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MY old mom is coming to the US for the first time on an immigration visa (with green card approved) and doesnt speak a word of English at all. So my brothers are planning to write all information on a piece of paper so she can hand it to the officer (incase he asks questions)... What are the probable questions the immigration officer can ask her? (Any help will be appreciated guys!Please mention any and every question you can think of, no matter how basic.)

Also a basic guide to First Time Entry procedure would be greatly appreciated. Thanks... My mom is gonna leave in the next day or so...

They will need the address to send her greencard to her. They will likely ask who she is coming to live with and who is picking her up. Make sure she has the cell phone number of whoever is picking her up. Most of what CBP needs will be in the visa packet. Make sure she understands the steps she will likely go through upon entry with an immigrant visa. She will be photographed and fingerprinted, there is some basic paperwork. Procedures are subject to change and likely vary depending on local procedures as well.

Where will she enter the U.S.? Perhaps someone who recently went through the same POE can shed some light on what she can expect.

Good luck,

Hello BigJoe5,

Thanks for your prompt reply. She will be arriving in LAX.
Here are a few questions I suggested to my brothers:

Name of Daughter
Adress of DAughter
Date of Birth of Daughter/ Age
Where does she work?
How many Kids does she have and what do they do?

Can you think of any other?

Thanks

She already went through her "ordeal" of questioning during the visa interview. They might ask her if she already requested a social security card as part of her visa application. Help her understand the procedures she will go through. THAT IS WHERE ADDITIONAL HELP IS NEEDED FROM RECENT ARRIVALS!!

Consider that she has just got off a plane that is likely loaded with bilingual people that she can communicate with, so, she wont be completely alone and unable to communicate. In addition, a heck of a lot of CBP (all immigration agencies really) have numerous naturalized citizen employees. They will likely assign Officers with the appropriate language skills needed to meet each flight whenever possible.

There will likely be others also arriving as new immigrants at the same time, so, there may be a wait for processing. Her biggest problem that day may be getting lost in the airport and finding you at the baggage claim. You say she is "old". Give her a note that asks for help flagging down one of those transports and having the driver take to the correct baggage claim to meet you.