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At The Airport
Enter to airport show your passport & tickets to security person on the gate.
Airline: baggage allowance Meal: Reconfirm your meal preference with agent or airline to make sure you have the correct meal booked for yourself. Reaching airport: 3 hours ahead of departure time
Scan your luggage in the X-ray machine close to your airlines check-in counter. Here the person in charge will put a safety-checked sticker on the luggage. (No need to X-ray the hand luggage here). Keep your passport, ticket, and a pe n handy. Find the check-in counter for your airline and proceed to the counter. The airline check-in counter is close by.
Prohibited Items
Do not carry the following items in your carryon luggage: razors, blades, sharp objects, flammable items, weapons. Do not carry the following items at all, not even in your carry-on luggage: fruits, seeds, razors, blades, sharp objects, flammable items, weapons.
Security X-Ray for baggage.
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TIP: If you need a wheelchair, ask for it at the time you are checking in. You may not be able to request it afterwards. TIP: Pick up a tag from the airline counter and put it on each of your carry-on bags. These are required after immigration, otherwise you may be asked to return to airline counter to collect these tags.
At the immigration counter, the immigration officer will ask for your passport, ticket, boarding pass and embarkation form. He might ask few questions about your journey, visa, purpose of travel, etc. Answer clearly. The immigration officer will take the embarkation form and will return all your other documents after stamping your passport. This stamp is proof of your departure from India. Now proceed to the customs counter. Make sure you check the date stamped on your passport.
TIP: Make sure the destination airport stamped on your luggage receipt is correct for the checked-in luggage, otherwise you can lose your luggage.
Immigration counter India before security check.
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Waiting lounge.
Security check.
Security check.
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All airports usually have good maps and directions. In case of any problems, ask the airport staff. Once you find the gate, then depending on the time you have, you can relax or shop at the airport. BUT be at your gate 40 minutes prior to the flight time as they require some time to check your tickets etc. You won't have to do any other formalities here, apart from passing through the metal detector and X-ray of your hand baggage. TIP: In case you have to change the terminal, then first find out information about the connecting airport shuttle to the respective terminal. It is always advisable to find out such information beforehand while booking your ticket, as in some countries, you may need a Transit Visa to leave one airport to go to the other one.
TIP: In case of any problem during your flight, do not hesitate to ask the staff.
At Intermediate Airport
As soon as you reach the intermediate/transit airport, first thing you must do is to look for the Terminal and Gate number of your next flight.
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TIP: The counter slip of I-94 is very important. DO NOT LOSE IT. Check for visa status and expiry date written by the officer on it. The date written on the I-94 is the date up to which you can legally stay in USA and not the date on the visa. The visa only allows you entry into the United States.
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It is the I-94 that determines how long you can stay in the country. TIP: If you later realize that the information on the I-94 is not correct, contact your local Customs Office (CBP) or call 1- 877-CBP 5511 Monday-Friday, between 8:30 and 5:00 Eastern Time. TIP: The immigration officer may ask questions related to length of stay. How will you convince the immigration officer at the port of entry why you should stay for 3-6 months? For parents visiting USA, this should not be a big problem, but they still need to satisfy the officer with a proper and genuine answer that justifies the longer stay. Possible reasons: Emphasis on meeting their children, grandchildren,relatives, and a plan to tour around in USA, which requires more time, etc. TIP: The sponsor can write a simple formal letter stating the problem of communication in English language for those parents who can't communicate in English properly, requesting the officer to allow for a 6 months stay for their parents, while citing the above possible reasons. TIP: The airport at which you land first in USA is called the Port of Entry (POE). Even if you have connecting flights within USA, your Port of Entry will be the first airport at which you land in USA.
Take a trolley (which may cost a few dollars, so keep some change handy). The baggage claim area has many conveyor belts. The conveyor belt where your luggage will be coming will be marked with the flight number AI001.Wait for your bags to come out of the conveyor belt, and get all your bags. If all passengers bags have come out and your bag is missing,find the baggage loss counter for your airline and report your baggage loss there. They will give you a claim number and some documents.
Step 3: Customs
Take your luggage and proceed through the Customs area. Hand over your customs form to the customs officer. If you have declared any plants, meats, or other merchandise on the customs form (points 11, 12, 13, 14), the officer will ask you to get your luggage checked. Once you are done, you can proceed towards the "Exit" gate. If you are expecting somebody to receive you, you might find them here in this lobby. If not, you may go to the information counter desk, and enquire about the transport information.
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Option 2: Buy calling cards from the shops inside the terminal. It's always better to carry some $5 or $10 bills. Dialing instructions will be on the card. Option 3: Those who can purchase an international calling card can carry the calling card that can be used internationally. Usually along with the card you get the dialin instruction of various countries. Simply follow the instructions.
TIP: If you are questioned by the airport officers, answer them properly without any fear. But be careful, there should not be any discrepancy in the information stated in your documents and what you answer. It has happened in few cases, that due to the unsatisfactory answers about the stay, status, etc, people have been deported immediately. For instance, if you hold H4, L2, B1 or visitor visa, don't ever say you will work in US.
American English
Here are some useful differences between Indian and American English. You may find this useful during your flight or at the airport, especially if your destination is USA and you are travelling in an American airline. Indian English Air Hostess Dollar Note Bathroom American English Flight Attendant Dollar Bill Restroom
What if?
What if at the last moment, they ask you to give your cabin bag as check-in luggage?
Go towards exit gate.
Sometimes, it happens that at the last minute you may be asked to check in your cabin bag. You may have some important documents and jewelry in it. Don't panic. Just insist that you want to keep them with you. Remember you are doing a favor to them by traveling by their airline and not vice versa, so politely try to talk to them about your problem.
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If you are at airport, inform airport security. If you are in airplane, inform airline staff.
How much money do you need, and what are the limits?
During the trip, you will need money for only meals and small purchases. You will only need money for emergencies. Keep approximately $500 (US Dollars) cash in various denominations. There is no use of keeping currency in Rupees. You cannot carry more than $10,000 in cash or cash value (e.g. travellers cheques, money order) across the border while travelling from and to the United States. 9
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Medical Issues
Ask your doctor about travelling precautions. Make a list of all the medicines and their salt compositions (you won't find the same brand name here) needed for your recent or recurring ailments, allergies, etc. Carry enough pills, dosages, and emergency medicines. Remember, you might need a prescription to buy them in the USA. Without recognized prescription you can't get medicine except basic medicines for cough, cold, fever, headache, etc. If you wear spectacles, note the specification of your lenses. It is advisable to carry a backup pair with you. Even if you wear contact lenses, carry a pair of glasses. Keep all the needed eye drops and ointments. If you need to take medications that contain narcotic drugs or are addictive, get a doctor's certificate for it. To ensure you do not violate the laws of the country you are visiting in any way, consult the embassy or consulate of those countries beforehand. It is also advisable to get a thorough check up done before travelling. People with some restrictive food diet: diabetic, gastric patients, etc must carry some food items like fruits. However, food and perishable items are not always allowed during flight travel. You might have to buy them from the airport itself, after your security check.
During take-off and landing, the cabin pressure changes which may cause ear blocking and ear pain. This may be relieved by chewing gum, or by opening your mouth widely as if you were yawning. Carry candies to chew and some cotton balls to stuff your ears, as it is not provided in most of the international flights. If you are traveling with a severe cold, then this pain will get worse. In such case carry some nasal drops, or medicine for cold. Consult a doctor in case you have a problem. Some people have problems like vomiting sensation, nausea, dizziness, pain in ears etc. Ask your doctor about the required medicines prior to traveling.
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Dear Sir/Madam, I, , residing at the above address, am writing on behalf of my parents,since they cannot communicate well in English. The purpose of their visit is to spend time with us, and also tour the country. I will be accompanying them during their tours. Since I work full-time on week days, I can only show them around and take them to various places on weekends and long weekends. A 6-month stay will allow them to not only to tour USA properly, but also allow them to spend some quality time with my family. They already have a return ticket for ___________ and I have obtained the health insurance for them currently for a period of 4 months. I will extend their return travel date to the end of their 6 months stay in USA and will also extend their insurances to match the new return date. Therefore, I request you to grant them a longer stay in the USA and let them to stay for 6 months in USA. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks in advance.
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1. Name (as in passport) Leave one box blank after every part of the name/initial.
3. Nationality
4. Country of Residence
6. NRI/PIO/OCI Status (tick appropriate box) NRI 8. Passport Number PIO OCI None
13. Occupation
To be filled by Indians only 16. Does your Passport carry an ECR stamp? (tick appropriate box) Yes No
Education Sport
Conference Others
Signature of Passenger
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Welcome to the United States I 94 Arrival / Departure Record This form must be completed by all persons except U.S. Citizens, returning resident aliens, aliens with immigrant visas, and Canadian Citizens visiting or in transit. Type or print legibly with pen in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Use English. Do not write on the back of this form. This form is in two parts. Please complete both the Arrival Record (Items 1 through 17) and the Departure Record (Items 18 through 21). When all items are completed, present this form to the CBP Officer. Item-9 If you are entering the United States by land, enter LAND in this space. If you are entering the United States by ship, enter SEA in this space. 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3) Privacy Act Notice: Information collected on this form is required by Title 8 of the U.S. Code, including the INA (8 U.S.C. 1103,1187), and 8CFR 235.1, 264, and 1235.1. The purposes for this collection are to give the terms of admission and document arrival and departure of nonimmigrant aliens to the U.S. The Information solicited on this form may be made available to other government agencies for law enforcement purposes or to assist DHS in determining your admissibility. All nonimmigrant aliens seeking admission to the U.S., unless otherwise exempted, must provide this information. Failure to provide this information may deny you entry to the United States and result in your removal. CBP Form I-94 (05/08) Arrival Record Admission Number OMB No. 1651-0111
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1. Family Name
4. Country of Citizenship
8. Passport Number
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Departure Record Admission Number
691349570 21
1. Family Name
4. Country of Citizenship
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3. Number of family members traveling with you 4 (a) U.S. Street Address (hotel name / destination)
(b) City 5. Passport issued by (country) 6. Passport number 7. Country of Residence 8. Countries visited on this trip prior to U.S. arrival 9. Airline / Flight No. or Vessel Name 10. The primary purpose of this trip is business 11. I am (We are) bringing (a) fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, food, insects: (b) meats, animals, animal/wildlife products: (c) disease agents, cell cultures, snails (d) soil or have been on a farm / ranch / pasture:
(c) State
No No No No No No
12. I have (We have) been in close proximity of (such as touching or handling ) livestock:
13. I am (We are) carrying currency or monetary instruments over $10,000 U.S. or foreign No Yes equivalent: (see definition of monetary instruments on reverse): 14. I have (We have ) commercial merchandise: (articles for sale, samples, used for soliciting Yes No orders, or goods that are not considered personal effects) 15. Residents the total value of all goods , including commercial merchandise I/we have purchased $ or acquired abroad, (including gifts for someone else, but not items mailed to the U.S.) and am/are bringing to the U.S. is: value of all articles that will remain in the U.S., including commercial Visitors the total $ merchandise is: Read the instructions on the back of this form. Space is provided to list all the items you must declare. I HAVE READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND HAVE MADE A TRUTHFUL DECLARATION. (Signature) For Official Use Only Date (day/month/year) CBP Form 6059B (01/04)
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