Fingerprinted by US Customs

[Clegane 0]

I'm a Canadian Citizen And I was Fingerprinted at the border during my previous visit. I've heard that Canadians are usually exempt from being fingerprinted at the border. Any reason I was? Do they usually fingerprint / photograph most canadians? Any help on your guys experience would help! Thanks!

[The Mean Lady 604]

My husband has been finger printed 5 times.

It's because they think he's suspicious.

[kintu 4]

Canadians are not exempted from being fingerprinted. i lived and worked in MTL for 5 years before migrating and personally know many Canadians who got fingerprinted every time we went down to visit US

[Clegane 0]

Were any of them denied or given a redflag because of it? Just wondering.

[kintu 4]

Non Madame/monsieur , a lot of things matters and every case is unique.yes, being a canadian, one is at low risk of getting denied but however no one can guarantee.your frequency of visit ,purpose , ties to your country example job status , marital status are few things they consider sometime.

Edited June 1, 2013 by kintu

[The Mean Lady 604]

Were any of them denied or given a redflag because of it? Just wondering.

My husband was red flagged upon first visit and is subject to secondary for 5 years from that first entry now.

He's done nothing wrong and has no criminal record.

Edited June 1, 2013 by KDH

[Clegane 0]

Any reason why he was red flagged? Was he also told that he was red flagged?

[cee-gee 20]

Non Madame/monsieur , a lot of things matters and every case is unique.yes, being a canadian, one is at low risk of getting denied but however no one can guarantee.your frequency of visit ,purpose , ties to your country example job status , marital status are few things they consider sometime.

[cee-gee 20]

I'm a Canadian Citizen And I was Fingerprinted at the border during my previous visit. I've heard that Canadians are usually exempt from being fingerprinted at the border. Any reason I was? Do they usually fingerprint / photograph most canadians? Any help on your guys experience would help! Thanks!

[cee-gee 20]

Every time I enter the us I have to provide 6 months of bank statements, bills, pay stubs (as well as a letter from my employer), tax info, etc... They just want proof that I have intent to return to Canada.

Have you ever overstayed on a visit? Even a day is huge for border agents. Do you have strong ties to Canada? Those are the only things I can think of. Sorry to not be of more help

I hope I have an easy entry tomorrow (I get to see my main squeeze again!!!)

How often do you visit? During your visits, how long do you stay? Those seem to be issues with border agents, so that could be a reason too.

Edited June 1, 2013 by CAN--USA

[Clegane 0]

I've only visited once before. I went for 3 weeks. Are you and your husband engaged or married? They didn't tell me I required certain information for my next visit or anything. Just me go on through.

[The Mean Lady 604]

I've only visited once before. I went for 3 weeks. Are you and your husband engaged or married? They didn't tell me I required certain information for my next visit or anything. Just me go on through.

Can you explain what they asked for when you got pulled into secondary?

They don't just pull you in, fingerprint you and send you on your way.

[kintu 4]

Clegane , No offense i think you are thinking way too much.it will be alright if you have nothing to hide , no criminal record(does not mean they would not let you through),yeah , like CAN-USA mentioned.come loaded with proofs to support whatever you are gonna tell them.it will be fine.relax

[The Mean Lady 604]

Clegane , No offense i think you are thinking way too much.it will be alright if you have nothing to hide , no criminal record(does not mean they would not let you through),yeah , like CAN-USA mentioned.come loaded with proofs to support whatever you are gonna tell them.it will be fine.relax

OP was never hyped up about anything, just inquiring about if it was normal to be finger printed.

[kintu 4]

KDH , i answered the OP the way i perceived his/her questions/queries.