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IamBabo · Joined: 16 Jun 2005

Hello All,

I am taking my Korean wife to the US for a vacation and want to know what that immigration form is that I need to fill out for her as soon as we arrive at the immigration checkpoint just after getting off the plane. Last time the stewardess gave us bad info and we gave them the wrong papers. It is something else besides the cards that they give you on the plane. It is important because last time we had to go to the back of the line and almost missed our connecting flight. Anyone know what the form is? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

BABO

valkyrian2 · Mod Team Joined: 15 May 2007

the forms you fill out are visa dependent.... what visa is she traveling on?

IamBabo · Joined: 16 Jun 2005

She would be on a Non Immigrant Visa when we go, thanks in advance..

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

At the port of entry, an Immigration official must authorize the traveler's admission to the U.S. At that time the Form I-94, "Record of Arrival-Departure," which notes the length of stay permitted, is stamped.

The problem arises because of the marriage and the fact that they may want assurances that you are not using the non-immigrant visa to get around the wait times for immigrant visas.

You may want to read through this, or as an alternative, plan extra time between flights for the extra paperwork and summary adjudication of her entry.

How Do I Become a K-Nonimmigrant as the Spouse or Child of a U.S. Citizen? (K-3 and K-4 Visa Classifications)

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IamBabo · Joined: 16 Jun 2005

Thanks for the link ttompatz. We are only going there on vacation, it is just a quick 3 week visit. We will return to Korea.

I know that I have to apply for the I-130. The last time I was at the embassy, the guy wasn't too happy about it and only gave her a 1 year NIV, that's why I have to go there again. Don't most people get 5 or 10 years? But, the form I need is the I-94 to get her through immigration?

Sorry for all my questions, I just want to avoid that situation again.

Thank you,

Shawn

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

IamBabo · Joined: 16 Jun 2005

Thank you for your help. I understand why they do it, but we are only going on vacation. I guess they have to assume that EVERYONE is trying to jump the line? You are always helpful, thanks again...