Question about immigration

[asxtb]

Next month my girlfriend and I are going to America. I am an American and my girlfriend is Japanese who doesn't speak much English. At immigration there are two lines: one for citizens/residents, the other for visitors. Would it be possible for me to go through the visitors line or my girlfriend go through the citizens/residents line so we can stay together and for me to help with the translation? Or do we have to separate? Anybody know or have experience with this? Thanks.

 

[Chundles]

Just ask them, I'm sure they're used to such requests.

 

[asxtb]

Yeah, I was just trying to see what I can expect beforehand.

 

[MongoTheGeek]

Try calling the US embassy there in Japan. That is kinda what they are there for.

 

[asxtb]

Try calling the US embassy there in Japan. That is kinda what they are there for.

That's a good idea. Thanks.
By the way... it seemed kinda ironic that you said 'That is what they are there for' and just below in your signature it said 'people to kill'. I don't know, I thought it was kinda funny.

 

[evoluzione]

you need to speak to the Embassy before you leave, you might have a problem otherwise. you WILL be split up i'm almost sure of it, and they may think that she will overstay her welcome as she's married to you. you can get a visa petition thing so she can get into the country with that, rather than a 3 month vacation one. You'll both be fine, but please talk to the embassy first.

have fun!

 

[count chocula]

you need to speak to the Embassy before you leave, you might have a problem otherwise. you WILL be split up i'm almost sure of it, and they may think that she will overstay her welcome as she's married to you. you can get a visa petition thing so she can get into the country with that, rather than a 3 month vacation one. You'll both be fine, but please talk to the embassy first.

have fun!

they arent married, he said his girlfriend.