Answer

Always tell the immigration officer the truth when asked. Even so, it is best to avoid having to say any of the following:

• “I’m not familiar with U.S. immigration laws.”
• “Actually, I have applied for asylum in another country.”
• “I don’t have travel insurance.”
• “I don’t know where I’ll be staying.”
• “I’m not sure about the details of my visa application.”
• “I’ve been denied a visa before.”
• “I’m still figuring out my immigration status.”
• “I don’t have proof of medical examinations or vaccination proof.”
• “I don’t know how to comply with visa conditions during my stay.”
• “Do I look like a terrorist to you?”
• “Can I engage in business activities beyond those allowed by my visa?”
• “I have plans of volunteer work even without authorization.”
• “I plan to travel to restricted areas.”
• “Can you tell me more about the consequences of violating visa rules?”
• “I intend to take each day as it comes and engage in freelance or independent work with or without authorization.”
• “Is the immigration process really this slow?”
• “I don’t have a return ticket yet.”
• “I plan to join election campaigns and root for my chosen candidate in the country.”
• “I want to engage in demonstrations and rallies for various causes.”

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