- Travelers arriving in the United States through various international airports have shared their POE (Port of Entry) questions and experiences based on visa categories including B2 Visitor Visa, H1B, H4, F1 OPT, Green Card, and Advance Parole (AP). Below is a categorized summary based on the airport of entry, focusing strictly on questions asked and the immigration process encountered.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – POE Experience
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Visa: B2
Questions:
- “Will you extend your stay this time also?”
- “What is the purpose of your visit?”
Documents Asked: Return ticket shown
Remarks: No further issues reported.
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Visa: H4
Questions: None significant
Remarks: Smooth entry. All documents were carried.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – POE Experience
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Visa: B2
Questions:
- “Why are you here?”
- “How long will you stay?”
- “Do you have a return ticket?”
Remarks: Entry was smooth.
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Visa: H1B, Spouse H4
Documents Asked:
- Latest I-797 for H1B
- H4 for spouse
Remarks: Photos taken, and entry was completed without issues.
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Visa: Advance Parole (AP)
Questions: Basic travel purpose
Remarks: Smooth entry, no issues encountered.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) – POE Experience
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Visa: Green Card
Remarks: Used Global Entry kiosk. No questions asked. Cleared immigration and customs in under 35 minutes.
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Visa: H4
Questions: None reported
Remarks: Entry smooth and without issues.
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Visa: B2
Questions: None reported
Remarks: Entry smooth.
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Visa: Employment-based
Questions:
- “How long were you outside the U.S.?”
- “What is the purpose of visit?”
- “Anything to declare?”
Remarks: Officer welcomed the traveler.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – POE Experience
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Visa: H1B
Documents Asked: I-797
Questions:
- “Where are you flying from?”
- “Purpose of vacation?”
- “How long was your vacation?”
- “Your U.S. address?”
- “Are you carrying food?”
- “How much cash do you have?”
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – POE Experience
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Visa: H4
Questions:
- “Are you bringing any food items?”
Remarks: No serious questions asked.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – POE Experience
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Visa: B2
Questions: None
Remarks: Smooth POE, many parents also traveled the same route.
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Visa: H1B
Documents Asked: I-797
Questions:
- Confirmed address
Remarks: No further questioning.
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) & NYC (via Abu Dhabi Preclearance) – POE Experience
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Visa: H1B & F1 OPT
Questions:
- “Show proof of employment”
- “Which company?”
Remarks: Entry processed smoothly.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – POE Experience
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Visa: H1B
Questions: None
Remarks: Officer just verified H1B status and welcomed the traveler.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – POE Experience
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Visa: H1B
Questions:
- “Where do you work?”
- “Your U.S. address?”
- “Are you carrying food or alcohol?”
Remarks: No other questions asked.
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Visa: GC
Remarks: Re-entry after trip to India. No issues.
Additional POE Highlights
HYD to NYC POE
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Visa: Employment-based (C2C)
Questions:
- “Are you on an employment visa?”
- “Do you have your I-797?”
- “Where do you work?”
- “What is your role?”
- “Is this your current U.S. address?”
Remarks: Entry granted smoothly.
Parents Traveling on B2
Questions: - Asked to show return ticket
Remarks: Entry granted after document verification.
Important Note
These shared Port of Entry (POE) questions and experiences are provided for informational purposes only. Take them with a grain of salt—do not assume these are the only questions immigration officers may ask.
Depending on your travel history, visa type, or other flags, officers may inspect your mobile phone or ask questions based on your search activity, communication patterns, or previous visits. Always carry valid documents, stay truthful, and be prepared for any level of questioning.
For B2 Visa if you are looking for any sample port of entry invitation letter you can find it here other essential documents list can be found here.