Now fingerprinting GC holders on re-entry?

[DeeBee 1]

I've been out of the country 4 times now since I acquired a green card... Until yesterday it was very straightforward, go through the same line (immigration @ airport) as USCs, have an officer run your card and that's about it.

Yesterday I flew into Newark (as usual)... I handed over my customs form, passport, and GC to the personalityless officer. She then took my fingerprints (all of them!) on a new machine. And eventually I was on my way.

What's going on? Is this just a Newark thing, or...?

* Also, I was asked when checking in for my flight for my address while in the US. I know this is standard for VWPs and the newly established system, but why ask it for a GC holder?

[Jon&Lindsey 0]

I came in through Newark last week with my GC, the officer just swiped it and asked how long I'd been away, that's all. I wasn't asked for the address on the airline website either (just on the customs form), maybe it's just that airline's site?

[DeeBee 1]

I came in through Newark last week with my GC, the officer just swiped it and asked how long I'd been away, that's all. I wasn't asked for the address on the airline website either (just on the customs form), maybe it's just that airline's site?

I didn't even check-in online, this was all in person at the airport prior to boarding the flight. I even pointed out that I was a PR and that it was pointless, but she insisted she needed it.

[Mint518 0]

I've been out of the country 4 times now since I acquired a green card... Until yesterday it was very straightforward, go through the same line (immigration @ airport) as USCs, have an officer run your card and that's about it.

Yesterday I flew into Newark (as usual)... I handed over my customs form, passport, and GC to the personalityless officer. She then took my fingerprints (all of them!) on a new machine. And eventually I was on my way.

What's going on? Is this just a Newark thing, or...?

* Also, I was asked when checking in for my flight for my address while in the US. I know this is standard for VWPs and the newly established system, but why ask it for a GC holder?

It seems that is a new procedure, started from January 18, 2009 (last Sunday).

http://tech.yahoo.com/news/cnet/20081219/t...357831012662538

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Also found here

http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/programs/gc_1231972592442.shtm

[DeeBee 1]

Thanks for the links

This is unbelievable... So much for PRs feeling like part of the crowd, guess they call us aliens for a reason...

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Thanks for the links

This is unbelievable... So much for PRs feeling like part of the crowd, guess they call us aliens for a reason...

We are not citizens, and biometrics are compulsory during our visa processes. This is not a surprise.

[DeeBee 1]

Thanks for the links

This is unbelievable... So much for PRs feeling like part of the crowd, guess they call us aliens for a reason...

We are not citizens, and biometrics are compulsory during our visa processes. This is not a surprise.

That's your POV...

I agree that not being citizens subjects us to further scrutiny at airports... But we all went through hell and back to seek AOS approval - we wouldn't have been approved if we were "bad".