question for those who came on ir1/cr1 here

[johnsmith 0]

i learnt in another thread that the visa issued to my wife isn't endorsed yet. she is flying to usa first time. what should one check on customs - resident or visitor.

[YuAndDan 153]

It is recommended to go through the Non-Resident, immigration "visitor" line, the time we went through, if the visitor's lines get backed up, a rep from immigrations will direct people to other lines like resident.

[MargotDarko 0]

It is recommended to go through the Non-Resident, immigration "visitor" line, the time we went through, if the visitor's lines get backed up, a rep from immigrations will direct people to other lines like resident.

Do you know if the OP's wife should check "visitor" on the customs form then?

[YuAndDan 153]

It is recommended to go through the Non-Resident, immigration "visitor" line, the time we went through, if the visitor's lines get backed up, a rep from immigrations will direct people to other lines like resident.

Do you know if the OP's wife should check "visitor" on the customs form then?

NO, and they wont need to fill out an I-94, just the customs declaration form is all.

[johnsmith 0]

yeah cos there are different rules for declaring customs for visitor/residents

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

i learnt in another thread that the visa issued to my wife isn't endorsed yet. she is flying to usa first time. what should one check on customs - resident or visitor.

An interesting question -- logically, she should check resident as she will be one once the visa is endorsed, and she will not reach customs until after the endorsement. But I will defer to those with greater knowledge on this point!

[MargotDarko 0]

i learnt in another thread that the visa issued to my wife isn't endorsed yet. she is flying to usa first time. what should one check on customs - resident or visitor.

An interesting question -- logically, she should check resident as she will be one once the visa is endorsed, and she will not reach customs until after the endorsement. But I will defer to those with greater knowledge on this point!

YuandDan has already said that "resident" should be checked.

[moonhunt 1]

Yes, it should be checked as "resident" for customs declaration form.

Which line she should standing on will be depending on the situation.

Best way to figure out is to ask immigration officer, who is doing traffic control on the site.

You will see immigration officer to let the people know which line they should be lined.

She may direct dedicated booth/desk for "new" immigration people, or resident/citizen line.

Since it is first time to come to U.S., if you have lots of items for move-in, you may tell to Customs officer that you are "new" immigrant to U.S. so they can waive some taxes on items for move-in situation.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

i learnt in another thread that the visa issued to my wife isn't endorsed yet. she is flying to usa first time. what should one check on customs - resident or visitor.

An interesting question -- logically, she should check resident as she will be one once the visa is endorsed, and she will not reach customs until after the endorsement. But I will defer to those with greater knowledge on this point!

YuandDan has already said that "resident" should be checked.

D'oh!! I totally missed that one!

[simple_male 1]

She should check on "resident," as she is coming to USA as a permanent resident. Tell her not to fill out I-94 abroad which applies to non-immigrant visa holders only. She only needs to fill out the custom's form.

i learnt in another thread that the visa issued to my wife isn't endorsed yet. she is flying to usa first time. what should one check on customs - resident or visitor.