Originally Posted by
Blueskyheaven
no update for app filed on June 7th. Looks like saying YES for failure to declare food item at custom inspection years ago is causing the delay? I wasn't asked to pay any fine just warning at the time.
You did the right thing. You are better to be honest.
After I filled out the application, I remembered I had a similar incident (beef jerky) over 10 years ago. I wasn't fined either but my luggage was searched. I had totally forgotten about this until after I read flyer talk. I wished I could have modified my application.
I expected the Customs guy to ask about it and he ended up not. I was already ready to say that I had learned my lesson, deeply regret it, etc... Which is all true - I would often travel with my Mom's service dog and I would declare the dog, declare the dog food, etc.... The Customs guy would laugh at each time but I wasn't going to get caught again.
I think you did the right thing by being honest and think you will be approved.