Denver International Airport Port of Entry and Customs

[Him and Her 1 1]

What can my fiance expect when going through Customs at Denver International Airport? Length of time, questions he'll be asked, etc... Can anyone share their experience? Thanks!

[TBoneTX 45,308]

Others can comment on Denver specifically; in general, length of time depends on how many international flights might be arriving at one time, and the CBP staffing levels.

K-1 entrants typically aren't given a hard time by CBP, because CBP figures that they've rather recently been put through the wringer at the consulate. However, any K-1 entrant can be denied entry for any reason that the consulate might use.

What I did when Mrs. T-B.-to-be was arriving -- and what I've done when her relatives were visiting -- was to telephone the CBP office at the arrival airport. I asked how many flights typically arrived at (say) 4 p.m. on a Tuesday, and whether full staffing levels were typical. If you're lucky enough to reach a CBP agent who isn't beastly busy, you'll get a good answer. If your inquiries are blown off, call back in a few hours and reach somebody else.

If there will be language difficulties, ask if a bilingual agent or civilian can be present at the flight's approximate arrival time.

Look on the Denver Airport's website to see if the number for the CBP port is listed; if not, go to cbp.gov and search under "ports of entry."

EDITED TO ADD: Aha -- here you go: http://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/denver

Edited January 9, 2016 by TBoneTX

[Boiler 45,525]

I think there is only one flight from the UK and one from Europe, most of the other flights are to Mexico etc and mostly Muricans so not long lines.

But then not a lot of staff either.

Never had any great delay getting through, especially if you are quick off the plane.

I do not recollect any particular questions, just hand over your paperwork and be sent to secondary, not much to ask.

[TBoneTX 45,308]

Ah, yes -- being quick off the plane is helpful.

[sumehra29 22]

My fiancé traveled to Boston on a k1 visa from casablanca . He was asked how we know each other who the sponsor is which is me . What I do for work and what he does in his country . And when is your wedding date and then welcome to America

[ILikeBread 43]

When I landed in Denver (just for a visit though) there was 2 intl flights arriving at the same time (BA from Heathrow and an Icelandair flight) took me around an hour to go through immigration and customs.

The BA flight was a packed 747 so...

[Him and Her 1 1]

Thanks for the tips!

[Uoas 58]

On 1/11/2016 at 5:30 AM, sumehra29 said:

My fiancé traveled to Boston on a k1 visa from casablanca . He was asked how we know each other who the sponsor is which is me . What I do for work and what he does in his country . And when is your wedding date and then welcome to America

 

I know this is an old post but did your fiancé fly directly to Boston from Casa? I’ve been reading that Moroccans need to apply for transits visas for most connecting flights (Canada, Germany, Spain, etc) and was wondering if he did that.

 

[sumehra29 22]

56 minutes ago, Uoas said:

 

I know this is an old post but did your fiancé fly directly to Boston from Casa? I’ve been reading that Moroccans need to apply for transits visas for most connecting flights (Canada, Germany, Spain, etc) and was wondering if he did that.

 

No moroccons do not need a visa to transit to another flight in Europe or Canada . Who ever posed that is a liar and never traveled 

[TBoneTX 45,308]

Most recent question is answered, so thread from 2016 is now closed to further comment.

Anyone is free to start another thread on this topic.