Can a US citizen be denied entry?
Can a US citizen be denied entry? No citizen of a country can be denied entry to their home country. It is the internationally recognized “right of return.” Upon return they can be detained on customs issues or arrested on new charges or outstanding warrants but they cannot be denied reentry.
What not to say to immigration officer?
Do not go off on tangents or tell your life story. Only answer the question that is being asked and do not provide more details than necessary. Remember, the immigration officer is doing many interviews a day, and you do not want to annoy them.
Does airports check immigration status?
The TSA checks passengers' identity and whether a passenger has a boarding pass; generally, they are not screening for immigration status.
What is the penalty for US citizens entering leaving the US on a foreign passport?
Thus, the penalty is the possibility of denied or delayed entry into the US, as well as the associated costs (e.g. missing connecting flights or meetings).
What to do if immigration stops you at the airport?
- Ask to speak with an immigration attorney and do not sign anything until you speak to an attorney. ...
- Do not take a voluntary departure without speaking to an attorney. ...
- You have the right to contact an attorney or your family.