POE Processing Times

[SabLan 0]

First, forgive me, but the searches did not yield clear results.  I know this is subjective and we are all here to help each other.

For those that have gone through the POE entry process, approximately how much time should we allow between connecting flights?  We can do a connecting flight that we catch 90 minutes after landing(Miami) or there is an option for about 3 hours or we can go to IAH(Houston) and have 200 minutes between connecting flights.  Are we safer allowing far more time, 11 hour layover.  Any opinions are welcomed.  Thank you.

Edited June 2 by SabLan
Added clarification for Poe process

[Sukie 1,454]

90 minutes is probably not enough time.  3 hours or 200 minutes is much better.  11 hours is overkill.

 

Best of luck on your journey!

 

Sukie in NY

[Ryan H 3,812]

**Moved from K1 Progress Reports to General Immigration-Related Discussion; topic is applicable to mutiple visas.**

 

~~Moderator hat off~~

 

Allow for more time than 90 minutes.  The variables your can't plan on are how many international flights are arriving at the same time and how many other immigrant visa holders will be process at the same time.

[TBoneTX 45,031]

Another variable is whether your first flight will be delayed, reducing connection (and POE) time.

 

The typical recommendation here is 3 hours minimum and 4 hours optimally.