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Originally Posted by Flaflyer
(Post 11725830)
They're looking for the Easy Big Catch™. :rolleyes: Someone stupid but honest who answers "No problem, I make $5000 profit on every kilo I bring in. . ."
And I would shake the hand of the CBP person if he/she decided to give you a cavity search in reply should you ever give that answer. By the way, to add to the OP, here's a border-crossing story.... OWOSSO, Mich. (AP) - A mid-Michigan woman says she was denied entry into Canada because she is on welfare. Rose Kelley of Owosso says she has filed a discrimination complaint with the Canada Border Services Agency over its refusal to let her and her two children cross the border via the Blue Water Bridge connecting Port Huron with Sarnia, Ontario. The 25-year-old Kelley tells The Argus-Press of Owosso that she planned to visit friends and relatives when she arrived at the border May 1. She says she was told to furnish evidence of citizenship, financial support and other documentation, but was denied entry again on May 3. Kelley says she was told she didn't make enough money and people on welfare shouldn't take vacations. |
Originally Posted by GITU
(Post 11725634)
And if I refuse to answer, won't I be creating a mess for myself? I'd feel more comfortable refusing to answer an inappropriate question to say, a police officer, as it seems anything airline related is a grey area and the pax usually loses.
Look at the video I saw on here of the Ron Paul supporter with the cash, for instance... |
Originally Posted by halls120
(Post 11726357)
The correct way to answer that question is "with all due respect, officer, as a U.S. citizen, I do not believe I am required to disclose my income or net worth as a condition for re-entering the United States."
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So, as a USC, CBP can't interrogate you past that point? Or what would they say next?
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Originally Posted by GITU
(Post 11726418)
So, as a USC, CBP can't interrogate you past that point? Or what would they say next?
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Is there a list somewhere of OK questions and not-OK questions that can be asked?
I'm guessing "Where do you go to school?" "Where do you live?" "Which street?" is OK. |
Originally Posted by GITU
(Post 11726464)
Is there a list somewhere of OK questions and not-OK questions that can be asked?
I'm guessing "Where do you go to school?" "Where do you live?" "Which street?" is OK. TITLE 8 - ALIENS AND NATIONALITY CHAPTER I - DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBCHAPTER B - IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS PART 235 - INSPECTION OF PERSONS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION 235.1 - Scope of examination. (a) General. Application to lawfully enter the United States shall be made in person to an immigration officer at a U.S. port-of-entry when the port is open for inspection, or as otherwise designated in this section. (b) U.S. citizens. A person claiming U.S. citizenship must establish that fact to the examining officer's satisfaction and must present a U.S. passport if such passport is required under the provisions of 22 CFR part 53. If such applicant for admission fails to satisfy the examining immigration officer that he or she is a U.S. citizen, he or she shall thereafter be inspected as an alien. ........ (d) Alien applicants for admission. (1) Each alien seeking admission at a United States port-of-entry must present whatever documents are required and must establish to the satisfaction of the inspecting officer that the alien is not subject to removal under the immigration laws, Executive Orders, or Presidential Proclamations, and is entitled, under all of the applicable provisions of the immigration laws and this chapter, to enter the United States. (i) A person claiming to have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence must establish that fact to the satisfaction of the inspecting officer and must present proper documents in accordance with 211.1 of this chapter. ....... |
Thank you, halls!
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CBP's job would be easier if they didn't act like a Saudi-style Morality Police
Yes, CBP have a hard job. Their job would be a little easier if puritanical American laws didn't give them an excuse to play Vice Squad at the border.
"Fishing expedition" interrogations? Inspecting files on your laptop computer and PDAs? Body cavity searches? It seems that you read about these things happening at the US border far more than anywhere else. I agree that it's all quite 'legal', but it's hardly consonant with our self-proclaimed status as the "Land of the Free." |
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I would suggest you get Global Entry. No interview & takes less than 1 minute to go through CBP!
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Originally Posted by I_Hate_US_Airways
(Post 11726628)
I would suggest you get Global Entry. No interview & takes less than 1 minute to go through CBP!
Elite Status Is Not A Matter of Life and Death...It's Much More Important Than That! |
As far as I can tell, there's no prohibition against asking the question and no requirement to answer, either.
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Originally Posted by LessO2
(Post 11726054)
I would shake the hand of the CBP person if he/she decided to give you a cavity search ....[/URL]
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GITU, are you a US citizen? If yes, the question is entirely out of line. Unless you are decked out in full bling paraphernalia there is no reason to ask such a question. I'd at least say "Why are you asking?". If you were suspicious, they could still pull you out for a screening but that question still wouldn't be necessary to ask. It is implied. It could also be given as a reason when you ask them why they are checking you. "Sir, it is just somewhat unusual for a grad student to wear croco shoes, a diamond encrusted Gold Rolex and too be accompanied by two Hawaiian Tropic babes." :D
Now, if you are an international student (foreign national studying here), they might ask this question rightfully. They never did for me, though. As an IS you have to prove that you have sufficient means to support yourself without working outside of the university. This is part of the requirements to obtain an I-20 that goes along with the F-1 visa. On the other hand, they almost always ask me where I study and what AFTER reading it on my papers where there is an extra line for these points. I always want to say "Reading comprehension is not too good, is it, Officer?" I never did that, though. If you wanted to be a bit snooty without attracting too much trouble you could always say that even Plato said the best way of becoming rich was to inherit money. (Because nobody was hurt in the process and no moral vices were committed). Then send him/her on a guilt trip saying you are still mourning the loss of half you family in a car accident. :) Till |
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