When the officer asks, "Why are you coming to the U.S.?" give a short, honest answer. "Vacation for two weeks." "Business conference in Chicago." Do not ramble. Do not make jokes about bombs or drugs. (Yes, people actually do this.)
CBP officers have access to massive amounts of data. A "little white lie" about why you are visiting (e.g., saying "tourism" when you plan to do freelance work) is grounds for immediate deportation and a multi-year ban. cpb dhs
The next time you land in JFK, LAX, or enter via the San Ysidro land border, take a breath, have your passport ready, and remember: they aren’t trying to ruin your trip. They are trying to make sure everyone enters safely and legally. When the officer asks, "Why are you coming to the U
Let’s clear that up right now. CPB is actually a common misordering of CBP (Customs and Border Protection). DHS stands for the Department of Homeland Security. (Yes, people actually do this
A busy airport customs hall with the DHS logo visible.