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We are traveling back to the USA in a few weeks. My parents are traveling with us. We don't know which line to pick during immigration.

My parents have tourist visas. We have permanent resident cards. As far as I know, there are separate lines for permanent residents and visa holders. My parents needs assistance during immigration, because they do not understand English very well.

Do we need to queue with our parents in the line for visa holders, or can our parents come with us in the line for permanent residents, even though they are visa holders?

I would really like to avoid the scenario where they stand in a separate line.

Thank you.

elixir
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CBP prefers to process families together. As green card holders, you can choose the line for permanent residents. Bring your parents with you.

Greg Hewgill
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Here is my update after a recent travel out of the country and back to the U.S.

Our port of entry was Los Angeles Airport. We travelled in a group of four; me and my wife with green card and parents with the B1/B2 visa.

The CBP officer directed us to complete the immigration process together. We even filed only one customs declaration form.

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