You should expect questions about your purpose, intended stay, U.S. address, financial support, documents, and the H-status spouse or parent you are accompanying or joining.

Primary inspection

At a primary inspection booth, a CBP officer will ask you questions to verify your documentations, examine your luggage and determine whether to admit you into the United States. Some of the questions a CBP officer may ask include the following: The purpose of your visit to the United States How long you plan to visit Where you will be staying If you have the means to support yourself financially in the United States If the documents you present match the purpose and intent of your visit

(f)(1) and (h)(1)

Each alien seeking admission at a United States port-of-entry must present whatever documents are required and must establish to the satisfaction of the inspecting officer that the alien is not subject to removal under the immigration laws, Executive Orders, or Presidential Proclamations, and is entitled, under all of the applicable provisions of the immigration laws and this chapter, to enter the United States. Unless otherwise exempted, each arriving nonimmigrant who is admitted to the United States will be issued a Form I-94 as evidence of the terms of admission.

(h)(9)(iv)

(iv) H-4 dependents. The spouse and children of an H nonimmigrant, if they are accompanying or following to join such H nonimmigrant in the United States

introductory text and (a)(1)

A valid unexpired visa that meets the requirements of part 215, subpart B, of this chapter, if applicable, and an unexpired passport, shall be presented by each arriving nonimmigrant alien except that the passport validity period for an applicant for admission who is a member of a class described in section 102 of the Act is not required to extend beyond the date of his application for admission if so admitted, and except as otherwise provided in the Act, this chapter, and for the following classes: Canadian citizens. A visa is generally not required for Canadian citizens, except those Canadians that fall under nonimmigrant visa categories E, K, S, or V as provided in paragraphs (h), (l), and (m) of this section and 22 CFR 41.2.

Evidence for a dependent of an H temporary worker

If you are filing for an extension/change of status as the dependent of an employee who is an H temporary worker, submit the following with this application: Evidence of each applicant’s relationship to the H temporary worker, such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate and proof of termination of any prior marriage(s); At least one of the following: A copy of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, filed on behalf of the H temporary worker; A copy of the Form I-797 Receipt Notice related to the H temporary worker’s already pending Form I-129 petition; A copy of the front and back of the H temporary worker’s most recent Form I-94; or A copy of the Form I-797 Approval Notice showing the H temporary worker has already been granted status for the period requested on your application.

Eligibility and filing guidance

Certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants can file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if the H-1B nonimmigrant: Is the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker; or Has been granted H-1B status under sections 106(a) and (b) of the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 as amended by the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act (AC21). You must receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD/Form I-766) from USCIS before you may begin working.

A traveler lawfully admitted (or paroled) into the U.S. may look up their most recent Form I-94 going back to 1983 for most classes of admission (or parole), and indefinitely for certain classes, such as diplomats and those admitted under the Compacts of Free Association. The corresponding Form I-94/I-95 may then be printed here. This is considered your lawful record of admission.

Deferred Inspection Sites

The Deferred Inspection Site staff is also available to review and issue the necessary documents to remedy errors recorded on arrival documents issued at the time of entry to the United States relating to improper non-immigrant classification, inaccurate biographical information or incorrect period of admission, if appropriate. Any designated deferred inspection location or CBP office located within an international airport should be able to assist you, regardless of where the actual document was issued. Travelers are encouraged to contact sites not located within an international airport to establish an appointment, if necessary. The Deferred Inspection Sites will only correct errors made at the time of entry.

CBP officers will conduct the Immigration, Customs, and Agriculture components of the Inspections process.