New york , point of entry

[Samko]

hi all,

Need information from anyone on what to expect at New york (JFK) port of entry. my family will be travelling down to New york in less than two weeks.
the other information regard what we need to do immediately after arriving in New york, regarding getting social security number.
finally i will be staying in US for only 17 days, while my wife and son remain. can any problem arise from this, and i do I go round it, since it usually takes time to get the green card.

kindly help advice
thanks,

 

[Tazmania]

what to expect at New york (JFK) port of entry

Expect nothing special. Once the officer has opened the envelopes and put in all information in the computer, they send you to sepearte area, take the fingerprint and your signature for the GC and thats it.

what we need to do immediately after arriving in New york, regarding getting social security number.

Go to the Social Security Administration Offcice. Locations can be find on their website

finally i will be staying in US for only 17 days, while my wife and son remain. can any problem arise from this,

No, you are not a prisoner and are free to go

 

[Samko]

X- ray, immunization record

hi,
thanks.

please , what do we do with the x - ray and immunization record at the port of entry.

 

[neena59]

Keep the x-rays in your luggage when you travel to the US. It isn't usually needed, but you are advised to have it with you just in case the immigration officer requests it.

 

[cafeconleche]

When you get processed at the airport, you'll get a stamp in your passport with which you can leave and re-enter the country for up to 1 year or until you get your card. You don't have to wait for your card to leave the country.