Originally Posted by
GUWonder
It’s definitely been not only possible — before, during and in the years after that Boris Johnson incident — but repeatedly accomplished. Most of the times where I’ve seen it done are during the ESTA era.
Even having a listed US place of birth on a non-US passport doesn’t guarantee that the person is a US citizen — and sometimes even CBP needs a reminder of that. ESTA does require a place of birth.
For years and years during the ESTA era — BoJo’s incident was pre-ESTA — CBP used to even have language on its website noting this possibility of US dual-citizens doing this. CBP eventually scrubbed all such language from its website. Even after that language was removed, it has continued to be done.
Thank you GUWonder. Very interesting. I wonder if the internet archives still show that language somewhere.
So, one arrives with an expired US passport or a valid Passport Card (or whatever) and an ESTA-endorsed VW country passport at check-in. One shows only the latter non-US passport. Let's assume it shows a US place of birth. How does one answer the likely question from the check-in agent or ICTS person: "I see you were born in America. Are you an American?"