What should you pay attention to when traveling to the United States?

It is becoming more and more difficult to get a US visa, especially a ten-year visa does not mean that you can enter the United States at will. For friends who like to travel to the United States, you need to be particularly calm about visas and the United States. Things to note when traveling.

Getting a 10-year U.S. visa does not mean leaving as soon as possible! Someone once said that entering the United States is "scaring every step of the way." I often remind people about the U.S. entry policy. Summer is here. Friends who plan to go to the United States, what preparations should be made for entry?

According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, summer vacation is approaching, and many Chinese parents are bringing their children to travel to the United States. Chinese citizens in the United States , especially international students have also entered a peak travel period. The Chinese Embassy in the United States would like to remind everyone to pay attention to the following matters:

1. Medical expenses in the United States are expensive. You should purchase medical, personal accident and other insurance according to your own health and economic situation.

2. Public security in the United States is unstable, with shootings, robberies, and thefts occurring frequently. When traveling in the United States, you should be alert to suspicious people around you and avoid going out alone at night. If you are in danger, please respond calmly and call 911 to call the police (persist in speaking Chinese to get Chinese services).

3. Please pay attention to US climate news and weather forecasts, and take preventive measures. In the event of a sudden natural disaster, follow the instructions of the local rescue department.

4. U.S. border customs law enforcement officers have the right to inspect all incoming personnel (including U.S. citizens) and check their nationality, purpose of entry, and items they carry, including bags, electronic equipment, cars, etc. The inspection powers of the U.S. border law enforcement agencies are not subject to the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and there is no need to apply for a search warrant in advance.

Non-U.S. citizens applying for entry do not have the right to request an attorney or agent when undergoing immigration inspection, unless the applicant is facing a criminal investigation and is in custody.

Generally speaking, the undisputed legitimate rights and interests enjoyed by parties at the scene are limited to making complaints, requesting translation assistance, and refusing to sign. If the party concerned believes that law enforcement officers have engaged in unfair law enforcement behavior or discriminatory practices, please properly preserve relevant evidence, and may request to file a complaint to their superior in person. If law enforcement officers investigate a client on suspicion of a criminal offense during immigration inspection, the client may, in principle, request to hire a lawyer immediately.

If customs law enforcement officers have doubts about the visitor's purpose of entry or the documents he holds, the visitor needs to go to the secondary inspection area for further inspection and interview.

It should be noted that holding a valid U.S. visa does not guarantee your right to enter the United States. Customs enforcement officers have the final decision to allow you to enter the United States. Legal arguments with on-site law enforcement officers are not helpful in resolving immigration obstruction and may even worsen the situation. It is recommended that you answer inquiries from law enforcement officers objectively and rationally.

5. In order to further prevent the threat of terrorism and ensure the safety of passengers and airports, the United States has successively introduced or strictly controlled airport security measures. Please pay attention to relevant news and respect the instructions of law enforcement and staff on site.

6. Minors under the age of 18 should be accompanied by both parents when entering and exiting the United States. If only one parent is accompanying them, a written authorization from the other parent is required; if traveling with grandparents or brothers, When sisters and other relatives or friends travel together or in a group tour, they must have written authorization from their parents.

U.S. border law enforcement does not always require inspection of the authorization letter, but if it requests it, it must be produced. The U.S. official does not provide a template for writing a letter of authorization, but the reminder must include the following content: person traveling, purpose, time, location, contact information of absent parents, etc. It is recommended to write it in English and have it notarized.

7. It is recommended to keep copies of the passport information page and visa page. If your passport is lost, please call the police immediately. Under normal circumstances, you can fly within the United States with a copy of your passport, visa and police record. At the same time, please go to the nearby embassy or consulate general to reissue the corresponding travel documents as soon as possible.

8. Telecommunications fraud targeting Chinese citizens has been rampant around the world recently. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant embassies and consulates abroad have issued multiple reminders and response guidelines. I would like to remind you again that Chinese embassies and consulates abroad and domestic government agencies will not notify Chinese compatriots by phone that domestic cases need to be dealt with, nor will they proactively inform Chinese compatriots that their expired passports need to be extended or reissued, nor will they ask for bank cards, etc. Personal financial information, no transfer or remittance will be requested.

If you receive a call from a stranger informing you of a "traffic accident", "child kidnapped" or other information, be sure to remain calm and wait until the situation is verified through other channels before handling it.

If you are unfortunately deceived, you should promptly report the case to the local police in the United States and also report the case to the domestic public security agency. If the victim is unable to report the crime directly to the domestic public security organs, he or she can promptly report the crime through a close relative in the country and request help from the Anti-Telecommunications Network Fraud Center at the place where the crime was reported (just dial 110). I wish everyone a happy and safe summer vacation.

Consular protection phone number of the Chinese Embassy in the United States:

The Embassy in the United States: 202-4952216

The Consulate General in New York: 212-6953125

Consulate General in San Francisco: 415-2168525

Consulate General in Los Angeles: 213-8078052

Consulate General in Chicago: 312-7800170

< p>Consulate General in Houston: 713-5219215

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Available in the five major consular districts: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shenyang

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