You will enter the United States through one of the major international airports on the east coast, probably in Washington, DC or New York City. Check your airplane tickets to find out. If you have any problems while you are making your transfer, you can ask any airline employee for help getting you to the correct flight or getting your baggage. Upon your arrival at your final destination, Project Harmony staff will meet you at the airport. Also, if you have problems during your flight, you should try to call Project Harmony staff at the phone numbers provided on the last page of this welcome packet.

ARRIVAL

Upon arrival in the United States, you will first go through U.S. Immigration and then collect your baggage and go through U.S. Customs. In order to make this process easier, you should have the following documents ready to show the Immigration and Customs officers: passport, IAP-66 form, I-94 form, and Customs Declaration.

U.S. IMMIGRATION

Upon arrival, the airline personnel will show you to the inspection area. You will queue up in an inspection line and then speak with an Immigration Inspector.

The Immigration Inspector must determine why you are coming to the United States, what documents you may require, if you have those documents, and how long you should be allowed to initially stay in the United States. These determinations usually take less than one minute to make. If you are allowed to proceed, the Inspector will stamp your passport and issue a completed Form I-94 to you. A completed form will show what immigration classification you were given and how long you are allowed to stay. When you go through Immigration, the Immigration officer will staple part of the form to your passport. You should leave this form in your passport until the end of your stay in America.

I-94 Form
Airline employees will give all non-United States citizens a form to complete while still en route to the United States, a Form I-94 (white), Arrival/Departure Record. The forms ask for basic identification information and the address where you will stay in the United States. For this address, you should fill in the following:

Waitsfield, VT 05673

Remember these details as you fill out the I-94 form:

	All entries must be in English
	Use Project Harmony's address as your address of permanent residence
	Your birthday must be entered in this order: MONTH/DAY/YEAR (i.e March 26, 1976 would be entered 03/26/76)
	Use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
	Write with a blue or a black pen
	Keep the bottom portion of the form with your passport until you leave the U.S.

IAP-66 Form
You will also have to present your IAP-66 form to the Immigration Officer at this time. The IAP-66 is an document that verifies that you are an official guest of the United States government and that your stay in the United States is paid for by Project Harmony. The Immigration Officer will take this form and give you back the pink section. You must save this until you have left the United States.

At this point, you will need to collect your baggage, and proceed to Customs.

U.S. CUSTOMS

You will also be given a Customs Declaration on the airplane, which you must also fill out. After going through Immigration, or Passport Control, you will have to collect your baggage and go through U.S. Customs. You will need to show your passport and your customs declaration.

Remember these Customs Regulations:

	Each traveler over 21 years of age may import one liter of spirits, wine, or beer.
	Each traveler may bring in gifts up to a total of 100 US Dollars. Gifts may not include alcoholic beverages or cigarettes.
	Narcotics, meats, fruits, vegetables, and plants may not be imported without special permission. You may be fined if you attempt to bring some of these products into the country.

AIRPORT ESCORTS

Project Harmony staff will meet you at the airport when you arrive. You will then travel by van to a nearby hotel, where you will be staying for the two or three-day orientation. Those groups not met in New York City are responsible for making transfers and collecting baggage in the United States themselves. You should not hesitate to ask for help at the airport, even if you do not speak English. The airline staff at the airport will be able to find someone who can assist you.