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Steve, CDN:
The home page of the U.S. Customs Service provides all necessary information on the requirements for entering the U.S.

Specific questions are answered HERE

Instructions on how to use the U.S. Customs Q&A service  FOUND HERE

RVMAN:
Another helpful link for finding Publication for "Visiting the United Sates". http://www.CBP.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/publications/    This publication is in a PDF format which you can download.   Anyone plaining a trip out of the United States will find a very helpful publication called "KNOW BE FOR YOU GO"  On the same page as "Visiting the United States. The new main page link is : www.CBP.gov  When visiting this link understand you will see a lot of information. So look at the top of the page and you will find TABS. Once you click on a TAB, checkout the RIGHT SIDE of the screen and you will see some of the most helpfull tools of information.   :-*

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Mick & Pat:
RVMAN,

It is very strange that the brochure Know Before You Go claims
--- Quote ---Your Inspection
To keep our borders secure, we must inspect everyone
who arrives at a U.S. port of entry. We pledge to treat
you courteously and professionally. We do not assume
that you have done anything wrong—because very
few travelers actually violate the law.
As part of your inspection, you may be asked questions
--- End quote ---

But in reality it appears that the opposite happens, check out the following web page.

>>CLICK HERE<<


I wish I'd received a dollar every time I'd heard a similar story to that of Keith & Marie, my only question is why?

When this treatment is told to fellow Americans we meet they also cannot understand and ask why?

Tom:
Mick,

RVMAN hasn't been here since August, 2005, so he probably won't see your message. But your question is still a good one. Don't look for logic in this issue. Having spent a big part of my career reading, interpreting and implementing the requirements of U.S. government publications, I wouldn't expect to get a clear understanding from those either.

'Courtesy and professionalism' will vary significantly from individual to individual, and likely will vary from day to day with the same individual. Someone might have got out of bed the wrong side, or they might be stressed from a day of dealing with folks trying to sneak past the rules. All you can do is be polite and answer their questions honestly with no superfluous banter.

Personally, I didn't encounter an issue over the years when I used to visit the U.S. as a Brit, returning to the U.S. as a 'resident alien', or returning to the U.S. as a citizen. Heck, I've received my fair share of "welcome back" greetings at U.S. borders. But I've heard/read a few stories like the one you pointed to, including from some forum members.

Mick & Pat:
Hi Tom,

Thanks for your reply, if the brochure is to be believed then its possibly a 'power' problem being carried out by some personnel, nothing is done at the time because no one dare complain for fear of being refused entry.

Sweeping these matters under the carpet only reinforces the actions of these BULLIES but who can ask the question directly without fear of being refused entry?

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