Multiple Passports Question
Jun 4, 2011 | 12:16 pm
#31
Join Date: Jan 2001
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I thought that the Indian government specifically did not allow you to possess an Indian passport if you were a citizen of another country as well.
Jun 4, 2011 | 3:37 pm
#32
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As an aside, in another recent thread a certain amount of indignation was expressed as to why certain questions are asked of LPR's upon their return to the United States. This is an example as to why those questions are asked. I understand that the passenger may not realize the significance or relevance of the questions being asked but I promise there are very real reasons for those questions. The officer is not asking them for the fun of it.
Jun 4, 2011 | 3:51 pm
#33
Join Date: Feb 2010
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That's assuming the original departure was recorded, right? Leaving through Canada or Mexico via land appears to keep departures from being recorded, though that may have changed recently.
If it is just to visit, what happens?
Are questions asked every time an LPR enters, or just by chance like to a citizen?
If it is just to visit, what happens?
Are questions asked every time an LPR enters, or just by chance like to a citizen?
In this case, the only way to avoid questions that are going to be difficult to answer would be to lie to the officer. If it is just a visit, it further illustrates that the subject has indeed abandoned his permanent resident status. It will lead to questions concerning when he intends to move back to the United States if at all.
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To others from the NEXUS card thread I haven't forgotten is will answer those questions but those answers I prefer to be able to give you cites. Those questions are much more technical than these current ones.
Jun 5, 2011 | 3:32 am
#34
Join Date: Jun 2011
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How the inspection is conducted is up to the individual officer. That being said when an officer is presented an LPR card the officer is going to ask how long the individual has been out of the United States. This is because the officer has to determine in the LPR card holder is an applicant for admission. One of the things that makes the LPR card holder an applicant for admission is being outside of the US for more than 180 days. Hence, a LPR is almost without fail supposed to be asked that question.
In this case, the only way to avoid questions that are going to be difficult to answer would be to lie to the officer. If it is just a visit, it further illustrates that the subject has indeed abandoned his permanent resident status. It will lead to questions concerning when he intends to move back to the United States if at all.
FB
To others from the NEXUS card thread I haven't forgotten is will answer those questions but those answers I prefer to be able to give you cites. Those questions are much more technical than these current ones.
In this case, the only way to avoid questions that are going to be difficult to answer would be to lie to the officer. If it is just a visit, it further illustrates that the subject has indeed abandoned his permanent resident status. It will lead to questions concerning when he intends to move back to the United States if at all.
FB
To others from the NEXUS card thread I haven't forgotten is will answer those questions but those answers I prefer to be able to give you cites. Those questions are much more technical than these current ones.
Last edited by essxjay; Jun 5, 2011 at 8:09 am Reason: adjust for proper attribution
Jun 5, 2011 | 6:53 am
#35
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Even when it's a the return of a round-trip when presumably the officer can see the (recent) departure date on his computer? I ask because most of the LPR's I know are not routinely asked this question.