bringing money from abroad when entering USA

[DLR & M 0]

I have a question...My husband will be coming from Jordan soon as his interview is scheduled for 06/03/2012. My question is this: When he prepares to leave Jordan he may have around 5000JD or a little less. Does anyone have a suggestion on how he can transfer this money to me, or should he get it as check to deposit here in the USA, or what? I don't think it would be a good idea for him to bring it as cash with him while he checks through the "Port of Entry." Does anyone have any suggestions on this? I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

[Neetz 7]

As far as i know you can bring up to but not over 10,000 cash into the US at POE, i believe it is USD amount, if you have more than that then it has to be declared on the customs card they give you to fill in on the plane/airport. I am basing this on travelling from Ireland...hope this helps, but it might be wise to check it out on the Dept of State site in case it has changed or is different for each country. Good Luck!

[DLR & M 0]

Thank you so much for your quick response. I will keep looking for answers. Thanks again.

[Holly2234 66]

Does he have online banking?

If he has a bank account in Jordan with online banking he can leave it in that account (obviously some cash for anything he buys on the journey with him) and transfer the money once he gets a US bank account or transfer it to your bank account. An easy way to do this is with Paypal (if he doesnt want to or its too expensive to do a direct bank transfer). There will be some fees but it wont be extortionate.

I would not advise him transferring the money to you prior to his interview though. That could raise suspicions. If he is going to do it that way, its best done after he gets approved.

Good luck to you both for his interview!

[DLR & M 0]

Does he have online banking?

If he has a bank account in Jordan with online banking he can leave it in that account (obviously some cash for anything he buys on the journey with him) and transfer the money once he gets a US bank account or transfer it to your bank account. An easy way to do this is with Paypal (if he doesnt want to or its too expensive to do a direct bank transfer). There will be some fees but it wont be extortionate.

I would not advise him transferring the money to you prior to his interview though. That could raise suspicions. If he is going to do it that way, its best done after he gets approved.

Good luck to you both for his interview!

Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate all of the advice.