Should I say hello to the passport control officers, or just quietly give them my passport?

1. What do immigration officers see when scanning passports?
2. What does a passport control officer do?
3. Is Passport control the same as immigration?
4. Why do I always get stopped at passport control?
5. Can customs check your bank account?
6. Does immigration check your phone?
7. What qualifications do I need to be a customs officer?
8. What powers do customs officers have?
9. What qualifications do you need to be a border control officer?
10. What should you not say at customs?
11. What do immigration officers check?
12. Does US immigration stamp passport on entry?

What do immigration officers see when scanning passports?

There are multiple purposes for scanning the passport: They confirm the legitimacy of the document. It pulls up your record in their internal/system databases. It pulls up your immigration history.

What does a passport control officer do?

Checks the eligibility of all individuals entering a country at sea- and airports, enforces immigration control in line with the law and, where necessary, employs legal powers to detain or remove illegal entrants.

Is Passport control the same as immigration?

What is the difference between customs and immigration? “Immigration” is about the people traveling from one country to another. It's sometimes called “passport control” or “border control” depending on the airport. “Customs” is about the stuff those people are carrying with them.

Why do I always get stopped at passport control?

If you're detained while leaving or arriving into the UK, it's likely either random, due to prior intelligence or a result of observations made by an official. Immigration status can also play a part, as well as customs aspects, such as import and export issues.

Can customs check your bank account?

no, they usually do not access your bank account unless there is concern for national security.

Does immigration check your phone?

Customs officers are legally allowed to search travelers' personal electronics without a warrant — whether they're visitors or American citizens. ... Travelers can refuse access to their devices, but customs officers are not obligated to allow someone into the country.

What qualifications do I need to be a customs officer?

To join at officer grade you will probably need five GCSEs (A-C) including English and maths, plus two A levels or equivalent qualifications. You will normally need two GCSEs (A-C) to join HMRC as an administrative assistant, and five GCSEs (A-C) including maths and English for assistant officer jobs.

What powers do customs officers have?

Powers of Customs Officers

• Search any person on reasonable suspicion;
• Summon;
• X-ray the body of the person for detecting secreted goods;
• Arrest a person against whom a reasonable suspicion exists that he has been guilty of an offence under the Act;
• Obtain a search warrant from a Magistrate;

What qualifications do you need to be a border control officer?

You'll need:

• knowledge of public safety and security.
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• excellent verbal communication skills.
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning.
• the ability to work well with others.

What should you not say at customs?

Things You Should Not Say at Customs

• “ I'm not sure where I'm staying”
• “ I don't know how long I'll be here”
• “ I'm nervous”
• “ I'm not sure if I have any agricultural products”
• Just don't be rude to the officer!

What do immigration officers check?

Immigration officers see: biometrics and passport data from your passport. Information about your visa, visa status. Information about your entry/exit history on this and other passports.

Does US immigration stamp passport on entry?

Nonimmigrants who arrive in the United States by air or sea should be issued the passport admission stamp.