Immigration (Intermediate)
The officer digs deeper. Specific purpose, exact accommodation, occupation, customs declaration, and transfer status. Add another layer of reason and present supporting documents.
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I came for a business conference.
I will stay for about 2 weeks.
I will stay at a friend's house in Brooklyn.
When staying at someone's house, use 'stay with + person'. It's 'stay with a friend', not 'stay at a friend'.
Nothing to declare.
It's just a layover, I have a connecting flight.
I work as a software engineer.
The address is on my reservation confirmation.
When you can't remember the exact information, presenting the supporting document with 'It's on my ~' gives credibility.
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When the inspector digs deeper, add another layer of reason: 'purpose + specific (for a ~ conference)', 'duration + about', 'location + with/at + person/address'.
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Present forgotten information with 'It's on my ~'.
- declare — To declare (at customs)
- connecting flight — Connecting flight
- in transit / passing through — In transit
- booking confirmation — Reservation confirmation
- occupation — Occupation