If you’re visiting the USA on a visit visa, you will be faced with some questions at the port of entry. Here are some of the top questions and how you can answer them right.
1. What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
Example of a good answer: I am visiting the United States for leisure.
2. How long do you intend to stay in the United States?
Example of a good answer: I plan to stay in the United States for three weeks.
3. What is your place of residence while you are in the United States?
Example of a good answer:
I am currently residing in XYZ street, California.
4. Do you have any relatives or friends in the United States?
Example of a good answer:
Yes, I do have relatives and friends in the United States.
5. What is your country of citizenship?
Example of a good answer: I am a citizen of India (your country).
6. What is your date of birth?
Example of a good answer: My date of birth is August 7th, 1981.
7. Are you bringing in any food or plants?
Example of a good answer: No I’m not carrying any food or plants.
8. Do you have any weapons or firearms with you?
Example of a good answer: No I’m not carrying any weapons or firearms with me.
9. Do you have any infectious diseases?
Example of a good answer: No I do not have any infectious diseases.
10. Do you have any items to declare?
Example of a good answer: Yes I do OR No, I don’t.
11. What is your relationship to any U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents?
Example of a good answer: Mr.XYZ is my son residing in California.
12. Have you ever been denied entry into the United States?
Example of a good answer: No I haven’t been denied entry into the United States / Yes, I’ve been denied entry once on [date].
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