is it out of the norm for an airport immigration officer at the port of entry (passport check) to discuss your country's (other than U.S) political structure and religous history?
2006-10-24 00:45:50 · 4 answers · asked by Mo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
it wasnt really questioning. it was sort of an interesting conversation. he knew quite a bit. we were smiling even being sarcastic!!! the whole thing took over 15 mins. plus was a long line behind me. it was a wierd experience.
2006-10-24 00:51:13 · update #1
Immigration officers are people too. It may be that particular officer was truly interested in what you thought. It is also possible that it is a technique for determining if a person is from where they say they are.
2006-10-24 00:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by damdawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he finds his job a little boring and just wants to have a chat with someone...regardless of whether the line is long or not.
Since anyway he has to clear the line eventually...
I don't think it is wise/appropriate for immigration officers to chat to random travelers. I believe they are told not to do that too...but once in a while, they might feel the need to discuss some stuff.
2006-10-24 07:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by vintageprincess72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Immigration officers have the discretion what questions to ask in the port of entry even when it concerns politics and religion.
2006-10-24 07:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you from a country that has a long and glorious history of false passports in the hands of terrorists?
2006-10-24 08:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋