Precautions for flying to the United States

Page 1: notes for flying to the United States 1. Precautions for flying to the United States for the first time: make plans early and leave when it is time to leave.

After students determine the target institution, they can make a good trip plan in advance according to the start date of I-20 and the orientation arrangement of freshmen. It should be noted here that the earliest time to go to the United States cannot be earlier than 30 days before the departure date, so be sure to calculate the date. If you want to visit the United States in advance, you need to apply for an additional tourist visa. Every winter and summer vacation is the peak season for going abroad. Outbound tourists and students studying abroad are faced with the problem of air tickets, which need to be understood and prepared as soon as possible.

2. Matters needing attention when flying to the United States for the first time: protect rights and interests, and purchase tickets through formal channels.

International air tickets are generally expensive, so students should keep their eyes open when buying them. Don't just ask for low prices and ignore the qualifications and reputation of ticketing agencies or travel agencies, so as not to cause economic and tourism troubles. Commonly used American airlines are: American Airlines, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, Mainland and so on. For air tickets involving transit in a third country, students should carefully verify whether they need to apply for a transit visa.

3. Matters needing attention when flying to the United States for the first time: baggage allowance and belt restriction requirements

For baggage allowance, the requirements of airlines are slightly different. Therefore, it is necessary to consult the relevant airlines for specific verification to find out whether there are any student baggage discounts, so as to avoid paying too much fines for baggage problems after arriving at the airport.

In terms of luggage preparation, according to the requirements of the US Customs, pirated books, computer programs and other items are not allowed to enter the United States, and pirated products will be confiscated and destroyed. Vegetables, fruits and other unprocessed plant products are generally prohibited from being imported or require permits to enter the customs; Strictly restrict the entry of canned and salted meat products and dried meat products. Therefore, when preparing luggage in the early stage, we must be cautious and try to avoid potential problems.

4. Notes for the first time to fly to the United States: Bring important documents.

In addition to the checked baggage, there are some important documents that you must take with you when you get on the plane, such as passport (valid for no less than six months at the time of entry), I20, medical certificate and vaccination certificate, complete transcripts of domestic schools, graduation certificate, etc. So as not to affect the entry, or bring unnecessary trouble to the later study and life.

Chapter II: Matters needing attention after entering the United States 1) You should take your passport with you and keep it properly. You can lose everything, and it is best not to lose your passport.

2) No matter where you transfer, follow the transfer light. If you have assigned a position, remember which door you are in. If you haven't made a reservation yet, make a reservation at the counter of your own airline.

3) The process of flying abroad is a little different from that in China, but it is nothing more than going through the steps of cost, funding and security inspection;

You need one more exit procedure when you leave the country, especially after distribution and before security check, you need to check whether you meet the exit requirements. China citizens need to fill out the exit card in Chinese before going to the customs. The first time I went abroad, I filled in the English part in a hurry, only to be called back to fill it out again (China people just look down on those who know English when they are obviously from China).

4) Whether you leave the country or enter the country, be sure to ask the customs officer to stamp your passport and see the time clearly. If one chapter is missing, one entry and exit record will be missing, and it will be very troublesome to be suspected of smuggling in the future.

5) Before the plane lands, you need to fill in the entry card, and non-American citizens need to fill out another I94.

6) After getting off the plane, you should run to the customs at the speed of a leopard, run along the arrival light and wait for entry at the visitor counter. Why do you use a punch? Although there are only dozens or dozens of people in front. You should know that the immigration inspection time in the United States is very long, with an average of about 5 minutes for one person. Unfortunately, there is 10 minute. If there are ten people in front of you, you have to wait at least 1 hour to get through customs ... but don't leave anything on the plane.

7) When you go through customs, you need to take your passport and two forms filled out on the plane. If it is the first time to enter China, you need a certificate from the school or something (I don't know if it is I20, please answer it, Great Xia). First press the fingerprint with the left index finger, then press the fingerprint with the right index finger, and then take a picture with the camera. Then the customs officer will ask you questions. The first question will take a long time. Take it easy. Under normal circumstances, they won't refuse you entry. Finally, they will stamp your I-94 with the time you can stay in the United States. So someone once asked, my visa is only for three months, but what should I do for at least six months in a semester? In fact, the validity of the visa is only the validity of your entry time, and the time you can stay after entry is subject to I-94, which is also the proof of your short stay in the United States. Therefore, I-94 must be put together with the passport.

8) After that, you can claim your luggage even if you enter the United States.

The United States is indeed a magical land, which is full of hope and hidden risks. When they first arrive in the United States, international students need not be too nervous. They should first think about how to settle down and then seek development.