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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 1:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Daoane
I'm planning a run from Europe to NY with a direct turnaround.

Option 1: 3 hours layover at EWR

Option 2: arrival to JFK, 5 hours layover and leaving from EWR

I suppose option 2 shouldn't be a problem, as I could state I'm meeting somebody in the city. What about option 1? I'm not too keen for an interview with the US boarder protection...
Either option will entice questions as US CBP are generally suspicious of same day turnarounds by non-US citizens. Whether or not you get secondary depends on the officer and how you handle their questions.
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