Flying from DEL to the East Cost first timer
Hi, I hold a valid tourist visa that was issued for ten years to me last may. I have my friend in the middle of a masters degree and I plan on visiting him at UMD. I would be staying with him at his rented place. Reading the immigration experience I’m a little anxious about how to go about it
Route 1: Fly from DEL to NYC via Abu Dhabi and get the clearance. The problem is the cost of the flight that includes atleast one checked in luggage is $210 dollars (96k INR) more than a regular one
Route 2: Fly from DEL to East Coast with whatever cheapest flight I can find and risk the immigration procedure. I have read JFK is super tight and they’re suspicious
I am a designer by profession 2 years of experience and have a full time job and this is simply a visit to meet my friend and chill and get back home within 2 weeks. How should I approach this?
How should I show them accommodation since I’ll be staying with him? Would it be better to book hotels to not come off as a red flag?