travelling to US - any issues at the clearance???

[chintu]

Hi,
This site has been very informative.
Pls answer this query.


This is my first time travel to US and I am leaviing to US shortly on
H1 visa with the validity period up to 2008.
These are my travel details.
HYD->MUMBAI->CHICAGO->(AIR INDIA)
CHICAGO ->RDU(United Airlines).


My questions....


1.Can you please tell me where will be the actual immigration clearance
-Chicago/RDU.


2.My place of emplyement is Richmond? Will this create any problems at
the immigration clearance as I have a flight to chicago and then
RDU.Will immigration create any problems for me .


3.What documents should one take / can be asked at the immigration
clearnace.Please list out.


4.Do I require a transit visa ?


Please clarify.


Thanks in Advance
Tiger786

[bobby_maganti]

Your immi would be cleared in CHicago as you would be flyin in a local flight.

When ur asked why u landed in chicago(thi happens sometimes) you can explain them your itenerary for which they wouldnt get surprised. SO dont worry about it. make sure you carry your H1B approved petition documents. You dont require a transit visa if you meant RDA as (Raleigh Durham, NC).

Hope this helps..

[chintu]

need further guidance

Hi bobby


Thanks for the replies you gave me.I need further assistance.
When I contacted the travel agent off,he said the flight will stop at
frankfurt for fuel for 4 hrs and I will travel in the same flight
number.
the routing of my flight will be


hyd -> mumbai->frankfurt->chicago->RDU


As the main immigration clearance will be Chicago ,will I be asked for
a transit visa at frankfurt?
On what conditions a transit visa can be asked ?
Will stopping a flight at frankfurt will create any problems for me as
I do n ot have a transit visa?
I have a passport valid upto 2011 and visa validity upto 2008.


This is just to make sure safe and clear before I leave.
thanks for the reply