Question about entry

[Be83 0]

Hey guys!

Maybe someone can help me with my questions about the entry to the US.

1. At check-in, should I tell them I have a visa?!

2. Will I have to fill out the green form (I-94w I think it is) like others from visa waiver countries or just the white customs form???

3. and then what line am I getting in at POE (Atlanta)???

I leave in a month, but I have been wondering about these question for a while...

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Check in? No you don't need to. Unless they ask. But then again you'll give them your passport to check in and they'll likely see the visa. The Customer Service Reps aren't Border agents

Atlanta is a BUSY airport (busiest in the world actually). You'll get in line for tourists (yes, Altanta has been known to kick you to the back on the line if you are in the wrong line) and NOT the one for US citizens/residents. You'll be escorted to their little secondary screening room.

Not sure about the I-94 but I assume not.

Good luck

[Harsh_77 718]

At check-in they will see the stamp in your pport and might ask to see the envelope, but thats it.

For filling the form check with air-line crew, most of the time they are aware wht forms u need to fill, I think you will have to fill one customs declaration form, declaring any organic material if u have any.

Once you de-board the plane and get in the building, there is always an officer who will guide you to right line, so you can check with them which line you need to stand in.

So relax and have good time.

[Mithmeoi 29]

To add on to this topic... do they allow the spouse to tag along through the same line?

My hubby has only flown once to the states, before we were married, and he got very lost in the airport when he split us up at customs in Ireland. He gets easily confused with all the legal jargon on the forms too, so it'd be very helpful if I was there with him.

[Be83 0]

Thanks guys!

@Canadian_wife...I assumed I have to go to the visitors line, but wasn't 100% sure, so thanks! Don't want to get send to the very back lol there's a connection I have to get on to haha but I'll ask someone to make sure anyways. I've never had problems with the IOs before so hopefully everything will be easy

[Be83 0]

To add on to this topic... do they allow the spouse to tag along through the same line?

My hubby has only flown once to the states, before we were married, and he got very lost in the airport when he split us up at customs in Ireland. He gets easily confused with all the legal jargon on the forms too, so it'd be very helpful if I was there with him.

I think he will have to go through the tourist line as well. Just ask before you get into a line.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Generally yes they do allow the spouse to come with you, however you will be separated when you go through secondary screening.

Good luck

[Be83 0]

Generally yes they do allow the spouse to come with you, however you will be separated when you go through secondary screening.

Good luck

regulations...haha...gotta love them!

canadian_wife...do you happen to know if delta is "nice" lol i "only" have 3 hours between my flights in atlanta and i think it might not be enough lolol and i would be mad, if we had to pay for another flight because immi takes forever

[canadian_wife 1,822]

As I said, Atlanta is a tremendously busy airport, so honestly, 3 hours might not be enough time. Last time I entered directly into Atlanta, it took me an hour to get through, and I didn't have to go through secondary. It depends on the volume at the time and when you intend to fly

I suggest getting travel insurance in case the flight is missed. You can call delta and see what their procedues are if you miss your flight.

Good luck

[Be83 0]

Good idea to call. I don't think I can still get travel insurance. I had the option to get one when we booked, but it didn't cover missed connections or lost baggage or anything like that so we decided not to book it...

And who knows what's going on that day. I fly on a weekday, so it might be enough, who knows. I'm sure I'll see when I get there lol