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| Jacksonville FL |  Review on September 27, 2010: |
Rebecca Watson
Rating:  | Review Topic: General Review
I accompanied Malathi Shetty (friend) to take her oral exam for citizenship on Tuesday, 9/21/10. We drove from Tallahasse to Jacksonville just for this purpose. We were told in line outside the entrance not to bring in electronics, candy, gum, etc. or they would be taken. I had brought my purse and Kindle so I went back to car and began dumping items out of my purse. In my hurry to get back to the line I mistakenly missed a small (3") pair of embroidery scissors that was deep down in one of the inside pockets of my purse. The woman in the security line took everything out of my purse. I realized immediately that I had forgotten I had them. I was very upset because this was not intentional and begged to be allowed to take them back to the car. The scissors were a gift from my mother and I have had them for over 30 years. I have tried to replace them but they are not made anymore. The woman tending the security line was very unfriendly and rude in addition to taking my scissors. This is a very small office, my car was less than 50 feet from the entrance. I am a 62 year old woman who was just trying to provide support for my friend. She was only there for 10 minutes and passed her exam. I truly wish I had just sat in the hot car and waited for her. I understand how important security in these times but even the airport security people are more reasonable than this. I have tried to just forget this experience and move on but I am still so upset that I felt I should let others know what could happen to them.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #6661