Welcome to the United States of America!

All travelers who are not US citizens, please have your passport in your hand before you speak to a customs and immigration agent. Take out your passport before you speak to a customs official.

Question: Next in line. Give me your passport, please.

Answer: Good morning. Here’s my passport.

Q: Good morning. What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?

A: I’m visiting family in New York City.

Q: Where will you be staying during your visit?

A: I’ll be staying with my sister.

Q: What is the address you will be staying at?

A: My sister lives at 101 West 4th Street, in Manhattan.

Q: How long do you intend to stay in the United States?

A: I’ll be here for two weeks. My return flight is on April 22.

Agent: Please look into the camera…thank you. Welcome to the United States of America.

Your Entry Has Been Denied!

All travelers who are not US citizens, please have your passport in your hand before you speak to a customs and immigration agent. Take out your passport before you speak to a customs official.

Question: Next in line. Give me your passport, please.

Answer: Good morning. Here’s my passport.

Q: Good morning. What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?

A: I’m visiting as a tourist. I came to see New York City!

Q: Where will you be staying during your visit?

A: I’m not sure yet. I think I will stay at an Airbnb. Or maybe I’ll stay with some friends.

Q: How long do you intend to stay in the United States?

A: I want to stay for two weeks. But I don’t know if I can afford it.

Q: How do you plan to support yourself financially during your stay?

A: A friend of mine who lives in the city said he would give me some money.

Agent: I’m sorry, sir, your entry has been denied. Please follow me…