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That's horrible. I hope the worker was reported and sent to prison.
> sent to prison. It's too risky to have a man like that out on the streets. He could tear up visas any time.
I feel unwelcome and uncomfortable when I enter the US on a Visa. The things I've seen border agents say make me feel like many border agents would love to find an excuse to deny anyone entry. Is there any solution to this, or do I just need to accept that it's a part of it?
I am a US citizen and I feel unwelcome and uncomfortable when I interact with border guards. I know you all have it worse and I have rights that you do not, but I just want to let you know that it is a systemic problem not limited to immigrants. It's rooted, I think, in the power-trippy "respect my authority" culture that has permeated all American law enforcement.
I feel unwelcome and uncomfortable when I enter the US on a Visa. The things I've seen border agents say make me feel like many border agents would love to find an excuse to deny anyone entry. Is there any solution to this, or do I just need to accept that it's a part of it?
My feeling is that while one needs to be respectful, one also needs to stand one's ground if one is admissible and ask to see a supervisor if the questioning/behavior isn't appropriate. It's also important to be well-prepared with appropriate supporting documents. If the questioning/behavior is somehow related to past issues/admission, then filing a "complaint" with DHS TRIP sometimes helps.
I'm on OPT (STEM extension) - i majored in actuarial science. Am I allowed to earn money from art on this visa? Why or why not? I haven't been able to find anything in the law stating either way.
Hi Peter! Firstly, thank you for this! I'm on OPT (STEM extension) - i majored in actuarial science. Am I allowed to earn money from art on this visa? Why or why not? I haven't been able to find anything in the law stating either way.
Backstory- I've been asked to paint something for my city, but I would be paid one third of the auction price. Also, I've been asked to sell my art at galleries.
I'm a Canadian working remotely as a contractor for a US startup. I'm looking for a way to visit my employer on-site for a few weeks for training and to meet the team. I'm not a tourist, and I'm not a full time employee, so seems like no visa apply for me. I also own a Canadian corporation and I could structure the remote work contract through my corporation instead of with me personally. Would that make things simpl…
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> sent to prison. It's too risky to have a man like that out on the streets. He could tear up visas any time.
Abuse of power and being unreasonable are not good traits in any branch of law enforcement (which is where I assume this officer would end up if not at the border).
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That's horrible. I hope the worker was reported and sent to prison.
Happens more often than you think. It's not something that comes from the lawmaking side, but seems border agencies just have shitty cultures, uneducated officers and too much authority since they're part of the national security apparatus.