Documents asked at the Port of Entry in the USA

[Johana&Jared 0]

I'm leaving for Houston this Friday. I have got my passport with the visa, a sealed envelope from the embassy, too. I thought things would be easy from this point but it seems they will not. I read I'd have to go through an interview in the US airport, too, and also present these things and fill in some forms there or on the plane. Is there ANYTHING else I should take? I was told by someone at VJ that I had to show and present my vaccine records, and preferably ALL the copies of the paperwork my fiancé and I presented at the embassy. Is this true? what do they ACTUALLY ask for? I thought the sealed envelope did include my vaccine records. My fiancé took all the copies and massive paperwork, as well as my vaccine record papers with him when he left Peru this Sunday. Please help! I think I shouldn't worry, that all I should bring is that sealed envelope and my passport, but I have felt confused and worried too.

[junglejao 0]

I'm leaving for Houston this Friday. I have got my passport with the visa, a sealed envelope from the embassy, too. I thought things would be easy from this point but it seems they will not. I read I'd have to go through an interview in the US airport, too, and also present these things and fill in some forms there or on the plane. Is there ANYTHING else I should take? I was told by someone at VJ that I had to show and present my vaccine records, and preferably ALL the copies of the paperwork my fiancé and I presented at the embassy. Is this true? what do they ACTUALLY ask for? I thought the sealed envelope did include my vaccine records. My fiancé took all the copies and massive paperwork, as well as my vaccine record papers with him when he left Peru this Sunday. Please help! I think I shouldn't worry, that all I should bring is that sealed envelope and my passport, but I have felt confused and worried too.

Hi There,

I came through Atlanta with my fiance a few weeks ago and it was really pretty easy. On the plane you only have to fill out the regular customs and immigrations forms- nothing unusual. We entered the visitor line at the airport, and when we got to the first counter the woman took one of the forms. While she took his fingerprints and photo (standard for all foreign visitors), she asked how we met and when we were getting married- I got the feeling it was more polite conversation than interrogation, but I could be wrong. We spent maybe 3 minutes with her, then she sent us to the customs people (just like everyone else). Once we got there, we were sent to a different desk where we handed over his passport, the sealed envelope (which does indeed contain the vaccination information) and his customs document (that he filled out on the plane). I think we waited maybe 10-15 minutes when one of the officers came over, told us the date we needed to be married by (90 days), handed over Jorge's passport with an entry stamp and I94 stapled in it, and said "Welcome the the United States". That was it- pretty painless. Try not to worry too much about it- I know it's stressful but you've already been given your visa so you're 98% there. Good luck!!

[MandR 0]

It is painless coming into the U.S. after all that you've gone though.

As mentioned in the previous post. You will have to complete a couple if standard customs /immigration forms on the plane. Everyone onboard has to do the same. One is the I-94 form that you will be given back or stapled in your passport by the immigration officer at the airport. You will need this I-94 form to do a couple of things on this end, so don't lose it.

You will probably be called into a small office to be asked 1 or 2 questions (usually alone) and give the immigration officer your brown envelope (don't open this, keep i sealed). He will tell you that you have 90 days to marry and wish you well.

You DO NOT have to have all the papers your fiance completed that you took to the embassy. All you need is your passport with your K-1 visa, the brown envelope (it has your vaccination and medical inside) and a nice big smile as you are finally here in the U.S.A.

One thing I will tell you. If your fiance is not traveling with you, you maybe the last person to come out from immigration from your flight. He may think "oh no she missed the flight or something is wrong"........ No, no, all is ok... it just takes a little longer than the others.

So don't worry, have a safe flight to Houston and WELCOME........

[Urge To Race 2]

The only forms to fill out are the customs document and I94 (arrival/departure record). These are really simple forms. Whether you have an "interview" and the exact procedure depends on the POE and the officer.

My wife came through JFK with me. It was painless. Since I was with her, we both went through the citizen line. I told him my wife was activating her K3. The POE officer scanned my passport first, and stamped the customs form. Then, he took her envelop, passport and I94, entered some info on his computer, wrote her A number on the I94, stamped it, stapled it in her passport, took her finger prints and digital photo (required for US-VISIT for all foreigners). He did all of this without saying one word. He then said "ok, go on". We did... claimed our luggage, went through customs. No questions asked by the officer. A different officer may have asked questions, our guy was mum (which was a welcome thing let me tell you).

Different POEs may have a more formal questioning phase, etc. No little office visit for my wife though.

[FaSa2008 0]

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I'm leaving for Houston this Friday. I have got my passport with the visa, a sealed envelope from the embassy, too. I thought things would be easy from this point but it seems they will not. I read I'd have to go through an interview in the US airport, too, and also present these things and fill in some forms there or on the plane. Is there ANYTHING else I should take? I was told by someone at VJ that I had to show and present my vaccine records, and preferably ALL the copies of the paperwork my fiancé and I presented at the embassy. Is this true? what do they ACTUALLY ask for? I thought the sealed envelope did include my vaccine records. My fiancé took all the copies and massive paperwork, as well as my vaccine record papers with him when he left Peru this Sunday. Please help! I think I shouldn't worry, that all I should bring is that sealed envelope and my passport, but I have felt confused and worried too.

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

I'm leaving for Houston this Friday. I have got my passport with the visa, a sealed envelope from the embassy, too. I thought things would be easy from this point but it seems they will not. I read I'd have to go through an interview in the US airport, too, and also present these things and fill in some forms there or on the plane. Is there ANYTHING else I should take? I was told by someone at VJ that I had to show and present my vaccine records, and preferably ALL the copies of the paperwork my fiancé and I presented at the embassy. Is this true? what do they ACTUALLY ask for? I thought the sealed envelope did include my vaccine records. My fiancé took all the copies and massive paperwork, as well as my vaccine record papers with him when he left Peru this Sunday. Please help! I think I shouldn't worry, that all I should bring is that sealed envelope and my passport, but I have felt confused and worried too.

JOHANA&JARED,

The Houston airport Customs team is excellent and a pleasure to deal with. Even me a U.S. citizen coming thru my home airport and working with these guys is a pleasure, do not worry, always be polite, and they will do the same.

Welcome to Houston!!!!

Paris Heart