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As in most countries, going through customs in the U.S. is a two-part process. First, you will encounter an agent of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), who will want to see your passport and visa. At some airports, especially New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, these agents are multi-lingual. However, you should be prepared to use English as much as possible.
Travelers from most countries (Western Europe, Canada, Japan) can pick up a visa at the border when they reach the U.S. If you are unsure about this, it is a good idea to check with your U.S. Consulate. Your visa will be valid for 90 days and cannot be extended. Shortly before you arrive in the U.S., you will be given a small white I-94 card on board the plane. After you fill out the card, you will give it to the INS agent at the airport. He will keep one copy and the other copy will be stapled in your passport. The I-94 card is a record of your arrival and departure dates. The date of your departure is the date when the card expires. You will give up the I-94 when you leave the U.S.
If you anticipate spending more than 90 days in the United States, you should apply for B-1/B-2 visa. This visa can be extended for up to one year. It is primarily intended for business persons and tourists.
You'll soon discover that the United States, while racially and ethnically diverse, is basically a monolingual country. If you plan to travel in the U.S. or to interact extensively with Americans, you will want to know as much English as possible. Most Americans are friendly and outgoing. They will usually go out of their way to help you if you have a question or a problem.
When going though U.S. Customs, be calm and patient. Try your best to communicate with the agents. Don't be concerned if you are asked to open your suitcases.
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IMMIGRATION AGENT: Good afternoon. May I see your passport please?
YOU: Yes, here it is, and here's my visa.
IMMIGRATION AGENT: Thank you. You have a tourist visa for three months.
YOU: Yes, that's right. I plan to travel some in the U.S.
IMMIGRATION AGENT: Where are you going?
YOU: I'm going to spend some time in Atlanta. After that, I'm going to Washington, Chicago, and California.
IMMIGRATION AGENT: All right. Enjoy your stay!
NARRATOR: The Immigration Agent gives you a card. You must now go through U.S. Customs with your luggage which you pick up in the Baggage Claim area. You present the card the Immigration Agent gave you. The Customs Agent smiles and says:
CUSTOMS AGENT: Hi! Anything to declare?
YOU: Excuse me? I don't understand.
CUSTOMS AGENT: Do you have any valuables or alcohol to declare?
YOU: No, nothing at all.
CUSTOMS AGENT: O.K. You can go ahead.
YOU: Thank you.
Lesson 2 «Changing Money»
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