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All quite straightforward. As usual in Tampa several flights arrive simultaneously so there was a big queue in the Customs hall.
Once in the thick of the queue I approached a woman who seemed to be assessing the queues and explained I did not have an ESTA so could not be processed through the regular photo machines, she said 'Oh great - I am looking for people like you' and directed me to a different , much shorter line. Initial officer was extremely friendly, he went out of his way to make me laugh and relax. He took the scans of fingerprints and eyes and held on to my passport and white envelope. He then asked me if I had any luggage, he instructed me to collect it and then let him know. I did that and he finished the person he was processing and took me into secondary. This was a pretty slow-motion few minutes. Maybe 15 or so waiting to be called up. Much more serious look on the second officers' face. No laughing.
Asked how me and my fiancé met. When we were planning to get married. Asked me about a denial of entry I had at the Canadian border in 2018. Reminded me of the 90 day rule. That was it.
Reunited.
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Port of Entry Member Review #16924
Entry Date: 2019-05-25