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Entering the U.S - Travel Tips

  • Make two copies of all your documents. Leave one set of copies at home and pack the other set in your luggage, separate from the originals.
  • Carry your travel documents with you on the plane. You will not have access to any checked baggage until after you clear immigration!
  • Always keep your property close to you, especially in crowded places like airports, bus terminals, and train stations. Make sure that you keep all valuables - camera, wallet, passport, documents, and money with you at all times. Do not let luggage out of your sight!
  • Stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Try to avoid uncomfortable situations. There are some people who will recognize you as a visitor and try to exploit you, (but you'll find many more pleasant Americans than dangerous ones)!

Useful Sites for travelers

  • U.S Customs and Border Protection
    Web site of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service. Contains travel advisories and updates on documents needed for travel to the U.S.
  • www.customs.gov
    Web site of the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service.
  • www.tsa.gov
    Web site of the Transportation Security Administration. Provides lists of prohibited items an tips on getting through the airport security process.