JFK airport

[AlexandMaria 0]

Hi everyone... I know that the temporary EAD is sort of controversial on this board cause some think it's a waste and others seem eager to get it. Well, my fiance and I are thinking it might be worth it if we can find inexpensive flights routed through JFK. My question is this: He will probably be flying in on one airline and have to switch to another to stay within our budget. How long of a layover does he need in order to go through immigration, etc?? Has anyone been through this process who could give us some tips!

Thanks!

[Steph1010 1]

My fiance had a 2 hour layover and he made it through in about 20 minutes. He received the temp ead and has been working with it. Even a part time job making minimum wage was worth it to us (luckily he found a full time job) but it helped pay for aos.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Hi everyone... I know that the temporary EAD is sort of controversial on this board cause some think it's a waste and others seem eager to get it. Well, my fiance and I are thinking it might be worth it if we can find inexpensive flights routed through JFK. My question is this: He will probably be flying in on one airline and have to switch to another to stay within our budget. How long of a layover does he need in order to go through immigration, etc?? Has anyone been through this process who could give us some tips!

Thanks!

It only took my wife half an hour to get through JFK on her K-1. But I would have a 3 or 4 hour window to make connections to be on the safe side. Worst case is you have to kill time in the airport.

[ghallett 0]

My immigration questions at JFK also only took about 20 minutes.

[zyggy 9]

You should give yourself at least a 3 hour layover for any unanticipated problems... Plus you have the added burden of going to another airline and checking in there and then going back through security...

Edited June 20, 2006 by zyggy

[Craig2006 0]

I would give yourself 3-4 hours for the layover. It took Elaina a little over 1 1/2 hours to get thru immigration. Of course 3 planes arrived within 20 minutes of each other which slowed things down.

[AlexandMaria 0]

Thanks guys, I just booked a flight that arrives to JFK at 3:50 and we make our connection at 6:49. That's 3 hours and I am praying it gives us enough time (assuming that we arrive on time and everything).

I would give yourself 3-4 hours for the layover. It took Elaina a little over 1 1/2 hours to get thru immigration. Of course 3 planes arrived within 20 minutes of each other which slowed things down.