American Visa