Exchange visitor (J-1) visa

Introduction
US Port of Entry

A US Port of Entry is a location where travelers can legally enter the United States. These include international airports, land border crossings for road and rail travel, and major seaports.

• The US has more than 300 land, air and seaports of entry
• CBP officers determine immigrants’ admissibility
• CBP enforces the import and export regulations and immigration programs
• TSA officers screen passengers and baggage at airports
• Travelers fill out a CBP traveler entry form before the CBP screening