As in most countries, going through customs in the U.S. is a two-part process. First, you will encounter an agent of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), who will want to see your passport and visa. At some airports, especially New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, these agents are multi-lingual. However, you should be prepared to use English as much as possible.

Travelers from many countries (Western Europe, Canada, Japan) can pick up a visa at the border when they reach the U.S. If you are unsure about this, it is a good idea to check with your U.S. Consulate. Your visa will be valid for 90 days and cannot be extended. Shortly before you arrive in the U.S., you will be ... Showed first 120 words of 9833 Size (words) ...

... Continuing with another 115 out of 9833 Size (words) ...Sound and Lake Washington, and situated on a series of hills. Seattle is closely identified with the 185-meter-high Space Needle, built for the 1962 World's Fair. The Seattle Center is a showplace of cultural institutions and striking office buildings. Consequently, Seattle offers an impressive skyline. It is also a city of parks and recreation. Because of its very high annual rainfall, Seattle is a green city. It provides many opportunities for enjoying nature: walking, boating, riding, visiting gardens, and many other relaxing occupations. It's a pleasure to simply walk Seattle's streets and to enjoy its interesting architecture and old buildings. Seattle still has a street-car system, and riding on them is a fun way ...Essay still continues 100 more words...