Documents to be presented at immigration desk in USA
My friend (on an Indian passport) got a USA B1/B2 visa back in 2016 in order to attend my graduation but could not make it back then. Now he is trying to visit me next month. His visa is valid till 2026, is multiple-entry and does not have any annotations listed.
Will he be looked upon with suspicion, if any, at the border control? Also is there a set of documents that he should be carrying just in case the border immigration officer may ask. I am asking him to carry some USD in cash (or a forex card), an employment verification letter, a utility bill from back home. Is there a reason for me to worry?
Back then I had filled in form I-134 for him, which probably he did not even end up using. Should I ask him to carry this form as well?
Best Answer
Will he be looked upon with suspicion at the border control?
Probably not only because of not having used his visa yet, but it's possible.
[I]s there a set of documents that he should be carrying just in case the border immigration officer may ask?
If he's staying with you, he should have your name, address, and phone number, and if you're not meeting him at the airport he should have a way to get to you. Note that he'll need these whether or not the officer asks.
I am asking him to carry some USD in cash (or a forex card), an employment verification letter, a utility bill from back home.
These are not likely to be needed. He should avoid presenting these documents unless the officer starts asking about his ties to his place of residence. Presenting these documents could arouse suspicion that he is overly prepared, which could imply some sort of improper activity.
Is there a reason for me to worry?
No. The likeliest problem seems to me that you will make him so nervous about passing through immigration controls that he will find himself in secondary inspection because of his nervousness.
Back then I had filled in form I-134 for him, which probably he did not even end up using. Should I ask him to carry this form as well?
No. If he did use it, it will be on record. If he did not use it, then he got his visa without it and there's no reason to think that it would be necessary to gain admission at the border.
You should be available by telephone when he arrives so that, if officers become suspicious of him, they can call you to confirm his story.
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Which travel document must be issued by an immigration office?
General provisions: All foreigners entering India must have a passport or any other internationally recognized travel document and visa.What documents do I need for my immigration interview?
Your interview appointment notice; Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card; A state-issued identification such as a driver's license; and. All valid and expired passports and travel documents issued to you that document your absences from the United States since becoming a permanent resident.What are the civil documents for U.S. immigration?
Civil documents include items such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and police records that support the information provided on your online DS-260. You must gather, scan, and then upload these documents to the CEAC website.What documents are required at U.S. port of entry?
Documents Checklist for US Port of Entry- Valid US Visa Stamp in Passport.
- Green Card or Permanent Residency Card.
- Passport from Visa Waiver Countries for ESTA process.
Five Mistakes NOT to Make at your Immigration Interview
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