What procedures do new immigrants need to go through after entering the United States? (Activate green card and return to work)

(1), prepare valid certificates before leaving.

In order to avoid problems or delays in transportation arrangements, China tourists accompanying the group to the United States must take their passports, air tickets and personal belongings with them and make all preparations for leaving the country.

(2) Fill in the customs application form on the plane to America.

On the plane on the way to the United States, flight attendants will distribute the I-94 form (that is, the arrival/departure record form) and the US customs declaration form to passengers. Inbound passengers can fill in these two forms in advance to speed up customs clearance.

(3) After arriving at the airport, go to the inspected area.

Immigration officials will check the documents and valid visas held by immigrants, scan their fingerprints and compare them with photos to ensure that immigrants are indeed the people who have obtained visas to the United States at their domestic American embassies and consulates.

(4), may be required to go to the second inspection area.

If the immigration officer is suspicious of the immigrants or is randomly selected, the boarding pass will be stamped with the word SSSS, and the immigrants need to wait for inspection in the second inspection area. Immigrants need to take off their shoes and belts. If there are metal objects in their coats, they may be asked to take them off for inspection. American searchers should be polite and conduct searches in a professional and respectful manner. Otherwise, immigrants can report to the customs and seek help, or seek help from the Chinese embassy in the United States.

(5) Entry

After the entry is approved, the immigration officer will stamp the I-94 form of the entrant, indicating the entry date, visa status and stay time in the United States, and collect the first half of the form.

(6) Pass the customs inspection and leave the airport.

Pick up the checked baggage on the corresponding baggage conveyor belt. Customs officials will collect customs declaration forms, and may check whether the immigrants' luggage is contraband and taxed. After the last stop of customs and border inspection, you can leave the airport or transfer.