Will this be a problem?

[sorchaine 10]

Not sure if this is the right place, but my fiancé entered the US yesterday on his K-1 in Chicago. The cbp agent he was dealing with was very rude to him making him feel embarrassed. The officer opened up the brown package and started to read everything inside. He told my fiancé that since I am still a student he should not be allowed to enter the US until I had graduated and was working. Said my co-sponser made ###### money. Read our emails to himself and then proceeded to take them around and rea them to other officers. Asked my fiancé how much my family was being paid to marry him, all sorts of rude and insulting questions. He even went to other officers trying to get my fiancé denied entry into the US. Luckily another officer told this rude one that the USCIS decides who can enter on the visa and if they issued it then he can't be denied at the POE. The officer finally filled out his I-94 reluctantly. On the back though under Record of Changes he wrote "admitted solely to marry". After filling out the date (90th day) he told my fiancé, "see this date? Not married by then we'll send you back to your country." Then laughed as he handed the passport back to him.

Will what he wrote on the I-94 be a problem? Not sure if it's a normal thing. Also will the officer be a problem come time for AOS? Is it possible that he could have written something in my fiancés file that will hurt us when we go to change his status? I told my parents about what happened and my mother was so upset that she left work early yesterday and has been working on a letter to send to our congressman about the whole incident. Not sure if it'll do any good or not, but it's really the only thing we can do at this point. And at least if we report the awful harrassment we can feel that we tried to do something I stead of just letting it go.

Ant opinions or suggestions on what we can do will so will be much appreciated. I'm just so glad to have my fiancé here with me and so ashamed of being a US citizen for the way he was treated. Having to deal with a CBP officer trying to deny a K-1 entry based on his personal opinion. I don't wish this situation on anyone and I can honestly say that this will be most definitely the last time I ever step foot anywhere near Chicago again.

Sorry if there are mispelled words and such. Writing this on my cell phone as we are still traveling.

[slangofoil 50]

Not sure if this is the right place, but my fiancé entered the US yesterday on his K-1 in Chicago. The cbp agent he was dealing with was very rude to him making him feel embarrassed. The officer opened up the brown package and started to read everything inside. He told my fiancé that since I am still a student he should not be allowed to enter the US until I had graduated and was working. Said my co-sponser made ###### money. Read our emails to himself and then proceeded to take them around and rea them to other officers. Asked my fiancé how much my family was being paid to marry him, all sorts of rude and insulting questions. He even went to other officers trying to get my fiancé denied entry into the US. Luckily another officer told this rude one that the USCIS decides who can enter on the visa and if they issued it then he can't be denied at the POE. The officer finally filled out his I-94 reluctantly. On the back though under Record of Changes he wrote "admitted solely to marry". After filling out the date (90th day) he told my fiancé, "see this date? Not married by then we'll send you back to your country." Then laughed as he handed the passport back to him.

Will what he wrote on the I-94 be a problem? Not sure if it's a normal thing. Also will the officer be a problem come time for AOS? Is it possible that he could have written something in my fiancés file that will hurt us when we go to change his status? I told my parents about what happened and my mother was so upset that she left work early yesterday and has been working on a letter to send to our congressman about the whole incident. Not sure if it'll do any good or not, but it's really the only thing we can do at this point. And at least if we report the awful harrassment we can feel that we tried to do something I stead of just letting it go.

Ant opinions or suggestions on what we can do will so will be much appreciated. I'm just so glad to have my fiancé here with me and so ashamed of being a US citizen for the way he was treated. Having to deal with a CBP officer trying to deny a K-1 entry based on his personal opinion. I don't wish this situation on anyone and I can honestly say that this will be most definitely the last time I ever step foot anywhere near Chicago again.

Sorry if there are mispelled words and such. Writing this on my cell phone as we are still traveling.

Wow, what a lovely welcome to the US. I'm sorry your fiance was treated so badly. I doubt that what he wrote on the I-94 will be a problem. USCIS knows the rules, even if the CBP agent doesn't.

Any chance your fiance got the guy's name? I'd be burning to get disciplinary action for such an a-hole.

[sorchaine 10]

Wow, what a lovely welcome to the US. I'm sorry your fiance was treated so badly. I doubt that what he wrote on the I-94 will be a problem. USCIS knows the rules, even if the CBP agent doesn't.

Any chance your fiance got the guy's name? I'd be burning to get disciplinary action for such an a-hole.

Yes, my fiancé got the officers name and also remembers what station the guy was at. He wasn't taken into any special room just did everything right at the little station.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Wow the guy is probably trying to get a post in the Lagos consulate. Yeah they shouldn't be so nasty at the POE but that level is common at some consulates. These guys are on an ago trip of humongous proportions and if they don't like you for whatever reason they treat you like their personal chew toy.

[desert_fox 32]

Not sure if this is the right place, but my fiancé entered the US yesterday on his K-1 in Chicago. The cbp agent he was dealing with was very rude to him making him feel embarrassed. The officer opened up the brown package and started to read everything inside. He told my fiancé that since I am still a student he should not be allowed to enter the US until I had graduated and was working. Said my co-sponser made ###### money. Read our emails to himself and then proceeded to take them around and rea them to other officers. Asked my fiancé how much my family was being paid to marry him, all sorts of rude and insulting questions. He even went to other officers trying to get my fiancé denied entry into the US. Luckily another officer told this rude one that the USCIS decides who can enter on the visa and if they issued it then he can't be denied at the POE. The officer finally filled out his I-94 reluctantly. On the back though under Record of Changes he wrote "admitted solely to marry". After filling out the date (90th day) he told my fiancé, "see this date? Not married by then we'll send you back to your country." Then laughed as he handed the passport back to him.

Will what he wrote on the I-94 be a problem? Not sure if it's a normal thing. Also will the officer be a problem come time for AOS? Is it possible that he could have written something in my fiancés file that will hurt us when we go to change his status? I told my parents about what happened and my mother was so upset that she left work early yesterday and has been working on a letter to send to our congressman about the whole incident. Not sure if it'll do any good or not, but it's really the only thing we can do at this point. And at least if we report the awful harrassment we can feel that we tried to do something I stead of just letting it go.

Ant opinions or suggestions on what we can do will so will be much appreciated. I'm just so glad to have my fiancé here with me and so ashamed of being a US citizen for the way he was treated. Having to deal with a CBP officer trying to deny a K-1 entry based on his personal opinion. I don't wish this situation on anyone and I can honestly say that this will be most definitely the last time I ever step foot anywhere near Chicago again.

Sorry if there are mispelled words and such. Writing this on my cell phone as we are still traveling.

The CBP has complete authority of whom in admitted t the US, in spite of having a visa. If he had some informnation on why your fiance was not in compliance with the terms of the visa, he has complete authority to deny entrance and revoke the visa on the spot. For instance, if your fiance showed up wearing a wedding ring, he would have been sent back on the spot. If the yhe data base that they use showed some conviction for a crime that the Consulate was unaware, he woulde have been sent back.

The only thing that was not appropriate was his behavior. There is no reason to treat anyone in that manner. The should be professional and respectful.

What he wrote will have no bearing, as that is the purpose of a K-1 visa.

[Inky 1,110]

If he can I would say go back to that airport and lodge a complaint about the treatment there! specially since he has the name the booth etc when it happened. When your doing the AOS I would include a letter stating what happend at the poe what poe the guys name etc on the letter as well. Also with the explination as to what the guy wrote on the I-94.

[elchacha 0]

Sorry your man had such a rough entry. Fortunately, that obstacle is behind you know. The way I sees it, you have two choices.

1. File a complaint, you got the agents number on all accounts

2. Leave it be and laugh about it at your reception and subsequent anniversaries

Personally I like option #2, the less I have to deal with Uncle Sam the better.

Enjoy your life together, Parabens!

[rlogan 2,036]

This border monster is behind you now. He won't have anything to do with the future of your immigration.

While it is true he can deny entry, he can't do that without foundation. Sounds like he was harassing for sport, and reporting him is a good thing to do in terms of helping others who may face him in the future. Unless there are reports of his bad behavior there is nothing to stop him from terrorizing everyone he comes into contact with.

[J&N* 68]

I don't think what he wrote indicates anything bad... he is a spiteful sad man though.

I'm just glad he was allowed in and nothing too bad happened, I wouldn't file a complaint or anything even though I'd certainly love to do it, but I wouldn't want more "tasks" to do, I'm sure you got lots to do regarding getting married, applying for a SS#, and filing for AOS and so on.

Look past it and be glad you're finally together.

Have a lovely life together and show him how nice a lot of Americans can be!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I would file a complaint with his superior and copy it to your Congressman/Senator, asking him/her to follow up on it as well. (Make sure the fact that it is copied to your elected represented is noted at the bottom of the letter to the Border Services) I would actually request an apology from the border guard or at the very least the border services for the way your fiance was treated by this individual.

While the border guard has the right to protect the borders from illegal immigration and perceived threats to American security, your fiance presented neither of those circumstances. His treatment of your fiance - and of you - was rude and inexcusable. He had no right to read aloud your personal emails contained in your USCIS package to everyone within hearing distance. He had no right to tell your fiance that you should not be allowed to marry him because you are a student. He had no right to ridicule you or your fiance. He does not make the laws - he enforces them. What he was doing was not enforcing the law but trying to take the law into his own hands when there was no justification to do so. His behaviour was abusive. The other border authorities obviously told him so. He needs to be told so from his superiors as well. If he has suspicions then he needs to act on them. If he has prejudices and gets high on bullying then he needs to be told he is out of line by those who are in the position to do so. Your fiance did not deserve to be treated with such a lack of respect or integrity.

No, the notation on his I-94 or passport will not cause him any problems since it basically stated he entered to get married - which is true. The guard was trying to play the bully once again but he really had nothing to stand on so tried the intimidation factor. Since you are already planning to be married, his notation actually makes him look rather silly.

Good luck to you.

Edited September 17, 2010 by Kathryn41

[Sayha or bust. 71]

Yes, my fiancé got the officers name and also remembers what station the guy was at. He wasn't taken into any special room just did everything right at the little station.

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Was he of middle Eastern decent? I had a Poe officer in Chicago treat me like garbage and I'm an American Citizen! I will have my fiancée fly to Minneapolis instead of Chicago when she comes here. Sorry for his bad experience.

[Carolina+James 1]

Sorry to hear about that. It is almost difficult to believe how absurd the attitude was. I am just happy your fiance didn't freak out, it seems that's what the officer wanted to happen, to have an excuse to do something bad to him without having a reason to.

It is scary enough to move to another country, and then something like that happens. I hope he can heal good after it, take him to many places to meet the friendly side of things. I know it is a bother, but if you can, please do something about that officer, a complaint like many here are suggesting. There are enough people wanting a job that could very well do better then this monster.

I came to US twice, both on Dallas. People were friendly enough there, at the K-1 POE even more then when I came just as tourist. So if anyone is sorting options, I recommend there (Dallas-Fort Worth airport).

[Ladylethal 12]

I agree with Kathryn on this subject. Letting it go is just saying the officer is ok for doing that, and allowing him to keep repeating his abusive behavior to others coming in through Chicago. Even if he had suspicions of visa fraud he still should have treated your fiancé with respect. I imagine others going past him on a tourist visa and being treated that way would be scared to file a complaint, as there's this general feeling of "US immigration is tough" (although I've heard worse for London's POE and I was treated very well there).

I've been scrutinized in Miami coming on a tourist visa once, but they were respectful and just doing their job and it didn't bother me in the least, all other times (and since becoming a PR) I'm always treated well or if most, indifferently.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Wow the guy is probably trying to get a post in the Lagos consulate. Yeah they shouldn't be so nasty at the POE but that level is common at some consulates. These guys are on an ago trip of humongous proportions and if they don't like you for whatever reason they treat you like their personal chew toy.

I've seen his clones also at more than one Canada-side PFI.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Passenger Service Managers are the primary point of contact to address concerns or comments about the inspections process of international travelers.

For O'Hare you could contact: Patrick Salgado (773) 894-2900 Ext. 2872

And there's--

Field Operations Office Information

Location Address :

610 S. Canal Street, Room 900

Chicago , IL 60607

Mailing Address : Same As Above

General Phone : (312) 983-9100

General Fax : (312) 886-4921

Operational Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Central )

Weekdays (Monday-Friday

Field Operations Offices serve as the spokes of a wheel for CBP Headquarters to distribute key policies and procedures to field staff. Field Operations Offices provide guidance to their regional ports and ensure the dissemination and implementation of core CBP guidelines. These offices also provide for mission support functions within their regions; such as, resource management, equal employment opportunity, labor, employee relations, and other human resources management functions.

I would write a letter over just talking to somebody on the phone. You might call the O-Hare number and ask for a name/adress where you could lodge a written complaint. And the Field Operations Office could give you the name of the head of that office so you could address it to him/her and mail another complaint there.

Edited September 18, 2010 by Nich-Nick