Comments on: How to answer airport immigration questions

By: riza

riza — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:23:48 +0000

hi,my problem is the immigration her in the philippines they check my passport and one of immigration staff they ask me about my visa if register in owwa, and i told her no and she ask me to cancel my flight. And i do everything not to cancel my flight. Is that possible to cancel my flight again what should i do……pls advice me if i need to go owwa for register my previous work

By: Ghulam Qadir

Ghulam Qadir — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:09:16 +0000

I am a legal permanent resident (green card holder). I first came to USA on green card in November 2009. I stayed here until April 2010. Before leaving I had also obtained a travel document which allowed me to travel to USA within two years. Second time time I have come to this country in August this year, i.e., about a year and four months after I left last time. This is well within two years allowed me by the travel document issued by the US government. However, the person sitting at immigration desk said that the travel document means nothing. He did not even care to look at my travel document. He even told me that this time he is admitting me, but next time I may have to appear before a judge. He then put a stamp in my Pakistani passport, which said “Admitted” and in the Class he wrote in hand ARC. I am totally confused why he did that to me. Can someone tell me why he did that to me. Thanks.

By: Sahil

Sahil — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:03:40 +0000

ya its a better acknowledgement letter. Its a bettr trick for the visitor.

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:02:39 +0000

I got scrutinized and they didn’t allow me entry because they said I’ve stayed in the U.S. for 5 months and 1 week (which is untrue – I’m not at 5 months yet). They also added some strange made up story about how I entered in 2006 and never left (I didn’t enter in 2006). Then they tried getting me to sign a paper saying I won’t come back for 6 months. I refused to sign since they wouldn’t let me enter either way. I’m sure I’ve been flagged for an unjust reason. Do you think I am allowed to past through the U.S. as a stopover?

By: Never Fly Economy

Never Fly Economy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:28:31 +0000

Hi, this is not an unusual situation. Be very clear about your entry and exit dates/points in your head. Anything that raises a red flag, usually invites further questioning.

By: Petrol

Petrol — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:18:25 +0000

Once on entry into MIA I was using my R-1 visa for the first time to begin work in the US. The officer asked how long I was going to stay for. Since I did not know when I would go back home on vacation I told him I do not know. He prompted me further and I insisted I cannot say when I will return for vacation BUT I am allowed 2 weeks vacation every year AND my visa has a life of 5 years so I will return sometime before then. What happened? I GOT SENT TO SECONDARY! Second officer asked the same question I gave him the same answer and he stamped my passport with a 3 year stay without a hassle. The issue was, although my R-1 had a 5 year expiry date, you’re not allowed to stay for more than 3 years at a time. Now how was I supposed to know that??? Because officer DIAZ didn’t know how long to give me I got sent to secondary and missed my connecting which was the last for the day and had to sleep on the floor overnight. TOTAL CRAP!!!

By: Amina Rhoades

Amina Rhoades — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:08:01 +0000

Christopher Lee is usually a much better voice

By: Danny

Danny — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:52:29 +0000

Yes hi i’m 22 years old. I’m not working atm. and i finished school few years ago. i’m planing to visit the uk for 2 weeks. i’m from america. and my friend invited me to stay with them for my two weeks so i dont have to pay for a hotel. i have 1000 usd$$$ on my debit card with a bank statement. and a return ticket and my itinerary i plan on sightseeing with them.they will also be waiting for me at the airport to pick me up. do you think i’ll have trouble if i say i’m visiting a friend? or should i just book a hotel in manchester and travel to london by myself. or just stay with my friend? please any help would calm me down because i haven’t been anywhere else other then my home country. i just dont want to get denied. and lose all that money on airfare. thank u

By: Marc

Marc — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:59:32 +0000

i told them i work at my uncles family business, and the immigration officer wanted to see the business permit. why would he want to see it?first of all, i am not the owner of the business and whats the purpose?why would a tourist bring his uncle’s business permit? i dont like the two philippine immigration officer..i dont know what supporting documents to bring,their questions are inappropriate for a tourist.

By: Liliana C. Francia

Liliana C. Francia — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:40:18 +0000

I’m trying to get the form I-275 for the El Salvador counsulate,I’m petitioning my mother and they are asking her for that form from houston, can you please tell me how I can get it,please reply back.