POE CHICAGO (O'HARE)

[jokalu 1]

Hi guys, i just wondering a lot of things, we travel on may 30 and i want to know, how many immigrations lines are? what is the line that i have to take, i have to tell first to any officers, that my visa is a k-1? they know about it? they ask many questions? what they ask? i know every case is different, but i really appreciate any advice!!

thanks

karen

PS: i never did a international travel, so i dont know nothing about it!!

[Bulgarican 0]

yea i'm going there too on 31

[MonkeyJuice 3]

I arrive there on 27th. Here is a link to the POE reviews Chicago & it doesn't seem too bad.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...80&t=198363

I arrive there on 27th. Here is a link to the POE reviews Chicago & it doesn't seem too bad.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...80&t=198363

oops sorry, don't know what happened there! Try this http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi guys, i just wondering a lot of things, we travel on may 30 and i want to know, how many immigrations lines are? what is the line that i have to take, i have to tell first to any officers, that my visa is a k-1? they know about it? they ask many questions? what they ask? i know every case is different, but i really appreciate any advice!!

thanks

karen

PS: i never did a international travel, so i dont know nothing about it!!

There are basically two "lines" US citizen/resident or "All passports". You should go to "All passports". There will be several officers serving this line and they will tell you which one to go to. The number of officers will vary depending on how busy they are, flights expected, etc. Your wait time can be seconds or can be 30-60 minutes. They will know what to do with a K-1 visa. Just show your passport and give them the sealed envelope. They may not ask any questions. They looked at Alla's papers, stamped her passport and I-94 and said "Get married in 90 days or less". That was all.

[Gary_UK 17]

Hi.

I have been through O'hare 6 times in total and every time has been pretty quick even during the mad rush on the days running up to Christmas. Wait times for me have been 15-30 mins at tops but as previously mentioned can be down to how many other aircraft have come in at a particular time.

As for the number of lines ? well if memory serves me correctly there are 10+ individual "cubicles" which are split between US passport and non US passport lines. they do adjust the ratio of each depending on the flow of people so it is not set in stone. You stand in line and a member of staff will point / direct you to the next available free stall.

The only word of caution I would suggest is... there is a yellow line you have to stand behind it till you are called. I have seen some ignore that simple request and it ticks them off royally.

As for experiences of passing through since we filled for our K1? I was asked a few questions by the border guard the first time, asking me what I did for a job etc. but nothing heavy nor to be worried about, The second time was simple and routine.

I would have no qualms going through O'Hare but after doing some research. I think I will go through Dublin (as long as the air fare stays as cheap as it is). US border control is IN Dublin so I can fly the transatlantic leg of the journey knowing that everything has been done.

[jokalu 1]

Hi.

I have been through O'hare 6 times in total and every time has been pretty quick even during the mad rush on the days running up to Christmas. Wait times for me have been 15-30 mins at tops but as previously mentioned can be down to how many other aircraft have come in at a particular time.

As for the number of lines ? well if memory serves me correctly there are 10+ individual "cubicles" which are split between US passport and non US passport lines. they do adjust the ratio of each depending on the flow of people so it is not set in stone. You stand in line and a member of staff will point / direct you to the next available free stall.

The only word of caution I would suggest is... there is a yellow line you have to stand behind it till you are called. I have seen some ignore that simple request and it ticks them off royally.

As for experiences of passing through since we filled for our K1? I was asked a few questions by the border guard the first time, asking me what I did for a job etc. but nothing heavy nor to be worried about, The second time was simple and routine.

I would have no qualms going through O'Hare but after doing some research. I think I will go through Dublin (as long as the air fare stays as cheap as it is). US border control is IN Dublin so I can fly the transatlantic leg of the journey knowing that everything has been done.

Thank you guys, i really nervous , is my first travel, my 2 kids 9 and 2 year old travel whit me, between suitcases, brown envelope, questions from immgration ppl, and my two boys runing around, i definitely going crazy, i promise remember the yellow line, my english is basic, but i suppose somebody speak spanish in that airport , right? please tell me yes!!! when the airplane land i pretty sure that i forget speak spanish, and the 5 words that i learn in english so for that i say from the begining that any any advice, i dont care if is silly but everything is appreciate here !!!

[jokalu 1]

3 more days!!!! i'm really really nervous guys!!

[jokalu 1]

Well guys, my experience in Ohare POE, was fantastic, everything goes well, the officer dont ask me for nothing, and i dont go to any separate room, i do the line like everybody else, so when he say WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES, i put a smile in my face, know a new life is starting, and wish you guys good luck !!!

regards,

karen

[TBoneTX 43,330]

WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES / a new life is starting

Si, man!

[ktun 0]

New policy for Greencard holders in O'Hare?

I have been a Permanent Resident since 2006 and since gaining residency have always used the US Citizen line in O'Hare and never had a problem. I just returned from a 2 week visit in the UK and joined the U.S. Citizen Line as usual. Got to the front of the line 15 minutes later and was told that as I was NOT a US Citizen, but JUST a Permanent Resident I would have to line up all over again in the All Passports line. I argued it, but was told that this was the POLICY. Well, anyone who knows O'Hare realizes that this can be a 45 min-60 min nightmare. In the end I missed my connection, no more flights that day so had to stay in an airport hotel overnight.

Anyone heard of this change or was I just unlucky to get a horrible immigration officer?