Category "usa"

Is the town of Continental Divide, New Mexico located on the actual continental divide?

There is a small town in New Mexico on I-40 called Continental Divide (wikipedia isn't very helpful here). I see on this map that the Continental Divide Trail d

Does US immigration require you to remove passport covers?

I would like to purchase a passport cover like this one for a number of reasons. However, it's unclear to me what the rules are regarding passport covers.

Travel to USA from another country and return to home country on a Business Visa B1

I am from India and have received my work permit for Denmark. I will soon travel to Denmark to work with the Danish company. However, within two-three weeks I n

When does it start to snow on the Alcan?

Me and a friend are going to be driving from Anchorage, Alaska to Seattle, Washington in mid-September. Will we be encountering snow at that time of year, or sh

Should I contest this right on red traffic violation [closed]

I received a violation notice from the rental car agency for a red light violation. Here's the video. Here's* a still image too, that shows m

German citizen travelling in Canada - can I enter the US for a short trip to Seattle?

I'm a German citizen travelling in British Columbia, Canada – I would like to enter the US for a short trip to Seattle. I did this a few years back where

Schengen visa for Indian in the USA

I am currently working in the US. My H1B has been approved but it has not been stamped yet. (I do have the approval papers. I will be getting it stamped by the

Which gun show in the US would be best for a tourist to buy a gun?

I would like to purchase a gun when I next come to America- just for my travels around that state. I've not explored America properly so want to get the true e

How do I apply for a USA transit visa for two entries (one out, one back)?

I have a first layover in Los Angeles, USA on 20th Sep 2016 on my way to Europe and a second layover in Los Angeles on 29th Sep 2016. Basically two entries to t

Is there a ranking of US national parks based on their Google Review rating?

While planning a holiday in the US and intending to visit national parks, it would be nice to see a ranking of US national parks based on their Google Review ra

What and why do I have to declare when on a plane back home?

When I exited NYC a few years back, I was asked to fill in a form while in the plane to the Netherlands. The form asked me if I had anything to declare. I was

Is it permitted to look for a job while visiting the US under the Visa Waiver Program?

We already have a question on whether you can attend a job interview or look for work while in the US on a tourist visa. (Actually it's unresolved with two poss

Prescription medication: Did I break the law?

Recently, I took a trip to America, bringing with me some medication which was prescribed by my doctor in the UK. I didn't realise at the time that the medicat

USA customs and immigration [duplicate]

I am flying BA Manchester-Heathrow-Dallas-New Orleans. I will not be leaving the airport at Dallas (only 1.5 hours between flights). Will my l

Greek Customs with Electronic Device

I bought headphones in USA, for ~300$. Should I declare them (thus pay additional tax) in customs? I haven't bought anything else and I am a Greek citizen.

Pasta in San Francisco! [closed]

Is there any good place for pasta in San Francisco? I tried 2-3 restaurants, but wasn't really satisfy.. I am Greek, which might make it hard

Can I use preclearance for a flight Dublin to USA that connects in Heathrow?

I am booking a holiday to Los Angeles from Dublin. The flights I am looking at will not be direct and have a 1 1/2 hour layover in Heathrow. I am aware that in

Using APC kiosk with new ESTA/passport

I'm a Dutch citizen flying to Dulles from Amsterdam next week. I have visited the US multiple times, the last time being in 2012. Since then, I've renewed my pa

ESTA Visa and USA (After quitting current job)

I am currently residing in the UAE and working in Abu Dhabi. I hold a Greek passport and was planning to visit the US (ESTA) but only after I quit from the comp

Can a returning US citizen elect not to use the automated passport kiosks?

I'm a US citizen. Every time I use the automated passport kiosks, regardless of the airport or who I'm travelling with, they always give me an X. This means I g