What do you need to show at immigration?
What do you need to show at immigration?
Arriving in the U.S.: Immigration Inspection
- Valid Passport*: must be valid at least 6 months into the future at the time of admission.
- Valid U.S. Visa** (Canadian citizens do not need a visa)
- Your Immigration Document: an I-20 for F-1 status or a DS-2019 for J-1 status.
What questions do immigration officers ask at airport?
Prepare for Likely Questions From U.S. CBP Officials
- Why are you visiting the United States? ...
- Where will you be staying? ...
- Who will you be visiting? ...
- How long will you be staying in the U.S.? If you're coming in with an immigrant visa (have been approved for U.S. permanent residence), you won't likely be asked this.
Does immigration check you at the airport?
You will pass through a US immigration checkpoint shortly after you exit the plane. Make sure you have all your required papers in order and ready to show to the CBP agent in the airport when the time comes. Remember to pack the documents you need to enter the US in your carry-on luggage for easy access.