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Jan 7, 2011, 9:38 am
#62
Join Date: May 2005
Location: YOW
Programs: AC-SE100K MM, BA-S HH-D, MB-G LT Sil, IHG-Plt, Nexus, Global Entry
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P.Eng, Public Safety / Border Security sales to Governments in the Caribbean mostly. 49.9 yrs old. Really.
I was 31 before I crossed over an ocean in a metal tube for the first time. But then I got the bug, and thanks to jobs which provided travel opportunties, I've now been to over 75 countries.
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I was 31 before I crossed over an ocean in a metal tube for the first time. But then I got the bug, and thanks to jobs which provided travel opportunties, I've now been to over 75 countries.
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Jan 7, 2011, 9:44 am
#64
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,849
It's a code from the first officer you see to the officers taking the cards at the exit and to the officers doing secondary examinations. The codes differ from one day to the next.
Jan 7, 2011, 9:44 am
#65
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYT, YVR, BNE, LON
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold
Posts: 320
The port of entry will choose a 1-digit hit number that's different every day. If the officer wants to send you in for a secondary search, they'll use the hit number as the first digit. If you're free to go, they'll randomly choose any other number.
The second digit will signify the reason why the officer sends you in for a secondary search (each digit is something different: undeclared goods, visa issues, etc.) but if the first digit is not the hit number (i.e. you don't get sent into secondary) then the second digit means nothing.
This was right as of a few years ago; anyone feel free to correct me if they now use a different process.
Jan 7, 2011, 9:54 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC, CX Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 114
Are you referring to the 2-digit number written on the back of the declaration cards?
The port of entry will choose a 1-digit hit number that's different every day. If the officer wants to send you in for a secondary search, they'll use the hit number as the first digit. If you're free to go, they'll randomly choose any other number.
The second digit will signify the reason why the officer sends you in for a secondary search (each digit is something different: undeclared goods, visa issues, etc.) but if the first digit is not the hit number (i.e. you don't get sent into secondary) then the second digit means nothing.
This was right as of a few years ago; anyone feel free to correct me if they now use a different process.
The port of entry will choose a 1-digit hit number that's different every day. If the officer wants to send you in for a secondary search, they'll use the hit number as the first digit. If you're free to go, they'll randomly choose any other number.
The second digit will signify the reason why the officer sends you in for a secondary search (each digit is something different: undeclared goods, visa issues, etc.) but if the first digit is not the hit number (i.e. you don't get sent into secondary) then the second digit means nothing.
This was right as of a few years ago; anyone feel free to correct me if they now use a different process.
Jan 7, 2011, 10:07 am
#67
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: YYZ
Posts: 6,138
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This is interesting info. Would you happen to know what the letter means in front of the two digit number. I got "R11" the last time I flew back.
I'm pretty sure the R means "resident".
Originally Posted by Homerclees
Are you referring to the 2-digit number written on the back of the declaration cards?
The port of entry will choose a 1-digit hit number that's different every day. If the officer wants to send you in for a secondary search, they'll use the hit number as the first digit. If you're free to go, they'll randomly choose any other number.
The second digit will signify the reason why the officer sends you in for a secondary search (each digit is something different: undeclared goods, visa issues, etc.) but if the first digit is not the hit number (i.e. you don't get sent into secondary) then the second digit means nothing.
This was right as of a few years ago; anyone feel free to correct me if they now use a different process.
The port of entry will choose a 1-digit hit number that's different every day. If the officer wants to send you in for a secondary search, they'll use the hit number as the first digit. If you're free to go, they'll randomly choose any other number.
The second digit will signify the reason why the officer sends you in for a secondary search (each digit is something different: undeclared goods, visa issues, etc.) but if the first digit is not the hit number (i.e. you don't get sent into secondary) then the second digit means nothing.
This was right as of a few years ago; anyone feel free to correct me if they now use a different process.
Jan 7, 2011, 11:16 am
#74
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 12,068
I consult for evil geniuses on matters such as lair layouts (shark tanks, sharks, lasers attached to sharks, female voiced automated announcements of unfolding stages of evil plan, etc.) and HR matters (such as, where to get all the workers for the lair?). I am 11 years old.
I am a partner in a manufacturing business.
I tell everyone I am 85 years old.The typical response is that I look really good for my age. ;-)