Daverock said:I am also interested to find out what experiences those from the US have had when travelling abroad. It could actually be a shift in behaviour at a more global level. It will be interesting to see.
I'm sorry about Paul and you experiences, and I'm a mix of you both in my reactions, like you I can fight for my rights but will not keep inside for long and as Paul i would not want to expend money or come back to places was not well treated too but the US is not her or some like her: rude ignorant unprofissional...is kind of strange after 9/11 for some immigrants people groups, there is hate in the air...tell me about it!
At least you share the English language, Dave, and people will listen you better for that when you choose to speak up.
I never had any problems with immigration officials anywhere...
Well, the only time they took me to that room to talk in the airport was in Toronto and I was 16 travelling alone in school time Canadian calendar but was even Carnaval time in Brasil...and i spend 40 days with a family there...
England immigration was good things were resolve in the spot: allowed to stay or keep off...plus when you get student visa they were very organized and know where you live and pay visit to check..:tongue: nice!
I had good experiences entering US in LA, NY, FL...and they ask me question and i almost told them my life story in short version #3, they were profissional agents but people human nice, but it was before 9/11 - things are not the same now.
I know some non Brasilians citzens that had terrible experiences in Brasil airports by Policia Federal or Immigration..most plain rudeness too. Sorry in the name of nice Brasilians everywhere...:smile: