Is CBP allowed to ask how you afford things?
May 10, 2009 | 12:11 pm
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Is CBP allowed to ask how you afford things?
I'm a grad student and don't work. I was recently asked when I told them my occupation was "student" how I afford such holidays (as they flipped through my book). I told them I "saved" - but is CBP allowed to ask? To what extent? I don't feel like telling them my personal business, and getting into a discussion of my personal finances.
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May 10, 2009 | 12:20 pm
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I'm a grad student and don't work. I was recently asked when I told them my occupation was "student" how I afford such holidays (as they flipped through my book). I told them I "saved" - but is CBP allowed to ask? To what extent? I don't feel like telling them my personal business, and getting into a discussion of my personal finances.
Thanks!
Thanks!
May 10, 2009 | 12:25 pm
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CBP = .....?
CBP = .....?
May 10, 2009 | 12:26 pm
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May 10, 2009 | 12:26 pm
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I would answer... " I acquired my $$$ the old fashioned way, I inherited it ".
I would answer... " I acquired my $$$ the old fashioned way, I inherited it ".
May 10, 2009 | 12:27 pm
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Canadian Border Police?
Canadian Border Police?
May 10, 2009 | 12:28 pm
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I doubt they would do that. A few credit cards in your wallet should suffice.
Originally Posted by GITU
Can you just say "dividends"? Can they ask you to prove that on the spot?
May 10, 2009 | 12:29 pm
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Arent those guys INS...?
Originally Posted by GITU
May 10, 2009 | 12:30 pm
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May 10, 2009 | 12:34 pm
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A CBP officer (or any other government agent) can ASK you anything s/he wants -- but you don't have to answer. When the question is inappropriate, as it was in this case, I'd refuse to answer and file a formal complaint.
May 10, 2009 | 12:39 pm
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Look at the video I saw on here of the Ron Paul supporter with the cash, for instance...
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Someone stupid but honest who answers "No problem, I make $5000 profit on every kilo I bring in. . ."