What questions do customs ask you?

What questions do customs ask you? At U.S. Customs, officers typically ask about the purpose of your visit, your stay duration, who you'll be visiting, your accommodations, and any items you're bringing with you that need to be declared.

What questions would an immigration officer ask?

Can customs search your phone?

CBP agents may swipe through your phone or look through the documents on your com- puter. The government also claims the authority to copy the data on your electronic devices.

What do customs officers check?

CBP officers must determine the nationality of each applicant for admission and, if determined to be an alien, whether or not the applicant meets the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act for admission to the United States.

How does customs know who you are?

CBP enrolls in-scope non-U.S. citizen travelers in the DHS Biometric Identity Management System (IDENT) as a biometric confirmation of arrival. Our traveler identity verification process is not a surveillance program.

How long does US customs take?

How long does custom clearance take? Typically, customs clearance takes less than 24 hours, however, there are times where it can take several days or weeks for goods to be inspected. When is customs clearance needed? Customs clearance is necessary for all packages entering the U.S. from other countries.

What to expect when you go through customs?

They will ask you a few basic questions, such as where you went and what you purchased on your trip. They look for items on the restricted list, contraband, or anything left off the customs form. Be as specific and as prompt as possible when answering.

What happens if customs denied entry?

If you have been denied entry with a visa, you have the right to: An exclusion hearing before a judge to determine your admissibility; An administrative appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals; A judicial review or appeal of any, or all, of the above decisions.

What questions do they ask at the airport for immigration?

Do you have to declare everything at customs?

All travelers must complete a CBP Declaration Form 6059B itemizing all purchased merchandise and agricultural products. Here are your options: Complete a paper form that may be obtained at the port of entry or on the flight or cruise.