What to take with me to the U.S.

[InquimmwFraserYo 25]

Hi,

 

My interview was today and we have been approved!

 

What do I need to bring with me to the U.S. other than the passport (duh) and the sealed packet from the embassy?

 

Thanks guys in advance

[arken 4,197]

Talking immigration wise or moving wise?

[Vengatore 53]

First of all, congratulations!!

 

Well, don't forget a toothbrush, some underwear is always helpful as well.

Edited August 2, 2019 by Vengatore

[Nicola and Jordan 668]

Congrats. Also don’t book anything until it changes to issued.

[Just Paul 4,591]

Any documents that you might need later like birth certificate and school records.

 

Oh and tea biscuits.

[InquimmwFraserYo 25]

Thanks for your feedback. Since theres some funny comments, ill explain more.

 

Will the immigration at the airport ask for anything more than the packet?

 

Thank you

[Vengatore 53]

Just now, Béchameloo said:

Thanks for your feedback. Since theres some funny comments, ill explain more.

 

Will the immigration at the airport ask for anything more than the packet?

 

Thank you

 

 

I am sorry, it was too easy haha.

In order to pass the border you just need the packet, really. 

[Zoeeeeeee 795]

11 minutes ago, Nicola and Jordan said:

Congrats. Also don’t book anything until it changes to issued.

Just to echo that...it’s highly likely you’ll have to wait in additional processing for an indeterminate period of time - and the visa isn’t guaranteed to be granted - so definitely don’t book anything, hand in notice at work, etc...

[Nitas_man 3,100]

2 hours ago, Vengatore said:

First of all, congratulations!!

 

Well, don't forget a toothbrush, some underwear is always helpful as well.

Clean underwear.  Why trigger interest in Customs?

[Just Paul 4,591]

3 hours ago, Béchameloo said:

Will the immigration at the airport ask for anything more than the packet?

Not usually, sometimes where you are going, fiancee's name and address.  They will remind you to get married in 90 days.

[JFH 12,189]

*~*~*moved from “K-1 fiancé visa process and procedures” to “moving to the US”*~*~*

[jasonlzak 173]

Money.

[Nitas_man 3,100]

Not too much money.  That also triggers interest in customs.

 

Nothing is needed for immigration purposes at POE other than the passport, visa, and magical envelope

 

What we have used in 13 years for various purposes (all certified translations)

 

1.  School records

2.  Birth certificate

3.  Marriage certificate

 

Safe trip!

 

 

[dentsflogged 352]

10 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

Not too much money.  That also triggers interest in customs.

 

Nothing is needed for immigration purposes at POE other than the passport, visa, and magical envelope

 

What we have used in 13 years for various purposes (all certified translations)

 

1.  School records

2.  Birth certificate

3.  Marriage certificate

 

Safe trip!

 

 

As long as you can prove where you got it, they don't give a damn.  One of my friends carried nearly $500k with her when she entered (from an inheritance) - she had the paperwork to show that's what it was and when they asked "why are you carrying it in cash?" she pointed out that she'd lose X-amount (I think she said the fees were over $2,000 all up) to transfer it to her US account digitally. Whole conversation took 30 seconds.

[Nitas_man 3,100]

1 hour ago, dentsflogged said:

As long as you can prove where you got it, they don't give a damn.  One of my friends carried nearly $500k with her when she entered (from an inheritance) - she had the paperwork to show that's what it was and when they asked "why are you carrying it in cash?" she pointed out that she'd lose X-amount (I think she said the fees were over $2,000 all up) to transfer it to her US account digitally. Whole conversation took 30 seconds.

Triggered interest?  ____yes  _____no

 

Two things get you teased a little.  Focus please.

 

1.  “What to wear”

2.  “What to bring”

 

It’s in fun and it is never, ever personal.  Relax.