Asking for a Relatives - Withdrew Application at Airport

[SalishSea 17,921]

2 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

I am NOT one of those people who can't tell the difference between Aus and NZ

My husband would be very pleased.  He is often mistaken by Americans for Aussie, South African, or even English, and it makes him rather cranky 😂

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Just now, Jorgedig said:

My husband would be very pleased.  He is often mistaken by Americans for Aussie, South African, or even English, and it makes him rather cranky 😂

Two things guaranteed to annoy:

- asking a kiwi if they're an aussie

-asking a canadian if they're american 

[SalishSea 17,921]

7 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Two things guaranteed to annoy:

- asking a kiwi if they're an aussie

-asking a canadian if they're american 

As an American, I LOVE being mistaken for Canadian.

[Going through 5,671]

53 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Two things guaranteed to annoy:

- asking a kiwi if they're an aussie

-asking a canadian if they're american 

Up with there with that (at least for me)  is also referring to a Canadian as being a "North American." (Like we don't exist as our own country)

I turn around and then call the American talking to me a "Southern Canadian"...which is so amusingly ironic since they quickly get indignant hearing that.

 

I remember a concert in Canada a long time ago (I believe it was NKOTB, which is quite the throwback) where it was reported they greeted the audience with "Hello North America!!" resulting in a lot of booing.

Edited June 18, 2019 by Going through

[MacUK 983]

1 hour ago, SusieQQQ said:

Apparently @MacUK watched a different Australian version than I did.  Nothing laid back about the many episodes I saw, whether it was drugs, people intending to look for work illegally,  or sweet Chinese grannies who didn't realize that they couldn't bring in all this food for their kids.  My take-away from that was never ever neglect to read and follow the rules about what you are and aren't allowed to bring in to Australia. 

Oh, don't get me wrong, I don't mean they're laid back in enforcing their rules, merely their attitude when doing it.

Very strict on the rules, especially when it comes to plant life and foodstuffs, but usually done with a smile and a bit of banter.

[SJordanS 343]

6 hours ago, MacUK said:

One episode that stuck out to me was an elderly woman openly telling the CBP that she was coming in to take care of her grandkids so her son can go back to work. CBP just waved her through.

 How about the horse jockey from the UK  swearing he did not come to the states to work at the race track yet brought his racing helmet and racing boots. CBP sized them up telling him its his size and to try on the boots on 😂 reminded me of OJ Simpson and the glove 😂

[SJordanS 343]

6 hours ago, USS_Voyager said:

Just watched the first episode (in my office, at work, I might add)! Fantastic. I'm gonna binge on this... 

You have to. You will really come to appreciate our CBP officers and how they put their lives on the line with those dangerous packages that could potentially kill people or kill our crops and ruin our country. There is so much more than visa fraud. BINGE IT!! 

 

PS...JFK airport has a drug-poop loo 😂 just watch and you’ll see what I mean I wont say more...

[SJordanS 343]

 Just to update everyone here. I took flash screens of what you all said and flooded my cousins phone with text messages. Hope they listen to reason. We shall find out and I will be back hope everyone follows this so when I have the obvious update no one tries to repeat this. 

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

2 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

As an American, I LOVE being mistaken for Canadian.

So do I. I think I am going to apply for Canadian PR under Express Entry. I am pretty close to 450 points which I think is the right passing mark. With the way healthcare and social security  are going in this country—> me thinking that retiring as a Canadian might be nice

[SJordanS 343]

7 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Apparently @MacUK watched a different Australian version than I did.  Nothing laid back about the many episodes I saw, whether it was drugs, people intending to look for work illegally,  or sweet Chinese grannies who didn't realize that they couldn't bring in all this food for their kids.  My take-away from that was never ever neglect to read and follow the rules about what you are and aren't allowed to bring in to Australia. 

Do you know were I can watch the Australian versian?  I have Netflix, Hulu and Amazon but only found the one on Netflix. 

[TBoneTX 45,497]

13 hours ago, MacUK said:

The U.S. version

The U.K. version

The Australian version

I wonder how much of this could be overcome by wearing a T-shirt that says, "Relax, Gringo -- I'm Legal!"

[Going through 5,671]

Only ones I've watched are the American version and the Canadian version...it's interesting to see how 1) people react when their lies are unraveled, and, 2) people suddenly become unaware that certain items are prohibited only after the items are found buried at the bottom of their luggage...the usual response being "I didn't know that was in there..." (after saying earlier that they'd packed their own suitcase)

[SJordanS 343]

On 6/18/2019 at 11:16 PM, TBoneTX said:

I wonder how much of this could be overcome by wearing a T-shirt that says, "Relax, Gringo -- I'm Legal!"

I'm getting one customized for my fiance to wear back from Jordan and Ill take a pic....

[SJordanS 343]

thought Id get back to you all regarding the topic I posted, the husband DID get back to the states. they consulted a lawyer and he got back a a few days ago. so there you have it folks....dont know how but appartently when you are on a B1/B2 business visa thigns do work differently I guess. Im sure the omitted some info which may come up later when they see the marriage certificate. 

[Rose711 35]

At least the family will be together for the baby. They are lucky it worked out for them.