mikem Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 When my fiancee arrives at LA. Is there a way for me to go into the customs area to meet her and escort her throught immigration. I would not be coming in on the plane just meeting her on the ground,, Has anyone done this and will the customs people with proper I.D. allow you to come into the area,, Anybody actually done this?? Mike Link to comment
skibum Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 There may be a way but none of us know it! Don't worry Mike she will be fine. The people in customs and the ones checking the visa are nice folks. Seem to work for a different govt. Link to comment
carhil24 Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Hello, Unfortunately, due to the post 9/11 regulations, you cannot even get into that section of the airport anymore, unless you have just arrived from an International flight. To be honest with you, I think you can barely be in the lobby anymore! Link to comment
tonado Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Unless you are a consulate or an ambassor, you have zero chance of meeting her at customs. Link to comment
bobmal99 Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Unless you are on the same plane together, there is absolutely no way you can go through customs with her. Sorry, thats just the way it is.. Link to comment
mikem Posted February 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Thanks everybody just wanted to make sure I was not missing anything.. I did not want it said that I did not do everthing possible to be there to help... so I will just be waiting at the customs exit gate.Mike Link to comment
skibum Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Be aware that not all flights from Asia go to Bradley. Check the terminal that her flight comes in to. Link to comment
keelec Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Presumably you could fly through Mexico or Canada to the airport.... If you time it right, you would be able to be in the International Arrivals area shortly before she did (assuming none of the planes are delayed, you would hate to do something foolish and miss her arrival). When I flew to Egypt, I arranged to meet my fiancee in Istanbul. The arrivals area was wide open with benches to wait. Nobody seemed to care that I hung out in the arrivals area for about 4 hours. They even told me which gate she would be arriving on. However, most of the US airports funnel everyone to a baggage return area. You would have to hope both planes would use the same baggage return area, and nobody would kick you out while you are loitering around. Best to just wait for her outside. There should be interpreters and people to help with customs. ------ CK ------ Link to comment
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