Originally Posted by
Tronic
Just recently used GE at DUB and whereas in previous uses here I’ve just shown the slip to the CBP officer as I walked by, this time I was stopped mid-stride and told it was mandatory to stop at the desk and for them to go through my passport/etc.
I’ve never experienced this with GE at DUB so was there a rule change or maybe just the fact that it was a preclearance location?
With just one data point, more likely the procedure that particular agent decided to use on that particular day. Don't read too much into one event on one day.