ORD Immigration
Good Morning All! I am a newbie and would appreciate answers to 2 questions:
I am an EU Citizen (Austria), my husband is American, we currently reside in the Middle East. We will be going to the US next year for a visit after a 2.5 year absence, so I am not personally familiar with the fun of Kippie Bag, shoe removal and so on. In the Middle East as well as in Europe these things are handled on the lighter side, with more courtesy and consistent regulations. We are used to "special attention" from the Immigration officials because of where we come from, which is OK. I lived in the US for 15 years, was a Permanent Resident, followed the rules given by the INS in California on how to maintain the Residence when living outside the US but my Green Card was taken away on a whim 2.5. years ago by an overzealous Passport Person who needed his 15 min of power! My questions are: Since my husband is American and I am a lonely visitor now, can we both go through the US Citizen Passport check or will they make me go to the visior lines? We will be flying AMS-ORD-GSO and return. Upon return, we will go through security in Greensboro,NC, then fly to ORD waiting for the connection to AMS. Will we be required to go through security again in ORD (national to international departure)? Thank you in advance for any answers! Happy stressfree travels!!! |
Originally Posted by vienna
(Post 8212658)
We will be flying AMS-ORD-GSO and return. Upon return, we will go through security in Greensboro,NC, then fly to ORD waiting for the connection to AMS. Will we be required to go through security again in ORD (national to international departure)? Thank you in advance for any answers! Happy stressfree travels!!! |
Thank you, at least I know and can space my flights, I don't want to be delayed due to the certain extra attention we will get.
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Originally Posted by vienna
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Thank you, at least I know and can space my flights, I don't want to be delayed due to the certain extra attention we will get.
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You are neither a US Citizen nor a Permanent resident so should therefore use the Visitors line. There is little doubt that you will encounter extra attention given your previous PR status and should have lots of evidence that your stay is of a temporary nature. It is not unheard of for the IO to refuse entry in the circumstances you describe on the grounds of presumed immigrant intent.
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Originally Posted by blue-sky
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You have to clear security again, if you are leaving from the international Terminal T5.
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Thank you for the upfront information.My husband is a born US citizen, would it be frowned upon if we use the citizen line? I have read other posts and do not, under no circumstances, want to be separated from my husband in case they don't let me in. He would probably never find out what happened to me!
Since I have not intention to stay in the US, it is a business trip for my husband and my purpose will be shopping, what kind of proof do I need for these people to convince them of my touristy intentions? Husband's work contract, taxes, marriage license?? And yes, we will arrive in ORD on UA, going to GSO, then GSO-ORD-AMS, so security checks in every airport, yes? Thank you |
You did say you have had your green card revoked so your best bet ist to contact the Embassy as this could be a red flag!!! I am assuming you will proably be coming in on a visa waiver prog if you have án Austiran passport. To be on the safe side check before you fly.
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