Originally Posted by
stifle
I suppose you could answer each question "I decline to answer that question, further to my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Am I free to go? If not, please explain why I am not being permitted to re-enter my country."
After two or three goes, ask for a supervisor and an LEO.
As for the reason why, chances are you have a similar name to someone who's wanted, or suspicious, or was rude to a TSA clerk seven years ago.
I could see a repeat of this:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...questions.html
Originally Posted by
mre5765
You should apply for Global Entry. You will have an in depth interrogation and investigation, but if approved (and since you've done nothing wrong, I see no reason why you would be disapproved) will rarely have to deal with CBP humans, just the kiosk.
+100
Since signing up for GE, I have never had to deal with any CBP agents. Easy to do mileage runs where I only stay somewhere for eight hours, or one night.