OMG! Nearly turned away on visit to UK!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Why is it ok to expect to get a tough time at POE into the US but people are angry and upset when the same thing happens to an american trying to get into the UK....

Check out the UK website that tells you about visiting the UK.... it does say you need proof that you will leave the country at the end of your visit....

We took evidence of our intent to return to the US when we visited the UK just last week... and Yes we were asked to show evidence of our intent to leave.. or should I say my husbands intent to leave as I am a UK citizen....

Sorry you feel you were treated unjustly.... but people entering the US are treated like that and worse every single day....

Kezzie

This was my response as well. Whenever I travelled to the US - from Canada - I made sure I had substantial proof of my ties to Canada. I crossed at the land borders but still got grilled twice and was able to reassure them that I did indeed intend to leave after my visit. Every country is concerned about protecting their own immigration regulations - Americans are not excempt just because they are Americans.

[meauxna 15]

Sounds like she needs to get drunk and maybe even get laid a little.

sure does..the tight azz bitach

How come we never say that about chopfukc dudes? It's always the wimmin. Dudes are more likely to act out their lack-of-s e x frustration, aren't they?

[Brian & Elena 0]

I've been through British, German, and Russian passport control many times this year and none have ever given me any problems. No questions ever....just "Welcome enjoy your stay."

[Mirorgate 0]

Never had a problem. Flash the red passport... get waved through.

[mawilson 2,133]

Sounds like she needs to get drunk and maybe even get laid a little.

sure does..the tight azz bitach

And getting tighter, mind. ("Things are tightening up" )

[twood2k 0]

Never had a problem. Flash the red passport... get waved through.

I know it doesn't justify rude actions but the brits are having just as much if not more illegal alien problems as the USA. Also, don't forget the the whole terrorist thing that just happened there....

On my way back from Ukraine, last month.. I was asked about 20 questions in Munich airport before I could check in to my flight to D.C. Crazy ### questions... never experienced that before.

When I arrived in Kiev, I saw many Ukrainians getting 5 minue of grilling at passport control, i walked up, he said thank you, stamp and I was on my way.

The world has become a crazier place lately and its affecting us all.

[mawilson 2,133]

Why is it ok to expect to get a tough time at POE into the US but people are angry and upset when the same thing happens to an american trying to get into the UK....

This reminds me:

U.S. Customs official: "Anything to declare?"

Avi (Dennis Farina): "Yeah. Don't go to England."

[Fandango 1,439]

Heh, hearing stories like this gives me flashbacks. I was detained for 9 hours on my first visit

[mawilson 2,133]

Heh, hearing stories like this gives me flashbacks. I was detained for 9 hours on my first visit

That's the price you pay for being gorgeous -- they didn't want to let you go

[meauxna 15]

Why is it ok to expect to get a tough time at POE into the US but people are angry and upset when the same thing happens to an american trying to get into the UK....

This reminds me:

U.S. Customs official: "Anything to declare?"

Avi (Dennis Farina): "Yeah. Don't go to England."

lol, oh man, I've had so many good .sigs from there..... hehe. One of the few movies I'll re-watch.

Gemologist: London?

Avi: Yes, London. You know: fish, chips, cup 'o tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary ###### Poppins... LONDON.

http://imdb.com/title/tt0208092/quotes

[no name 1]

Why is it ok to expect to get a tough time at POE into the US but people are angry and upset when the same thing happens to an american trying to get into the UK....

Check out the UK website that tells you about visiting the UK.... it does say you need proof that you will leave the country at the end of your visit....

We took evidence of our intent to return to the US when we visited the UK just last week... and Yes we were asked to show evidence of our intent to leave.. or should I say my husbands intent to leave as I am a UK citizen....

Sorry you feel you were treated unjustly.... but people entering the US are treated like that and worse every single day....

Kezzie

I lived in the UK for 2 years(student visa) & travelled in & out frequently, never got a hard time...

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Heh, hearing stories like this gives me flashbacks. I was detained for 9 hours on my first visit

That's the price you pay for being gorgeous -- they didn't want to let you go

I think this is the second time in as many days I've noticed mawilson flirting with the ladies

[homesick_american 1]

Why is it ok to expect to get a tough time at POE into the US but people are angry and upset when the same thing happens to an american trying to get into the UK....

Check out the UK website that tells you about visiting the UK.... it does say you need proof that you will leave the country at the end of your visit....

We took evidence of our intent to return to the US when we visited the UK just last week... and Yes we were asked to show evidence of our intent to leave.. or should I say my husbands intent to leave as I am a UK citizen....

Sorry you feel you were treated unjustly.... but people entering the US are treated like that and worse every single day....

Kezzie

I'm not angry or upset, simply stating what I've experienced.

[mawilson 2,133]

I think this is the second time in as many days I've noticed mawilson flirting with the ladies

Not flirting mate just being friendly

[Welshcookie 17]

Why is it ok to expect to get a tough time at POE into the US but people are angry and upset when the same thing happens to an american trying to get into the UK....

This reminds me:

U.S. Customs official: "Anything to declare?"

Avi (Dennis Farina): "Yeah. Don't go to England."

My husbands favourite quote when he goes through immigration.....usually cos it always results in me using some expletive at him .....it did take him 1.5hrs to clear immigration when we came back off holiday in July, they certainly are 'tightening up'.....

I don't think any UKC travelling to the US to visit their SO would even not consider bringing every little proof of their ties to the UK for the fear off being turned away.