Tickets to America

[sarachid 0]

My fiance has the visa and is planning on coming here in the next 2 weeks but we don't know if he has to go through JFK or can he transit through France then to Atlanta... then from Atlanta to Kansas City... ?? Hope I did not confuse anyone becuase I am a little bit confused .... I really don't know about coming into the United States.... I guess my guestion is can Atlanta process him in??

Thank you to everyone...

Sarah

[MrsAmera 41]

Any airport that recieves international flights can process him. From that point he can connect to anywhere in the United States.

[frndly1 1]

Sarah, I would say it really depends on what you are trying to do. If your FI wants a Temp Work Authoriztion then I would say have him come into JFK then continue on. If you dont want the work Autho then do the cheapest and quickest route.

Just my 2 cents

[Jenn! 918]

Also keep in mind that Atlanta is a more difficult POE than JFK, particularly for muslims. Although many people have gotten through without issue. I just thought you might like to know, all other things being equal.

Edited June 7, 2006 by jenn3539

[sarachid 0]

well that is another issues is the work auth. does he have to have it to work here???

[Jenn! 918]

well that is another issues is the work auth. does he have to have it to work here???

He will apply for work authorization after you get married and he adjusts his status. He can not work without it.

JFK issues temporary authorization that expires in 90 days from the day of entry. Many find that it is a waste of time because 99.9% of the time, there will be a gap between the expiration of the temporary authorization and the regular employment authorization approval.

[sarachid 0]

Also keep in mind that Atlanta is a more difficult POE than JFK, particularly for muslims. Although many people have gotten through without issue. I just thought you might like to know, all other things being equal.

well that is what I told him but I don't think he realises. Thank you I will tell him that JFK is the best choice. Also he does need to ask for a work auth. correct??

[Jenn! 918]

Also keep in mind that Atlanta is a more difficult POE than JFK, particularly for muslims. Although many people have gotten through without issue. I just thought you might like to know, all other things being equal.

well that is what I told him but I don't think he realises. Thank you I will tell him that JFK is the best choice. Also he does need to ask for a work auth. correct??

If he goes through JFK, he should get the temp work authorization stamp on his I-94 without having to ask. If he goes through Atlanta, they do not offer temp work authorization.

[sarachid 0]

ok I understand now.. thank you so much does he need to bring anything back from the paperwork we did for the change of status or any other things we have to do??

[frndly1 1]

Sara,

Please make sure your FI brings the following documents:

Birth Certificate - Original with english translation

Police Certificate - Original with English Translation

Immuzation Records - Original with english translation

If he has gone to school and wish to go here, then get school transcripts with course descriptions and make sure there is an english translation for them.

this is all I can think of right now.

Kathy

ok I understand now.. thank you so much does he need to bring anything back from the paperwork we did for the change of status or any other things we have to do??

[sarah and hicham 3]

Sara,

Please make sure your FI brings the following documents:

Birth Certificate - Original with english translation

Police Certificate - Original with English Translation

Immuzation Records - Original with english translation

If he has gone to school and wish to go here, then get school transcripts with course descriptions and make sure there is an english translation for them.

this is all I can think of right now.

Kathy

ok I understand now.. thank you so much does he need to bring anything back from the paperwork we did for the change of status or any other things we have to do??

I have a question about those translations- when you take them to the Consulate for the interview do they give them back? Should they make copies to bring with them here or will they get the originals back? Are copies acceptable here later on? Thankssss

Sarah

[esperando 0]

Sara they will give you everything back when he picks up the visa!

[Meriem_DZ 37]

I just talked to my travel agent, to get an idea on how to get Hachemi here to the USA, and the cost, especially during peak travel time. He told me he could get a oneway ticket from Algiers to Casa then to JFK for about 1000. dollars. He said just let him know when Hachemi has a visa in hand. I also looked on the Air Maroc website today and a flight from Casa to JFK one way is about 700 dollars. The trip from Algiers to Casa is about 300 dollars. So he is right on the cost.

Meriem