Nope, but I went from negative to positive, and its all gooood!When you stole the laptop did you scream “gimme the loot”!
Biggie Smalls song
Nope, but I went from negative to positive, and its all gooood!When you stole the laptop did you scream “gimme the loot”!
Biggie Smalls song
This is NOT TRUE. DO NOT MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT HOBBYING.Be honest with immigtation. Since hobbying in Canada is legal,, I wouldnt be afraid to mention it, but I wouldnt volunter it either.
they really want to make sure that you are Not working in Canada
youll be fine
I don't think it's a really good idea to mention a long distance GF or a friend who doesn't exist. Besides being an outright lie, the agent could ask for the contact information of this GF or friend, which you would not be able to provide, or if you can provide then they would call they would call him or her and verify your story with them. Like how long they have known you, what is the nature of their relationship to you, etc. This opens a whole rabbit hole that you want to avoid. I have seen just such a scenario on one of those airport customs reality shows, and yes, the guy did get denied entry when his story just didn't hold up.I don't know how much they check into things. But couldn't you even just say you are meeting a long distance gf you met online, who might be married even... who knows. I have heard of people going to the states just to go shopping, does it really matter why in the end? Aren't they more just happy your pouring your hard earned income into their economy?
Places like the botanical gardens do have memberships, and in summer there's la ronde, just say your there for these type of getaways. No? There is always something happening in montreal or toronto, some kind of festival, if your so worried just check up what is happening during that week your heading down. Theres even winter festivals that happen, to try and attract tourists, or to bring up spirits of the locals during the cold dark winter months.
Like i said i don't know how much they check into things. Personally i haven't really gone anywhere to know. And haven't crossed the border myself.
Taway,Looking for a little advice please - I’m a US citizen and in 2023 I started flying to Canada for the escort scene. My trips have been 5-10 days each in mar, may, aug, sep and oct. So that’s a total of 5 trips this year (3 times to MTL and 2 to TOR), and the frequency has increased to once per month over the last 3 months.
I’m itching to fly up to Montreal again this week. But the more I go the more i get concerned about Canadian customs questioning upon arrival. To be clear I haven’t actually had problems thus far. I’ve always answered “general tourism” for the reason of visit. Other than being asked where I’ll stay I really haven’t gotten questioned much at all. But now that my trips are getting more frequent and this would be the 4th visit in 4 months... I’m concerned that an agent will basically not buy the “general tourism” and demand to know why I’m flying up so often.
I have US global entry (which makes clearing US customs a breeze when flying back) but I unfortunately don’t have Nexus, so I have to go through the general line with everyone else at Canadian customs.
Questions:
- Generally speaking, does visiting every month for a week at a time enough raise red flags for Canadian customs?
- If I do get grilled by an agent on the reason for the repeated visits, what can I say that’s more effective than “I enjoy being a tourist here”?
- I stay at nice 4-5 star hotels each time and bring a print out of my reservation just in case. I also get a ticket to some venue/show that week and print that out as well. Have never had to show these, but figure it can’t hurt to have. Any other little tips along those lines that may help if I draw a predatory agent?
Cheers
Indeed, if you start questioning your own frequent trips legitimacy, customs just might too.i can tell you coming in as frequent as you are for tourism will trigger red flags. most likely they wont think escorts but will think its drug related
The "interview" process is basically just to tell you how the NEXUS program works. When you apply for the program often times you'll get an approval right away subject to an interview. I think your concerned about issues that are not your concern. Border agents are concerned with drugs, frequent travelers, people working illegaly, etc. that's not your problem. If your a person just traveling across the border then act like it. I'm a NEXUS card holder, I'm not a frequent business traveler, I have no relatives in Canada, and yes, I enjoy being a tourist in Montreal. Prior to getting my NEXUS card I was definitely given the business by border agents, but I was never denied entry. With my NEXUS card it's smooth traveling in both directions but I'm always prepared with my general or vague one word replies to questions. Get the card and all of this goes away.Yeah thanks, Nexus would be the permanent solution to this problem, but I've been wary about the interview during application. Their website says to expect a half hour interview. Is that not a way to ensure getting grilled by these agents? Nexus is specifically for frequent US-Canada crossings right, realistically for businesspeople or those with relatives. I wouldn't think that "I enjoy being a tourist in Montreal" would go over well in a probing interview.
Maybe I'm wrong though? Can anyone who has gone through Nexus interviews shed some light?
This is true.. STICK TO YOUR GUNS. Don't be nervous and you basically have to tell yourself as long as you do not lie they cannot deny you entry.
If I was a customs agent I would ban you for life if you said you were a fan of the Maple Leafs.The same strategy applies if you are visiting Toronto; you can mention that you are a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. This would be an excellent choice.
You are handling it all right.Looking for a little advice please - I’m a US citizen and in 2023 I started flying to Canada for the escort scene. My trips have been 5-10 days each in mar, may, aug, sep and oct. So that’s a total of 5 trips this year (3 times to MTL and 2 to TOR), and the frequency has increased to once per month over the last 3 months.
I’m itching to fly up to Montreal again this week. But the more I go the more i get concerned about Canadian customs questioning upon arrival. To be clear I haven’t actually had problems thus far. I’ve always answered “general tourism” for the reason of visit. Other than being asked where I’ll stay I really haven’t gotten questioned much at all. But now that my trips are getting more frequent and this would be the 4th visit in 4 months... I’m concerned that an agent will basically not buy the “general tourism” and demand to know why I’m flying up so often.
I have US global entry (which makes clearing US customs a breeze when flying back) but I unfortunately don’t have Nexus, so I have to go through the general line with everyone else at Canadian customs.
Questions:
- Generally speaking, does visiting every month for a week at a time enough raise red flags for Canadian customs?
- If I do get grilled by an agent on the reason for the repeated visits, what can I say that’s more effective than “I enjoy being a tourist here”?
- I stay at nice 4-5 star hotels each time and bring a print out of my reservation just in case. I also get a ticket to some venue/show that week and print that out as well. Have never had to show these, but figure it can’t hurt to have. Any other little tips along those lines that may help if I draw a predatory agent?
Cheers
It does invite more questions and more significantly it increases the chances that you will be caught in a lie and denied entry. Stick to the simple and general platitudes like "I enjoy being a tourist in Montreal", ""I like the dining scene", etc. There is no duty to provide one's entire detailed trip agenda to customs. It's also permissible to have multiple reasons for traveling to Montreal. You are only required to disclose one of them.I started making up more interesting excuses, like shows, or festivals, or museum exhibits. That just invites more questions.
Giselle is on target here and by the same token, the more you start babbling, the more you sound like someone trying to justify your trip to Montreal. You are speaking to trained professionals, who are trained to sniff out your bullshit. So don't bullshit them. They know and are trained if someone looks nervous, babbles a lot, and tries really hard to develop interesting reasons (or what likely sounds like concocted reasons) for being in Montreal. Then they know they have to go harder and deeper with their questions. I do the same thing in depositions when I hear a story or concocted and contrived answers. Babblers have to answer many more questions then those who have pointed, direct and pithy responses to the questions posed.Indeed, if you start questioning your own frequent trips legitimacy, customs just might too.
I would rather be a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs than a fan of the Montreal Canadiens.If I was a customs agent I would ban you for life if you said you were a fan of the Maple Leafs.
Nope not even the current crop of Canadiens who even I will admit have zero chance of being a contender.I would rather be a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs than a fan of the Montreal Canadiens.
Making up a story about a fake long-distance girlfriend is a bad idea. It opens the possibility of the agents asking all sorts of questions about her - where she lives, how you met, what she does for a living, etc. Then you are in the position of making up a whole bunch of lies on the spot and trying to keep them all straight. Stick to the truth and just omit the part about seeing escorts.I don't know how much they check into things. But couldn't you even just say you are meeting a long distance gf you met online, who might be married even... who knows. I have heard of people going to the states just to go shopping, does it really matter why in the end? Aren't they more just happy your pouring your hard earned income into their economy?
Places like the botanical gardens do have memberships, and in summer there's la ronde, just say your there for these type of getaways. No? There is always something happening in montreal or toronto, some kind of festival, if your so worried just check up what is happening during that week your heading down. Theres even winter festivals that happen, to try and attract tourists, or to bring up spirits of the locals during the cold dark winter months.
Like i said i don't know how much they check into things. Personally i haven't really gone anywhere to know. And haven't crossed the border myself.
That part has already been made clear. I know it is a bad idea. Like i said i don't pass the border. Besides was more about giving suggestions for events or places for memberships...Making up a story about a fake long-distance girlfriend is a bad idea. It opens the possibility of the agents asking all sorts of questions about her - where she lives, how you met, what she does for a living, etc. Then you are in the position of making up a whole bunch of lies on the spot and trying to keep them all straight. Stick to the truth and just omit the part about seeing escorts.
Either way there is much more to montreal or toronto than girls. There is any number of other things he can get interested in other then just being held up in a hotel room calling girls. There is always something going on in the cities to entertain the residents that he can learn about and become part of in those moments he doesn't have a lady to entertain him.I just went up for a whisky tasting a few days ago and that's really all I talked about when crossing the border in both directions. Montreal has a great restaurant scene. Eat well while you are there and tell the border agents all about the amazing meals you will enjoy during your stay. My favorite is in the spring, when I can tell them that I'm visiting Montreal for the phoquefes
I didn't mean to pile on. I didn't notice that there was a second page of responses when I posted.That part has already been made clear. I know it is a bad idea. Like i said i don't pass the border. Besides was more about giving suggestions for events or places for memberships...
They don't care. You'll be fine.Looking for a little advice please - I’m a US citizen and in 2023 I started flying to Canada for the escort scene. My trips have been 5-10 days each in mar, may, aug, sep and oct. So that’s a total of 5 trips this year (3 times to MTL and 2 to TOR), and the frequency has increased to once per month over the last 3 months.
I’m itching to fly up to Montreal again this week. But the more I go the more i get concerned about Canadian customs questioning upon arrival. To be clear I haven’t actually had problems thus far. I’ve always answered “general tourism” for the reason of visit. Other than being asked where I’ll stay I really haven’t gotten questioned much at all. But now that my trips are getting more frequent and this would be the 4th visit in 4 months... I’m concerned that an agent will basically not buy the “general tourism” and demand to know why I’m flying up so often.
I have US global entry (which makes clearing US customs a breeze when flying back) but I unfortunately don’t have Nexus, so I have to go through the general line with everyone else at Canadian customs.
Questions:
- Generally speaking, does visiting every month for a week at a time enough raise red flags for Canadian customs?
- If I do get grilled by an agent on the reason for the repeated visits, what can I say that’s more effective than “I enjoy being a tourist here”?
- I stay at nice 4-5 star hotels each time and bring a print out of my reservation just in case. I also get a ticket to some venue/show that week and print that out as well. Have never had to show these, but figure it can’t hurt to have. Any other little tips along those lines that may help if I draw a predatory agent?
Cheers
And don't mention that you're a Toronto Argonauts fan either. They were eliminated by the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday and will not participate in the Grey Cup final next weekend in Hamilton.And forget about claiming you are a Toronto Leafs supporter. It is the worst suggestion I read here. Supporting a known choker Hockey team not being a Toronto resident??? The agent should really be a moron to believe you. In the best situation he will burst out laughing.