Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 4 стр.

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Lesson 1
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS
I. NOTE
As in most countries, going through customs in the United States is a two-part
process. First you will encounter an agent of the Immigration and Naturalization Ser-
vice (INS), who will want to see your passport and visa. At some airports, especially
New York, Miami and Los Angeles, these agents are multi-lingual. However, you
should be prepared to use English as much as possible.
Travelers from most countries (Western Europe, Canada, Japan) can pick up a
visa at the border when they reach the U. S. If you are unsure about this, it is a good
idea to check with your U.S. Consulate. Your visa will be valid for 90 days and can-
not be extended. Shortly before you arrive in the U.S., you will be given a small
white I-94 card on board the plane. After you fill out the card, you will give it to the
INS agent at the airport. He will keep one copy and the other copy will be stapled in
your passport. The I-94 card is a record of your arrival and departure dates. The date
of your departure is the date when the card expires. You will give up the I-94 when
you leave the United States.
If you anticipate spending more then 90 days in the U. S., you should apply for
B-l/B-2 visa. This visa can be extended for up to one year. It is primarily intended for
business persons and tourists.
You'll soon discover that the U. S., while racially and ethnically diverse, is basi-
cally a monolingual country. If you plan to travel in the U.S. or to interact extensively
with Americans, you will want to know as much English as possible. Most Ameri-
cans are friendly and outgoing. They will usually go out of their way to help you if
you have a question or a problem.
When going through U.S. Customs, be calm and patient. Try your best to com-
municate with the agents. Don't be concerned if you are asked to open your suitcases.
II. DIALOGUE
U.S. Immigration Agent: Good, afternoon. May I see your passport please?
You: Yes, here it is, and here's my visa.
U.S. Immigration Agent: Thank you. You have a tourist visa for three months?
You: Yes, that's right. I plan to travel some in the U.S.
U. S. Immigration Agent: Where are you going?
You: I'm going to spend some time in Atlanta. After that, I'm going to Washington,
Chicago, and California.
U.S. Immigration Agent: All right. Enjoy your stay!
The Agent then gives you a card. After clearing Immigration, you must now go
through U.S. Customs with your luggage, which you pick up in the Baggage Claim
area. You present the card the Immigration Agent gave you. The Customs Agent
smiles and says:
Customs Agent: Hi! Anything do declare?
You: Excuse me?
Customs Agent: Do you have any valuables or alcohol to declare?

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