one-way ticket [Archive] - Immigration Voice

delhiguy79

10-23-2008, 12:58 PM

Hi,

My mother-in-law is coming to US on 2nd Dec on a one-way ticket, she will be going back around March 09 i.e. in almost 4 months.
As we dont know abt the dates as such of return so we have booked a one-way ticket from India to US.

Will there be any problem due to that at port of entry?

Do she also need to carry travel insurance along with her?

Thanks in advance.

wandmaker

10-23-2008, 01:05 PM

Hi,

My mother-in-law is coming to US on 2nd Dec on a one-way ticket, she will be going back around March 09 i.e. in almost 4 months.
As we dont know abt the dates as such of return so we have booked a one-way ticket from India to US.

Will there be any problem due to that at port of entry?

Do she also need to carry travel insurance along with her?

Thanks in advance.

Buy a two way ticket with future date and adjust the later according to her comfort. With one-way ticket, your in-law will have a problem in convincing a POE officer that she will return. Do the math!

delhiguy79

10-23-2008, 01:07 PM

Thanks for ur reply... but i ve already bought the ticket...so shud i buy another one-way ticket :confused:

jonty_11

10-23-2008, 01:08 PM

Thanks for ur reply... but i ve already bought the ticket...so shud i buy another one-way ticket :confused:
I guess that is teh only option u have...

wandmaker

10-23-2008, 01:16 PM

Thanks for ur reply... but i ve already bought the ticket...so shud i buy another one-way ticket :confused:

1. Cancel your one-way ticket and get a two way ticket with future date
2. Get another one-way return ticket.

Work out a cost difference and decide! for sure, you need to furnish a proof at the port of entry that you will be returning to home country, one of the proofs would be your return ticket.

Dhundhun

10-23-2008, 01:22 PM

AFAIK, oneway ticket originating US can't be bought in India. You need to cancel ticket, and buy a return (both way) ticket.

Usually tickets bought in India is cheaper - so there are these restrictions.

It is possible to buy a ticket from US for a journey originationg from India. Airlines passes instruction and Tickets are issues in India.

Rules might have changed, but this was latest information from my side.

chaukas

10-23-2008, 01:50 PM

buy a return ticket . Cathay Pacific has tickets valid for a year. They have no change fees etc. so you can change the return date whenever you want.

Dhundhun

10-23-2008, 02:13 PM

buy a return ticket . Cathay Pacific has tickets valid for a year. They have no change fees etc. so you can change the return date whenever you want.

Rates vary for 4 months, 6 months and 1 year return tickets. Decide as per your convenience.

shsharma_2000

10-23-2008, 02:14 PM

My friend's in-laws were not allowed to board on one-way ticket because they had visitor visa (B2).
They called from airport and he had to book the return ticket rightway to get them boarded.
Check with the airlines..

ItIsNotFunny

10-23-2008, 03:57 PM

Hi,

My mother-in-law is coming to US on 2nd Dec on a one-way ticket, she will be going back around March 09 i.e. in almost 4 months.
As we dont know abt the dates as such of return so we have booked a one-way ticket from India to US.

Will there be any problem due to that at port of entry?

Do she also need to carry travel insurance along with her?

Thanks in advance.

First of all how did she buy one way ticket. Most IATA makes sure that temporary visa don't get one way ticket.

There are good amount of chances (intend to immigrate) at port.

MahaBharatGC

10-23-2008, 05:21 PM

Hi,

My mother-in-law is coming to US on 2nd Dec on a one-way ticket, she will be going back around March 09 i.e. in almost 4 months.
As we dont know abt the dates as such of return so we have booked a one-way ticket from India to US.

Will there be any problem due to that at port of entry?

Do she also need to carry travel insurance along with her?

Thanks in advance.

Plz, this is common sense...don't ever buy one-way ticket if you want to be under the radar...

kak1978

10-23-2008, 10:03 PM

My mother-in-law had a two way ticket but she was not carrying the e-ticket paper for return ticket, and for that they made her wait 2 hours to verify with the airline that she had a return ticket. So it is VERY Important to have a return ticket, if the visa status is B2 visitor.

kak1978

10-24-2008, 10:39 AM

My mother-in-law had a two way ticket but she was not carrying the e-ticket paper for return ticket, and for that they made her wait 2 hours to verify with the airline that she had a return ticket. So it is VERY Important to have a return ticket, if the visa status is B2 visitor.

Someone gave me a red dot for this post. Why?? Now folks think twice before trying to help someone on this forum, you might get a negative reputation.

heywhat

10-24-2008, 01:37 PM

I gave you green .. be happy .. and keep helping others

Someone gave me a red dot for this post. Why?? Now folks think twice before trying to help someone on this forum, you might get a negative reputation.

Dhundhun

10-24-2008, 01:55 PM

Rates vary for 4 months, 6 months and 1 year return tickets. Decide as per your convenience.

Why someone would give red dot for this?

I think, site is being attacked by terrorists, want to annoy everyone. Admins, find out guys and take appropriate actions.

DSLStart

10-24-2008, 01:56 PM

My ex roomie came on a B1 visa on one way ticket, that too first time US visit. POE officer did ask him about it and he told employer was going to buy return ticket as dates weren't confirmed. They did made sure that he had a credit card. Don't know if same would apply for B2...

Hi,

My mother-in-law is coming to US on 2nd Dec on a one-way ticket, she will be going back around March 09 i.e. in almost 4 months.
As we dont know abt the dates as such of return so we have booked a one-way ticket from India to US.

Will there be any problem due to that at port of entry?

Do she also need to carry travel insurance along with her?

Thanks in advance.

Dhundhun

10-24-2008, 02:00 PM

I gave you green .. be happy .. and keep helping others

I think it is not a game of red green. Someone is screwing Immigration Voice.

wandmaker

10-24-2008, 02:46 PM

Some one left me this comment with disapproval :)

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http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/images/reputation/reputation_neg.gifone-way ticket (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?p=298797#post298797)10-24-2008 10:15 AM.

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kak1978

10-26-2008, 02:58 PM

I gave you green .. be happy .. and keep helping others

Well, thank you. I am returning the favour.