Spouse visa luggage

[Rin R 5]

Hi,

My wife will be coming to US for the first time on a spouse visa. Somewhere I heard that when you fly in, as a first-time immigrant, you get unlimited luggage in air flight.

 

Not sure if that's true or false. Have you heard of anything like that?

 

Thanks

 

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

4 minutes ago, Rin R said:

Hi,

My wife will be coming to US for the first time on a spouse visa. Somewhere I heard that when you fly in, as a first-time immigrant, you get unlimited luggage in air flight.

 

Not sure if that's true or false. Have you heard of anything like that?

 

Thanks

 

 

Where did you hear this???? This is not true at all and I have never heard anything like this before. 

[Going through 5,671]

Completely false.

[janet3 1,170]

12 minutes ago, Rin R said:

Hi,

My wife will be coming to US for the first time on a spouse visa. Somewhere I heard that when you fly in, as a first-time immigrant, you get unlimited luggage in air flight.

 

Not sure if that's true or false. Have you heard of anything like that?

 

Thanks

 

 

Most major airlines (united, American, delta) allow for two small carry-on bags and one checked bag  (under a certain weight). I would check the carrier's website for limitations.

Edited April 14, 2018 by janet3

[jskibo 588]

As long as you pay for anything over two bags (one on some carriers), then yes its unlimited, just not free

 

[JFH 12,190]

Depends on the carrier. Singapore Airlines allows double the usual amount for people travelling on an immigrant visa. At least they did some years ago. I work for an airline and I can assure you that US-flagged carriers do not allow "unlimited" luggage free of charge to immigrants. The fuel is just too expensive for that. And the handling fees by the airport security screeners. 

 

You may get a check-in agent who turns a blind eye to an overweight bag but that's as good as it gets. 

Edited April 14, 2018 by JFH

[Rin R 5]

thank you all. you guys are amazing. I needed to know that

[geowrian 22,337]

Ask your carrier for their luggage policies. Be sure to report back which ones do this.

[ms_bobdog 501]

Depends on airline and sometimes ticket type. Some airlines are more generous with luggage allowance if you buy certain ticket types (I have seen student fares, for instance). 

[Springrain22 427]

It's all BS. Just imagine thousands of people bringing unlimited luggage? Come on, it's not even funny. If you want unlimited luggage, be ready to pay unlimited price.

[NJI751 12]

Lol...coming from country where rumors like this are prevalent, this one gave me a good laugh. 

 

A popular rumor my home country is that if you win the DV Lottery, Uncle Sam will give you a house and a car to welcome you.

[payxibka 10,045]

14 hours ago, Rin R said:

Hi,

My wife will be coming to US for the first time on a spouse visa. Somewhere I heard that when you fly in, as a first-time immigrant, you get unlimited luggage in air flight.

 

Not sure if that's true or false. Have you heard of anything like that?

 

Thanks

 

 

Stop listening to places where you heard this...  Definitive answer will always be the carriers website where they describe the baggage allowances

[payxibka 10,045]

13 hours ago, janet3 said:

Most major airlines (united, American, delta) allow for two small carry-on bags and one checked bag  (under a certain weight). I would check the carrier's website for limitations.

International flights are different and vary by carrier.  As mentioned the carrier's website is the source if info

[Rin R 5]

1 hour ago, NJI751 said:

Lol...coming from country where rumors like this are prevalent, this one gave me a good laugh. 

 

A popular rumor my home country is that if you win the DV Lottery, Uncle Sam will give you a house and a car to welcome you.

Hahahah...thats a good one

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Off-Topic; topic is about airline luggage policies.