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Old Dec 25, 2007, 4:43 am
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Originally Posted by xanthuos
I've often wondered the same thing. I would do my best to never get "argumentative" with the agent if presented with a similar situation (thus far, the closest it has gotten has been uncomfortable questions about any arrests, etc.) but I would like to know to what extent I can 1. Stand my ground or 2. Shut up and just refuse to answer any questions that aren't directly related to establishing my citizenship for purposes of entry.

Any lawyer will tell you the less you say the better -- the best response is "I decline to answer any questions on the advice of counsel"
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