Path2usa Travel Guide to Usa

2011 All content available in this document.com.______________________________________________________ 2. under US and international copyright laws.______________________________________________________ Address of stay in USA (immigration officer might ask at POE) _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Medical record (esp. graphical illustrations.CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Valid passport that does not expire in the next 6 months Two copies of passport (one to keep in checked-in luggage.. copied. and $10 Sufficient supply of medicines Two pairs of eyeglasses (if you wear eyeglasses) Contact number of children and relatives in USA 1. text. $5. 1 . All rights reserved.com. Inc. Inc. No part of this document may be published. including design. one to keep in carry-on) Some loose dollar notes like $1. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. for chronic diseases) _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Medical Insurance Copyright© Path2usa.com 2010. sharp objects. Airline: baggage allowance Meal: Reconfirm your meal preference with agent or airline to make sure you have the correct meal booked for yourself. 2 . copied. including design. Copyright© Path2usa. (No need to X-ray the hand luggage here). graphical illustrations. flammable items. sharp objects. You will receive this luggage on arrival in USA. Find the check-in counter for your airline and proceed to the counter. On verification. seeds. weapons. No part of this document may be published. flammable items.com. not even in your carry-on luggage: fruits. Keep your passport. Reaching airport: 3 hours ahead of departure time Scan your luggage in the X-ray machine close to your airlines check-in counter. text. Here the person in charge will put a safety-checked sticker on the luggage. show your ticket and passport to the security guard.. Do not carry the following items at all. At The Airport Step 1: Enter the airport At the entrance of the airport. Cabin crew: Air hostesses inside the airplane. under US and international copyright laws. Inc. ticket.com. Security X-Ray for baggage. The airline check-in counter is close by. Prohibited Items Do not carry the following items in your carryon luggage: razors. Inc. and a pe n handy.Useful Terms to Know Baggage: Another word for luggage Carry-on luggage: Luggage that you will carry with you inside the airplane (also called cabin luggage) Check-in luggage: Luggage that you will give to the airline. blades. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. Before you travel Enter to airport show your passport & tickets to security person on the gate. blades. All rights reserved.US currency and insurace. weapons. razors. the guard will let you in.com 2010. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. All content available in this document. Step 2: Scan your luggage Make sure you have your passport. Put baggage tag on all your bags. window seats). Immigration counter India before security check. Fill it carefully in all capital letters. Make sure you check the date stamped on your passport. He might ask few questions about your journey. etc.com. Pick up an “embarkation form” from the airline check-in counter. hand over your luggage. TIP: Pick up a tag from the airline counter and put it on each of your carry-on bags. No part of this document may be published. TIP: Make sure the destination airport stamped on your luggage receipt is correct for the checked-in luggage. This stamp is proof of your departure from India. Copyright© Path2usa. and take a receipt of your checkedin luggage. Now proceed to the immigration counter. copied. ticket. including design. ask for it at the time you are checking in.tickets to airline counter staff.com 2010. TIP: If you need a wheelchair. visa. They will give you a boarding pass.g. ask for transit details (if you have any flight change in between). Answer clearly. Step 5: Immigration Check Show passport. 3 . At the immigration counter. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa.com. You will also find these forms lying just outside the immigration counter. text. ask for your seat preference (e. All content available in this document.Step 3: At Airline Check-In Counter Step 4: Departure Forms At the airline check-in counter. the immigration officer will ask for your passport. graphical illustrations. boarding pass and embarkation form. You may not be able to request it afterwards. The immigration officer will take the embarkation form and will return all your other documents after stamping your passport. ask the airline staff. Now proceed to the customs counter.. otherwise you may be asked to return to airline counter to collect these tags. under US and international copyright laws. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. If you have any confusion. Inc. otherwise you can lose your luggage. These are required after immigration. purpose of travel. All rights reserved. Inc. Take the boarding pass. graphical illustrations. Waiting lounge. Walk towards airplane when boarding is announced. Inc. All rights reserved.com 2010. No part of this document may be published. under US and international copyright laws. lotions are either not allowed or must be placed in clearly sealed transparent plastic bags while passing through the security check. Walk towards airline departure gate. and liquids like oil. copied. have your “check-in” luggage scanned. Now you are all set to board the plane. including design.. The officer in charge will put a "security checked" stamp on your boarding pass. usually about 30 minutes prior to departure. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. where a personal security check will be done. Security check.com. razors.com. Copyright© Path2usa. TIP: Sharp objects like knives. Obey the security officers and never crack jokes during a security check. 4 . TIP: Take security checks very seriously. scissors. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. Collect back all your stuff. Then you have to pass through a metal detector. Wait here until the boarding is announced. text. All content available in this document. gel.Step 6: Security check At the security checkpoint. Step 7: Departure Gate Check for the departure gate number written on your boarding pass and go to that gate. Inc. Security check. If you have questions while filling the form.. from time to time. Read the safety instruction booklet. All airports usually have good maps and directions. 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. first thing you must do is to look for the Terminal and Gate number of your next flight. under US and international copyright laws. you can relax or shop at the airport. They will also help you place the baggage in the overhead bins. You will be given a blanket and a pillow. Inc. Before you reach USA Few hours before arrival. drinks etc.com.com 2010. No part of this document may be published. TIP: In case you have to change the terminal. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. do not hesitate to ask any co-passenger for help.Step 8: Inside the airplane Once you are in the flight. At Intermediate Airport As soon as you reach the intermediate/transit airport. Copyright© Path2usa. Use the remote control in your seat to call air hostes. graphical illustrations. 5 . TIP: In case of any problem during your flight. including design. do not hesitate to ask the staff. snacks. text.com. and the other will be the immigration (I-94) form. Once you find the gate. look for the seat number mentioned on your boarding pass. Find your seat number inside the airplane. copied.. apart from passing through the metal detector and X-ray of your hand baggage. the flight attendants will give you two forms to fill. If there's any problem. In case of any problems. ask the airport staff. Fill them very carefully. In the plane you will be served food. then depending on the time you have. All rights reserved. contact the cabin crew. you may need a Transit Visa to leave one airport to go to the other one. Inc. One will be the US custom form. as in some countries. All content available in this document. It is always advisable to find out such information beforehand while booking your ticket. then first find out information about the connecting airport shuttle to the respective terminal. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. Copyright© Path2usa. under US and international copyright laws. Inc.I-94 and custom forms) . Walk towards immigration counter. duration of stay.com 2010. Do not give more information than you are asked. They will take your fingerprints and a photograph as well. graphical illustrations. Check for visa status and expiry date written by the officer on it. address of stay. you will go through immigration check. Move towards baggage collection..com. You may have to wait in line for a few minutes. the inspector will check your passport. purpose of visit. etc. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa.When you reach USA Step 1: Immigration As soon as you get out of the airplane. When your turn comes. All rights reserved. Follow other passengers. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. All content available in this document. 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. text. Inc. TIP: The counter slip of I-94 is very important. No part of this document may be published. The officer will stamp your passport and attach a part of the I-94 form to your passport. He might ask a few questions about your visa status. copied. The visa only allows you entry into the United States. including design.com. 6 . Answer them very carefully and politely. Follow the instruction of officer(Finger print and picture will be taken) . DO NOT LOSE IT. the I-94 form and the customs forms you filled in the airplane before reaching USA. Follow the instruction of officer(Give your passport. Step 3: Customs Take your luggage and proceed through the Customs area. 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. you can proceed towards the "Exit" gate. All rights reserved. Possible reasons: Emphasis on meeting their children. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. If not. If you have declared any plants. your Port of Entry will be the first airport at which you land in USA. you may go to the information counter desk. Copyright© Path2usa. Once you are done. Step 2: Baggage claim Once you are done with immigration. this should not be a big problem. If all passengers’ bags have come out and your bag is missing. etc. TIP: If you later realize that the information on the I-94 is not correct.com. How will you convince the immigration officer at the port of entry why you should stay for 3-6 months? For parents visiting USA. and get all your bags.877-CBP 5511 Monday-Friday. while citing the above possible reasons.Wait for your bags to come out of the conveyor belt.com. The conveyor belt where your luggage will be coming will be marked with the flight number AI001.com 2010. 7 . and enquire about the transport information. Even if you have connecting flights within USA. copied. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. The baggage claim area has many conveyor belts. and a plan to tour around in USA. They will give you a claim number and some documents.relatives. Locate the right baggage area for your flight. under US and international copyright laws. If you are expecting somebody to receive you. Hand over your customs form to the customs officer. 13. proceed to the Baggage Claim area. or other merchandise on the customs form (points 11. grandchildren. Inc. so keep some change handy).It is the I-94 that determines how long you can stay in the country. the officer will ask you to get your luggage checked. but they still need to satisfy the officer with a proper and genuine answer that justifies the longer stay. 14). including design. Take a trolley (which may cost a few dollars.find the baggage loss counter for your airline and report your baggage loss there. 12. No part of this document may be published. The baggage claim area may be crowded. contact your local Customs Office (CBP) or call 1. which requires more time. meats. Inc. you might find them here in this lobby. All content available in this document. graphical illustrations. text. TIP: The airport at which you land first in USA is called the “Port of Entry” (POE). requesting the officer to allow for a 6 months stay for their parents. between 8:30 and 5:00 Eastern Time. TIP: The immigration officer may ask questions related to length of stay.. Just insist that you want to keep them with you. L2. there should not be any discrepancy in the information stated in your documents and what you answer. under US and international copyright laws. All content available in this document. You may find this useful during your flight or at the airport. Sometimes. status.com.. B1 or visitor visa. You will find dialing instructions on the phone. copied. It's always better to carry some $5 or $10 bills. Option 3: Those who can purchase an international calling card can carry the calling card that can be used internationally. answer them properly without any fear. Copyright© Path2usa. etc. don't ever say you will work in US. Making a phone call from any airport Option 1: You can make a phone call to anywhere in the world from most of the airport public booths using a credit card. Indian English Air Hostess Dollar Note Bathroom American English Flight Attendant Dollar Bill Restroom What if? What if at the last moment. graphical illustrations. they ask you to give your cabin bag as check-in luggage? Go towards exit gate. You may have some important documents and jewelry in it. Usually along with the card you get the dialin instruction of various countries. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. All rights reserved. Dialing instructions will be on the card.com. it happens that at the last minute you may be asked to check in your cabin bag. so politely try to talk to them about your problem. especially if your destination is USA and you are travelling in an American airline. Inc. It has happened in few cases. Hand over your custom form. But be careful. For instance. No part of this document may be published. including design.com 2010.Option 2: Buy calling cards from the shops inside the terminal. Remember you are doing a favor to them by traveling by their airline and not vice versa. if you hold H4. American English Here are some useful differences between Indian and American English. 8 . or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. text. Inc. Simply follow the instructions. Don't panic. people have been deported immediately. TIP: If you are questioned by the airport officers. that due to the unsatisfactory answers about the stay. airlines might offer you food. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. or any other reason. If you fall sick in the airplane. If you are at airport. Inc. then it will be delivered to your address in a few days. Or ask to make stay arrangement or another travel plan. Simply inform airline staff and they should take care of your situation. How much money do you need. If your luggage is missing forever. under US and international copyright laws.com. and what are the limits? During the trip. If it is delayed for more than 2 days or so. What if your flight is delayed or canceled? In case your flight is delayed because of bad weather. 9 What if you lose your wallet during travel? Copyright© Path2usa. What if you miss your flight? Talk to the airlines staff or authorities at the airport. inform airport security. they will compensate according to their nominal rules. These directions can be useful for the driver to take you to the right place. What if nobody comes to receive you at the airport? Find out information from the Information Counter. All content available in this document.g. All rights reserved. What if you lose your passport during travel? If you lose your passport. inform the airlines authorities. about the taxi stand or the airport shuttle schedules. Keep approximately $500 (US Dollars) cash in various denominations. you will need money for only meals and small purchases. In case you do not find your check-in luggage.000 in cash or cash value (e. They should be able to arrange medical care for you. money order) across the border while travelling from and to the United States. this doesn't happen. inform airline staff. Try to get driving directions from the web sites like yahoo etc. If you are in airplane. and you have a photocopy of your passport with you: If you are at US airport.What if you lose your luggage? Normally. If you are at the transit airport. or make alternative arrangements. text. they should be able to send you on the next available flight. and make arrangements for your stay. . Request officer to call your children immediately. You cannot carry more than $10. It's always better to have a complete address of your stay. copied. there is usually primary medical care available..com 2010. graphical illustrations. inform the airline staff immediately. You will only need money for emergencies. inform the air hostesses. No part of this document may be published. There is no use of keeping currency in Rupees. including design. inform an immigration officer or security officer. you may ask for the compensation to buy daily necessary stuff till you get your luggage back. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. If it is misplaced during transit or in the airlines. Inc. What if immigration officer stops you for additional checks? Keep phone number of children handy. travellers cheques.com. What if you fall sick during travel? If you are at an airport. cold. 10 . No part of this document may be published. get a doctor's certificate for it.com 2010. after your security check. Keep all the needed eye drops and ointments. During take-off and landing. etc must carry some food items like fruits. However. graphical illustrations. gastric patients. copied. fever. Carry candies to chew and some cotton balls to stuff your ears. Carry enough pills. All content available in this document. then this pain will get worse. the cabin pressure changes which may cause ear blocking and ear pain. It is advisable to carry a backup pair with you. 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.com. It is also advisable to get a thorough check up done before travelling. etc. text. food and perishable items are not always allowed during flight travel. Inc. under US and international copyright laws. You might have to buy them from the airport itself. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. or by opening your mouth widely as if you were yawning.Medical Issues Ask your doctor about travelling precautions. Consult a doctor in case you have a problem. Copyright© Path2usa. or medicine for cold. you might need a prescription to buy them in the USA. This may be relieved by chewing gum. Without recognized prescription you can't get medicine except basic medicines for cough. note the specification of your lenses.. If you wear spectacles. headache. including design. Some people have problems like vomiting sensation. etc. People with some restrictive food diet: diabetic. In such case carry some nasal drops. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. Ask your doctor about the required medicines prior to traveling. If you are traveling with a severe cold. If you need to take medications that contain narcotic drugs or are addictive. Even if you wear contact lenses.com. and emergency medicines. dosages. All rights reserved. Inc. Remember. carry a pair of glasses. pain in ears etc. nausea. 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. dizziness. as it is not provided in most of the international flights. allergies. . . Inc. and arrangement thereof is copyrighted by Path2usa. Name: Address: Phone : Copyright© Path2usa. I. Therefore. I will be accompanying them during their tours. Inc. under US and international copyright laws. The purpose of their visit is to spend time with us. 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. I request you to grant them a longer stay in the USA and let them to stay for 6 months in USA. All rights reserved. I can only show them around and take them to various places on weekends and long weekends. Since I work full-time on week days. They already have a return ticket for ___________ and I have obtained the health insurance for them currently for a period of 4 months. or reproduced on any media without prior written permission from Path2usa. and also tour the country. but also allow them to spend some quality time with my family.since they cannot communicate well in English. No part of this document may be published.com.com. residing at the above address. text. Thanks in advance.com 2010.Letter for Immigration Officer while Entering USA The Immigration Officer. copied. All content available in this document. Please contact me if you have any questions. 12 . am writing on behalf of my parents. including design. A 6-month stay will allow them to not only to tour USA properly. Dear Sir/Madam. graphical illustrations.. NRI/PIO/OCI Status (tick appropriate box) NRI 8. Address in India 15. Telephone number To be filled by Indians only 16. You must fill out and submit the appropriate original form provided by the government. Do not submit this form. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY) 6. Port of final destination 13. Date of Issue (DD/MM/YY) 10. All rights reserved.D 09 34548901 DEPARTURE CARD FOR PASSENGERS Please write in CAPITALS only. Purpose (tick appropriate box) Business Visit Friends / Relatives Transit Medical / Health Official Religion / Pilgrimage Employment Leisure / Holiday Immigration Stamp Education Sport Conference Others Signature of Passenger Copyright© Path2usa. Flight Number 12. 2. Passport Number PIO OCI None 7. Do not write across the lines. One Character in one box as shown below. Country of Residence 5. 13 . Occupation 14.com 2011. Does your Passport carry an ECR stamp? (tick appropriate box) Yes No 17. Name (as in passport) Leave one box blank after every part of the name/initial. 1. Sex (tick appropriate box) Male Female 3. Date of Boarding (DD/MM/YY) 11. The above form is a sample for your reference only and should not be treated as the original. PIO/OCI Card No.. Leave one box blank for space. if any 9. Nationality 4. S.1187). Citizens. CBP Form I-94 (05/08) Arrival Record Admission Number OMB No. This form is in two parts. 1651-0111 Welcome to the United States I 94 Arrival / Departure Record This form must be completed by all persons except U.1.com 2011. Please complete both the Arrival Record (Items 1 through 17) and the Departure Record (Items 18 through 21). Family Name 2. The purposes for this collection are to give the terms of admission and document arrival and departure of nonimmigrant aliens to the U.C. present this form to the CBP Officer. and 8CFR 235. All rights reserved. enter LAND in this space.S.1. 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. The above form is a sample for your reference only and should not be treated as the original. Type or print legibly with pen in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Item-9 If you are entering the United States by land. Airline and Flight Number 10. When all items are completed. You must fill out and submit the appropriate original form provided by the government. must provide this information. 264. Use English.DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U. Do not write on the back of this form. Do not submit this form. Country of Citizenship 5. and Canadian Citizens visiting or in transit. including the INA (8 U.S. First (Given Name) 3. enter SEA in this space. 1651-0111 691349570 21 1. 14 ..S. returning resident aliens. aliens with immigrant visas. Country Where You Boarded Copyright© Path2usa. Sex (Male or Female) 6.C. If you are entering the United States by ship. 1103. All nonimmigrant aliens seeking admission to the U. Failure to provide this information may deny you entry to the United States and result in your removal. Code. unless otherwise exempted. Birth Date (DD/MM/YY) 4.S.S. Passport Number 9. 5 U. 552a(e)(3) Privacy Act Notice: Information collected on this form is required by Title 8 of the U. Passport Issue Date (DD/MM/YY) 7.S. Passport Expiration Date (DD/MM/YY) 8. and 1235. Country Where You Live 11. Customs and Border Protection OMB No. Where You Can be Reached 17. All rights reserved. Customs and Border Protection Departure Record Admission Number OMB No.12. First (Given Name) 3. 1651-0111 691349570 21 1. Address While in the United States (Number and Street) 15. Do not submit this form. Email Address DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U. City Where Visa Was Issued 13. Telephone Number in the U. City and State 16. 15 .S. The above form is a sample for your reference only and should not be treated as the original. Country of Citizenship Copyright© Path2usa.S.com 2011. You must fill out and submit the appropriate original form provided by the government. Date Issued (DD/MM/YY) 14. Family Name 2. Birth Date (DD/MM/YY) 4. or goods that are not considered personal effects) 15. vegetables. seeds. is: value of all articles that will remain in the U. Birth Date Day Month Year Middle 3. animal/wildlife products: (c) disease agents.) and am/are bringing to the U. 148.S.111. Passport number 7. insects: (b) meats. Passport issued by (country) 6..12. 148. Residents – the total value of all goods . Family Name First (Given) 2.000 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs Declaration FORM APPROVED 19 CFR 122 27. 1651-0009 Each arriving traveler or responsible family member must provide the following information (only ONE written declaration per family is required): 1. Countries visited on this trip prior to U. All rights reserved. (Signature) For Official Use Only Date (day/month/year) CBP Form 6059B (01/04) Copyright© Path2usa. snails (d) soil or have been on a farm / ranch / pasture: (c) State Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No 12. or Vessel Name 10. cell cultures. Number of family members traveling with you 4 (a) U. arrival 9. I HAVE READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND HAVE MADE A TRUTHFUL DECLARATION. including commercial merchandise I/we have purchased $ or acquired abroad. used for soliciting Yes No orders.S.110.31 CFR 5316 OMB NO. Country of Residence 8. animals. Street Address (hotel name / destination) (b) City 5. 148. or foreign No Yes equivalent: (see definition of monetary instruments on reverse): 14.S. including commercial Visitors – the total $ merchandise is: Read the instructions on the back of this form. samples. food. You must fill out and submit the appropriate original form provided by the government.U. Airline / Flight No. The above form is a sample for your reference only and should not be treated as the original. The primary purpose of this trip is business 11. Do not submit this form. I have (We have) been in close proximity of (such as touching or handling ) livestock: 13.com 2011.S. (including gifts for someone else. I am (We are) carrying currency or monetary instruments over $10. but not items mailed to the U. Space is provided to list all the items you must declare. 16 . 1498.S.S.13. I am (We are) bringing (a) fruits. I have (We have ) commercial merchandise: (articles for sale. plants. 148.