occupation on arrival card?
Dec 13, 2012 | 7:13 pm
#16
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Yes it was stamped at entry. Upon exit after paying the fine, it was stamped as well with something suggesting that I got registered and stuff, something which not clearly understood. Anything else?
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Dec 14, 2012 | 4:54 am
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Neither Spain nor the UK co-operate closely with Mongolia on immigration matters. Even if you told an immigration officer your story, he'd probably laugh and send you on your way.
Dec 14, 2012 | 11:14 am
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Good point. No Im not going to say anything unless they ask- but its very unlikely.
I have also clarified with a immigration attorney about that stamp as well when I apply for the chinese visa. Told me something similar that visa officers aren't going to pay much attention to that. Even stated how its impractical for other countries to check into their other countries immigration record outside their own for logistic and political reason.
So I think its safe to say that every country keeps their own immigration record and its not shared with others outside much- fines, misunderstandings.
I have also clarified with a immigration attorney about that stamp as well when I apply for the chinese visa. Told me something similar that visa officers aren't going to pay much attention to that. Even stated how its impractical for other countries to check into their other countries immigration record outside their own for logistic and political reason.
So I think its safe to say that every country keeps their own immigration record and its not shared with others outside much- fines, misunderstandings.
Dec 14, 2012 | 1:24 pm
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Mongolia on the other hand is not exactly a hotbed of immigration fraud.
Dec 14, 2012 | 1:40 pm
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No, I wouldn't go that far. There are a number of "discreet" stamps and markings that are used by countries such as the USA, Canada, UK, Schengen states, etc.. to denote visa refusals and/or denied admissions. These are pretty well known in the community of people that deal with these things.
Would the void stamp cause me problems later on?
Dec 14, 2012 | 3:57 pm
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I did not realize that. But I could see that for countries such as UK, USA, Canada, Schengen agreement countries. Are you suggesting that neither a chinese/ china embassy visa officers, ECO(entry clearance officer) nor immigration officers would recognize that? Not to mention I have asked a immigration attorney in regards to that and he mentioned in many words that they would not take into account the stamp from the other country for something as minor as a fine or what not. I have also asked people who were former ECO about it- suggested same thing. Unless there was a criminal history involved in any place, that would be a different story- which I do not.
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Dec 14, 2012 | 8:13 pm
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I have dozens of "VOID" stamps in my most recent passports. They get some looks and some questions but have not caused me any material problem. All of my "VOID" stamps are for departure stamps that have been voided -- primarily because I wanted to go back landside or to an airside lounge in the "domestic" side of the airports.
Dec 14, 2012 | 10:11 pm
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A "VOID" or "CWOP" (Cancelled WithOut Prejudice) stamp doesn't imply anything other than an administrative issue on the part of the stamper.
Like GUWonder, I have dozens of these from all over the world ranging from Ghana to India to France to USA and they have never caused an issue beyond maybe a question or two.
Like GUWonder, I have dozens of these from all over the world ranging from Ghana to India to France to USA and they have never caused an issue beyond maybe a question or two.