What is the procedure connecting at Newark to Cleveland from the UK

What is the procedure connecting at Newark to Cleveland from the UK?
I will be travelling form Manchester (UK) to Cleveland, via Newark. Will my luggage automatically be transferred onto my next flight to Cleveland? or will I have to collect it, and re-check in? Also, will I go through immigration at Newark or Cleveland? I have approx 2.5hrs between flights, will this be enough time? All flights are with Continental Airlines. Thanks
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You'll claim your checked bags at Newark, go through immigration and customs, then re-check your bags and proceed to your flight to Cleveland.
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Enough time yes. COA should foward your checked bags to your flight to Cleveland. Customs can at times be a hassle but at EWR it probably won't be nearly as bad as JFK for example. You're fine. They should have a bag tag that says CLE on it for your checked luggage to tell the bag people EWR isn't your final destination, if not ask just to check.