What is the procedure with people at CBP who cannot speak english
I currently have the situation, that someone is visiting me in the US from Germany. But this person cannot speak english at all.
How and what should one do to get the person through the CBP as smoothly as possible?
EDIT:
The Event happened and my friend got through CBP very smoothly. I wrote her a letter stating she is visiting me, for how long, my contact information and when she is leaving. The CBP Officer was fine with it stamped the papers and that's it. She came in at JFK Terminal 4.
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Do customs speak English?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has long recognized the importance of effective and accurate communication between Agency personnel and the public we serve. Many individuals visiting the United States from other nations read, write, speak, and understand English.Can you go to America without speaking English?
You don't need to have perfect English. However, you must have a decent-enough knowledge to function as a citizen. The English test for U.S. citizenship may be retaken a second time in the event that you do not pass it the first time.Why do I get stopped at customs?
Generally, customs officers may stop people at the border to determine whether they are admissible to the United States, and they may search people's belongings for contraband. This is true even if there is nothing suspicious about you or your luggage.Do people speak English in airports?
Because most airports have multi-lingual signs and 9 times out of 10 repeat announcements in English as well as the native language. The processes at most airports are the same the world over, and you will always be able to find someone who speaks English.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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