How to Answer Immigration Questions at the Airport

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июл 2018
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  • @johnmarks714
    @johnmarks714 5 лет назад +155

    Im a native english speaker and I found this helpful. Im a new traveler and when speaking to someone in authority, its easy to get tongue tied.

  • @MrVenona
    @MrVenona 5 лет назад +303

    Keep your answers short and simple. If the officer wants more details, they will ask.

    • @guccivillapakeastcoast1351
      @guccivillapakeastcoast1351 5 лет назад +5

      Craig Anderson sure

    • @kiril1
      @kiril1 5 лет назад +14

      Not too short, because then he may think you are mad and pissed of by the "service", and begin challenging you, making you even more pissed.

    • @thomasdahl3083
      @thomasdahl3083 4 года назад +15

      @@kiril1 Short but polite. Like: 'Yes, sir.'
      Part of their job is to find the few people that might have unlawful intentions or that behave strangely. These people will give themselves away with their answers or with their abnormal silence.

    • @kirilvi6207
      @kirilvi6207 4 года назад +2

      @@thomasdahl3083 Yes, sir.

    • @mbalirehawa6204
      @mbalirehawa6204 4 года назад +2

      @@thomasdahl3083 absolutely wright

  • @MiguelAngel-jp6xo
    @MiguelAngel-jp6xo 9 месяцев назад +4

    I've been in Florida for almost 20 years and I just learned something new. We never finish learning English. There is always something new. Thanks for this video.

  • @lawrencetchambanjende5743
    @lawrencetchambanjende5743 4 года назад +31

    I think you have the best video on this topic. It really sets the stage for a relaxed mindset during the interview. Thanks a lot.

  • @sweetynatasha1351
    @sweetynatasha1351 5 лет назад +124

    Pronunciation is very clear and beautiful. Thanks for your video

  • @rikkidgermano9640
    @rikkidgermano9640 3 года назад +13

    I have been visiting the US for three years now and the most questions were asked at the LAX airport in Los Angeles. Before you go through immigration you scan your passport, take a picture and scan your fingerprints. Afterwards your get a printed paper and if it has a large X on it, you will have to go to the whole process again with an immigration officer and while doing that, he or she might ask you more questions than expected. Last year I had a connecting flight in Atlanta and when you travel from Germany, you have to pass immigration, pick up your luggage afterwards and check in your luggage for the connecting flight again. Once you land in the US and you have a connecting flight, the US demands you to go through immigration at the first US airport. Even though I was a little nervous, this whole process was easier than I thought and the immigration officer was friendly. Some people might be surprised if the immigration officer asks you a question you already answered with an earlier question, they just follow protocol so be nice and answer again. To me this is part of the travel experience now and I do not see it as a problem but as an added experience.

  • @WTG20233
    @WTG20233 3 года назад +64

    It really also depends what passport you have
    If you have a European / British / Oz passport I would say you are much less likely to get questioned then someone holding an Indian or Middle Eastern / African passport

    • @daryink
      @daryink Год назад

      how abt Asia?

    • @Rabolisk
      @Rabolisk Год назад +2

      Not really as you think. People with a European passport don't need a visa to enter the country, so they get asked questions. People with African passports go through hell to apply for a visa, so they already went through the process

    • @EDP2500
      @EDP2500 9 месяцев назад

      @@Rabolisk In theory, that's true, but it's a different story in reality.

  • @alvarodiegodiazhernandez2536
    @alvarodiegodiazhernandez2536 3 года назад +13

    Thanks for sharing this important information. Yesterday I was at Fort Lauderdale airport and officers of security asked me to take out two bottles containing water. I understood, but I was afraid of not understanding all their commands, so I asked for speaking Spanish. I felt so frustrated, but videos like this will help me a lot in the future. My question is this: How to answer and understanding questions asked by security officers. Thanks again and I hope to hear from you soon!

  • @shadrackadem4814
    @shadrackadem4814 5 лет назад +17

    Absolutely, very helpful information. Thanks!

  • @linkaiser5759
    @linkaiser5759 Год назад +6

    I find this video interesting on an educational aspect... It is pretty explanatory for someone who is still learning english and doesn't have a lot of confidence to hold a conversation... But at the same time it's a video that a novice would be very unlikely to understand if they don't already know english enough to hold a conversation.

  • @Ay11Yrs
    @Ay11Yrs 4 года назад +37

    Stressed from USA embassy to acquire visa, reaching USA another stressful procedure ,Good job

    • @dareajayi7964
      @dareajayi7964 2 года назад

      Can you share with me the stressful on arrival to the state?new Jersey tour!

  • @tinabraxton4906
    @tinabraxton4906 5 лет назад +13

    Thanks. I feel relieved after watching this.

  • @Staranew
    @Staranew 5 лет назад +17

    So practical and useful your video is, thanks!

  • @molinalife3479
    @molinalife3479 2 года назад

    I love the way you talk boy, clear and professionally ♥️🇩🇴

  • @khanhdinh3809
    @khanhdinh3809 4 года назад +4

    I wish he were an IELTS Speaking Examiner. Thanks for sharing.

  • @NehaTiwari2410
    @NehaTiwari2410 4 года назад +3

    How clearly you explained each n everything things ♥️♥️

  • @sawsanfawzyali1540
    @sawsanfawzyali1540 3 года назад

    Amazing for English tenses teaching! Thanks!

  • @tigergooner7214
    @tigergooner7214 5 лет назад +5

    This is good for the one's that hardly travel abroad like it 👍🇦🇺✈🌏

  • @anarebecca481
    @anarebecca481 5 лет назад +2

    Thanx for your advice. Mr.Look

  • @marvabaker961
    @marvabaker961 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks, very precise and to the point.

  • @frosokolyvas3053
    @frosokolyvas3053 5 лет назад +47

    Each question you get asked has purpose. They extract information in a subtle manner. They most likely have all the information but are confirming with you. Be truthful.

    • @CoCojoy420
      @CoCojoy420 5 лет назад

      No shit, I did not know that, you vant be serious, I think 40 + years ago my parents taught me that

    • @thomasdahl3083
      @thomasdahl3083 4 года назад +3

      @@CoCojoy420 You know that, but you'd be surprised how many that doesn't know that.

    • @williammarques7577
      @williammarques7577 2 года назад +1

      Sometimes they don't and it's merely a formality.
      If you had to pre-applied for a visa in order to enter that country, so most definitely they will know your answer to all of those questions.
      But if you don't need a pre-enrolled visa to do what you have to in that country, that is probably because the likelihood of you doing something you're not allowed on a normal visitor's stay is too neglectable to be worth enquiring, and they will focus on citizenships that have a grater tendency for doing that.

  • @theDucklings9908
    @theDucklings9908 3 года назад +1

    Oh man this is helpful.. thanks..this is the fifth video of immigration guide I ve watched!!!👍🤗

  • @dhivyapondicherry3341
    @dhivyapondicherry3341 4 года назад +2

    Pronunciation is very good and all kind of people to understand with very clear, really it will helpful who will going to visit another country, ur eyes is sooo soooo cute

  • @florentinocolcol6076
    @florentinocolcol6076 5 лет назад +4

    Very informative video....Those questions were ask to me by the immigaration officer during my Travel in Dubai i prepared all my supporting documents my present job contract, ticket going back to work, bank cert. bank statement Hotel booking ATLANTIS THE PALM ,roudtrip ticket dubai tour and i answer all the quetions honestly untill the officer say OK

    • @moniqueuu8777
      @moniqueuu8777 4 года назад

      Florentino Colcol What questions did they ask you?

  • @napoleonalindogan4140
    @napoleonalindogan4140 5 лет назад +10

    Questions are very simple to those who understand and speak english fluently!

    • @MrVenona
      @MrVenona 5 лет назад +1

      There is no requirement that you understand English in order to enter the country. You don't even need to know English to vote - they've got ballots in 5 different languages.

    • @rikkidgermano9640
      @rikkidgermano9640 3 года назад

      My mother does not speak english fluently but she never had any issues.

    • @vaidehimaithili7146
      @vaidehimaithili7146 Год назад

      @@MrVenona which 5 languages sir ?

  • @hungphmngoc
    @hungphmngoc 5 лет назад +3

    Your video lesson is very usefull! Thank you so much!

  • @ferdinandwilson4795
    @ferdinandwilson4795 5 лет назад +7

    that was great, very fluent

  • @neilcastro836
    @neilcastro836 4 года назад +10

    Very helpful, thanks you don't make it sound so difficult and irritating, to be honest I hope my significant other half can get the visa and enter the country safely workout any denial. Please give us advise, I want her to come with a tourist visa, we want to meet for the first time, I know that you're no lawyer but we love each other and we cannot stand being separated, we want to get married and begging our life together and we only desire to do things right without violating any immigration law.

  • @febryaida692
    @febryaida692 3 года назад +2

    Hi Luke, you have a very clear pronounciation. Greetings from Aceh❤️

  • @scorpiothe13th5
    @scorpiothe13th5 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video its really a good guide for newcomers in a another country.

  • @getoutmecar2940
    @getoutmecar2940 3 года назад

    At Bristol airport they have electronic cameras border control things for over 12’s to keep the lines shorter

  • @AnaLuciaKing
    @AnaLuciaKing 4 года назад +4

    Amazing video brother 💕 I need this 😊👌🏾

  • @mamadusow2410
    @mamadusow2410 4 года назад +1

    Dude ur intelligent thanks this is so informative & Am Glad u enlighten your information. 😊🙏🏼

  • @thehillhotel5119
    @thehillhotel5119 4 года назад

    Thanks for your help with immigration interview

  • @miniharellano8455
    @miniharellano8455 4 года назад +9

    thank you sir for that information
    God bless

  • @bluediamond273
    @bluediamond273 5 лет назад +4

    You are the best English teacher for me, but your microphone was not very loud.

  • @commonsensibility2051
    @commonsensibility2051 5 лет назад +19

    Here's a tip. Be truthful! And if you can't be truthful run like the wind, and hope for the best! Never fill in forms!

    • @Elguapo93
      @Elguapo93 2 года назад

      Can you explain please? Lol

  • @Lilitha11
    @Lilitha11 4 года назад +9

    I just recently had a trip to Japan and then back to the US. Was very easy going both ways. Entering Japan they just asked me how long I was staying. Entering the US(I am a citizen) they just asked if I brought any food with me. Typically you get a short form to fill out on the plane, and most of these questions are also asked on the form. So assuming you fill that out ahead of time it should be an easy process.

    • @reynaldolopez9221
      @reynaldolopez9221 Год назад

      We both are citizen, my wife and I, the question we were asked surprised me, here it is, officer asked us why did we spend so much time abroad? that was (2 1/2 months) visiting relatives, we are now retired. So i was wandering on when did american citizens travel time abroad became limited?

    • @Heather-nw1yw
      @Heather-nw1yw Год назад

      @@reynaldolopez9221 mmm, that’s weird!

    • @newenglandgreenman
      @newenglandgreenman Год назад

      @@reynaldolopez9221 Border control officers often don't understand why anyone would want to be outside of the United States and disapprove of Americans who travel.

    • @EDP2500
      @EDP2500 9 месяцев назад

      It's because you carried a US passport.

  • @alexli7605
    @alexli7605 5 лет назад

    Luke you’re awesome!--from Udemy

  • @hichambouldieb5317
    @hichambouldieb5317 5 лет назад

    From algeria i want to Thank you. Good informations

  • @ruunfamilyvlogs176
    @ruunfamilyvlogs176 2 года назад +2

    Very helpful thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏💯

  • @mecwanalpa7937
    @mecwanalpa7937 5 лет назад +4

    Very helpful information...

  • @jojomorgan
    @jojomorgan Год назад +1

    Thank you very much. It's really helpful and effective for a starter like me. Besides, hearing your story is really interesting too. They don't accept their money but US$ and just for foreign money for the visa they let you pass without giving visa.😅

  • @zoioazu
    @zoioazu 2 года назад +1

    Amazing informations mate, as a non-native speaker that video helped me a lot.

  • @Moderphoker
    @Moderphoker 3 года назад +3

    This is so useful. Thank you!

  • @james_ugx
    @james_ugx 4 года назад +1

    I loved the last part of this video hahaha. Go in, and come back. hahahah

  • @SRoY-uk7dq
    @SRoY-uk7dq 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks

  • @user-wd8dz4qi7o
    @user-wd8dz4qi7o 5 лет назад +1

    多谢!

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    @GrayLawTV 4 года назад

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  • @samuelnkrumah7361
    @samuelnkrumah7361 4 года назад

    I want to learn more from you because your platform is very educative

  • @JoshJosh1995
    @JoshJosh1995 4 года назад +4

    Cloud English, you’re such a big big big help !!!
    My name is Josh and I do plan to visit the United States 🇺🇸 this October to visit my family and to celebrate my Birthday this October 25th !!! It’ll be my first time traveling and man Thank youuu 🙏💛 so much for this !!!!
    #AllYellowJosh💛

  • @scarletvasquez1916
    @scarletvasquez1916 4 года назад +1

    Tanx for sharing it help us a lot.

  • @siyatkhanyare8490
    @siyatkhanyare8490 4 года назад +1

    Thanks it's very useful precise and undestandible.

  • @user-pg8go8xr6b
    @user-pg8go8xr6b 5 лет назад +6

    Pronunciation is very clear and beautiful .

    • @CloudEnglish
      @CloudEnglish  5 лет назад +1

      Yours or mine?

    • @abdul140
      @abdul140 2 года назад

      @@CloudEnglish your's pronunciation sir 🙂..

  • @Noemy_Corea
    @Noemy_Corea 3 года назад

    You have a good sense of humor! 😂💟

  • @smr3403
    @smr3403 5 лет назад

    Thanks man for your information

  • @dibyalochanbehera8914
    @dibyalochanbehera8914 5 лет назад

    Very good advise sir. Thank you

  • @fernandorosillo9715
    @fernandorosillo9715 5 лет назад +2

    It's a helpful video. Thanks for sharing so important information.

  • @ijudia
    @ijudia 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @theforeignsicktravel
    @theforeignsicktravel 4 года назад

    subscribed! I love it and very useful . I love your humor man

  • @jeetm2883
    @jeetm2883 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the information

  • @jasonperalta9552
    @jasonperalta9552 5 лет назад +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR INFO....

  • @rahmathullahrahmathullah7279
    @rahmathullahrahmathullah7279 5 лет назад +2

    Informative. Thanks.

  • @sisiraattanayake5400
    @sisiraattanayake5400 4 года назад +1

    Very Valuable! Thank you!

  • @nicoth.412
    @nicoth.412 5 лет назад +37

    6:57 "They let me go in the country without a visa." Considering that you can travel through most parts of Europe without even showing your passport (if you cross borders by car) it doesn't sound that strange to me, being from Switzerland😅😉

    • @justtoknowit
      @justtoknowit 4 года назад

      I crossed US border from Canada without US visa, I was doing pole turn only.

    • @heatherking7094
      @heatherking7094 4 года назад

      Can you advise anything else about travel to switzerland

    • @liamensuisse
      @liamensuisse 4 года назад +3

      Heather King Yeah, bring your wallet.

    • @heatherking7094
      @heatherking7094 4 года назад

      @@liamensuisse smartass

  • @gilmarsantos2297
    @gilmarsantos2297 2 года назад

    Excellent video! Thank you!

  • @customer1stpriority828
    @customer1stpriority828 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks great video!

  • @olivierasanji1014
    @olivierasanji1014 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the update

  • @shivagangagopu9218
    @shivagangagopu9218 4 года назад +1

    Thank you very much sir...for your valuable information...

  • @gustavoonofreoliveira6165
    @gustavoonofreoliveira6165 Год назад

    Very helpful ! thanks for your video.I'm learning english and this video is very good. Thanks from Brazil

  • @davopoon2520
    @davopoon2520 Год назад

    I found this video very helpful n useful ,once again thank you so much. This is really a good thing that you are doing.

  • @qaziwasim2277
    @qaziwasim2277 5 лет назад +1

    Good information sir

  • @babatundebiola4994
    @babatundebiola4994 4 года назад

    interesting thanks for shearing more wisdom

  • @shahrzadyekta5147
    @shahrzadyekta5147 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you.🌹🌹🌹

  • @createshort4102
    @createshort4102 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the information

  • @bivin8031
    @bivin8031 5 лет назад

    Thank You Brother....

  • @rembertrivas8745
    @rembertrivas8745 2 года назад

    Thank you for your advices!!!
    I Will travel abroad soon,and rhis Is very useful for me!!!!

  • @karendlee5586
    @karendlee5586 5 лет назад +2

    Great information brother

  • @raphaelbahatisericho2411
    @raphaelbahatisericho2411 4 года назад

    thank you for your infomation

  • @nguyenphoebe9098
    @nguyenphoebe9098 6 лет назад

    thank you so so muchhhhh!. love your video

  • @joseealvin6511
    @joseealvin6511 3 года назад +1

    Am traveling to US. Now am ready to answer any question. Thanks

  • @Miya-cp5wb
    @Miya-cp5wb 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video, about the immigration do we need a return ticket ?

  • @dzelbahnijmb1765
    @dzelbahnijmb1765 2 года назад

    Your English is easy to understand.
    Thanks.

  • @gagankalas4644
    @gagankalas4644 5 лет назад +1

    great Sir

  • @zeenat484
    @zeenat484 4 года назад +1

    Hello, excellent video, very helpful. Thanks 🙏 Zz

  • @CarriesAdventures
    @CarriesAdventures 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for the useful information

  • @saidfarid6382
    @saidfarid6382 Год назад

    Hello dear teacher Cloud
    Thank you so much for your help and advice,i do appreciate your job.I wish you peace and happness under the sky of prosperity. Take care and have a good time. All the best.
    Your Student from Algeria

  • @karifredrikson3630
    @karifredrikson3630 5 лет назад +1

    Very Helpful!

  • @fabiosp43
    @fabiosp43 3 года назад +1

    Ok, thanks. I'll remember it if I can afford to visit the USA someday...

  • @sergiconstance4320
    @sergiconstance4320 5 лет назад +4

    Its brilliant

  • @carriea.2467
    @carriea.2467 4 года назад +9

    Well my answer is i go shopping😂😂and sight seeing.

  • @praveentrudeau7877
    @praveentrudeau7877 4 года назад +1

    Useful video, thank you

  • @berodicko8131
    @berodicko8131 4 года назад

    Thanks you so much this is very helpful

  • @paulhoskin3286
    @paulhoskin3286 5 лет назад +60

    I was in London immigration and I had lost my passport the officer said where do you live .I said Bristol. He said I'm from Bristol. The officer said where in Bristol. I told him. The officer said how many traffic lights from you house to Bristol bus station. I said10 the officer said pass friend

  • @darkinside2203
    @darkinside2203 4 года назад +1

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @saimanazari4814
    @saimanazari4814 3 года назад +1

    Amazing thank you so much 🥰

  • @ammargamer3793
    @ammargamer3793 5 лет назад +2

    Excellent excellent excellent excellent
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  • @sethamankwaahappau8098
    @sethamankwaahappau8098 4 года назад +1

    Very useful. Thank you

  • @tauphicyonkee62
    @tauphicyonkee62 5 лет назад +3

    GREAT VIDEO MY DEAR FRIEND

  • @santiyayuenyung8033
    @santiyayuenyung8033 5 лет назад

    Very good Thank you