U.S. Citizen not allowed in U.K.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

This thread is actually insane

[Kez/JWolf 6]

To the OP I would like to appoligies for my part in turning your thread in to a slanging match....

I try to respect others views and opintions as I do authority... not always easy to do but we have to deal....

I will now bow out of this post as I nothing further to add....

Kezzie

[Created 6]

Hey...........this thread went way off track! Just like to say that it was really stupid to travel with a resume for whatever reason.......POE officials did do the right thing, what else could they think? Best thing you could do is to try and get yourself a visa, but also remember that the refusal will be recorded against you. I am sorry that you had go through this experience. Better luck next time.

Edited April 4, 2006 by RMHurd

[Saddle Bronc 124]

I'm a Nigerian American, has both Nigerian and U.S. passport respectively. I reside in U.S and I believe under the commonwealth law, U.S. Citizens has the right to enter UK for six months to visit family.

Is the U.S. a commonwealth?

and what law?

Commonwealth Law is now defunct.

It was that a citizen of any ONE Commonwealth Country (all of which were British ruled during at least part of 19th century, some also part of 20th) could enter another for up to six months as visitor--with NO visa. This system broke down in 1970's/early 1980's:

• visitors from poorer Commonwealth countries (India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Guyana, etc) decided to stay on (as immigrants) in more prosperous ones (Canada for example) by marrying citizens of the latter--analogous to the oft-described situation of coming into US on B-2 with intention of marrying a USC and adjusting status
  
• also, some ex-citizens of India (naturalised to Canada) decided to use the same Commonwealth Law for promoting insurgencies in India; India's response was to ask for a mutual visa policy--implemented in 1984.
  

US was NEVER a member of Commonwealth of Nations. The closest you got of anything to do with "Commonwealth Law" was that Canada PR's who were citizens of Commonwealth Countries (India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Guyana, etc) could visit US without having to apply for B-2 while Canada PR's from elsewhere (post-1971 Pakistan--as it voluntarily left Commonwealth in January 1972 till reinstated in 1990, Venezuela, Brazil, Burundi, Zaire, etc) had to get B-2's. After 9-11, the only Canada PR's who DON't have to get B-2's to visit US are USC's and VWP visitors.

What you thought of as "Commonwealth Law" to allow up to six months visit to UK is actually "reciprocity VWP".

[mawilson 2,133]

Why does being born in England give you more right to be in England?

Actually, it doesn't. Or at least not since 1983. Being born in England today doesn't give you any right to be in England, per se.

You really do need to read what i say rather just spout your hate. Everybody is free when they are born. They are soon shuffled off into school and work and paying taxes etc but that is all from the same people that brought you immigration and terrorism.

You forgot religion -- another way to keep people from thinking outside the box.

[yabasta 0]

Why does being born in England give you more right to be in England?

Actually, it doesn't. Or at least not since 1983. Being born in England today doesn't give you any right to be in England, per se.

You really do need to read what i say rather just spout your hate. Everybody is free when they are born. They are soon shuffled off into school and work and paying taxes etc but that is all from the same people that brought you immigration and terrorism.

You forgot religion -- another way to keep people from thinking outside the box.

Well my list was not meant to be all inclusive but yes religion too. You are what you eat so eat more variety.

[Fandango 1,439]

Why does being born in England give you more right to be in England?

Actually, it doesn't. Or at least not since 1983. Being born in England today doesn't give you any right to be in England, per se.

You really do need to read what i say rather just spout your hate. Everybody is free when they are born. They are soon shuffled off into school and work and paying taxes etc but that is all from the same people that brought you immigration and terrorism.

You forgot religion -- another way to keep people from thinking outside the box.

Well my list was not meant to be all inclusive but yes religion too. You are what you eat so eat more variety.

Well I'd like to know who pissed in your cornflakes

[luvaLimey 0]

mmmmm... cornflakes are good.

[triaxiom 0]

mmmmm... cornflakes are good.

Cornflakes are blonde, you wouldn't be saying that if it were bran flakes, OH NO! poor ol' brown bran flakes, I bet they don't go anywhere near your mouth without a thorough inspection.

Cerealist!

On a serious note, it's a shame the OP got bounced at immigration, but you were carrying a CV, and regardless of colour, People from Nigeria are notorious for 'forgetting' to go home as far as UK immigration is concerned.

People have been put on the plane back home for less: First time I went to the U.S in 2002, I nearly got knocked back at immigration for not having the address I was staying at in the U.S, but fortunately the immigration lady alowed my friend to call our mate that lived in Baltimore on a payphone in the airport to get his address.

[luvaLimey 0]

mmmmm... cornflakes are good.

Cornflakes are blonde, you wouldn't be saying that if it were bran flakes, OH NO! poor ol' brown bran flakes, I bet they don't go anywhere near your mouth without a thorough inspection.

Cerealist!

On a serious note, it's a shame the OP got bounced at immigration, but you were carrying a CV, and regardless of colour, People from Nigeria are notorious for 'forgetting' to go home as far as UK immigration is concerned.

People have been put on the plane back home for less: First time I went to the U.S in 2002, I nearly got knocked back at immigration for not having the address I was staying at in the U.S, but fortunately the immigration lady alowed my friend to call our mate that lived in Baltimore on a payphone in the airport to get his address.

I'm no such thing!

I happen to really like bran flakes. Nice, crunchy bran flakes, with sweet, chewy raisins in with them. YUM!

Just becuase I happen to inspect ALL my food before it goes into my mouth does NOT make me a cerealist. Just careful.

[mawilson 2,133]

On a serious note, it's a shame the OP got bounced at immigration, but you were carrying a CV, and regardless of colour, People from Nigeria are notorious for 'forgetting' to go home as far as UK immigration is concerned.

It's just sad that a US citizen born in Nigeria is treated like a Nigerian and not like a native born US citizen. Discrimination just never ends.

This is why countries like Canada let you conceal the country of birth on your passport.

[Boiler 43,452]

On a serious note, it's a shame the OP got bounced at immigration, but you were carrying a CV, and regardless of colour, People from Nigeria are notorious for 'forgetting' to go home as far as UK immigration is concerned.

It's just sad that a US citizen born in Nigeria is treated like a Nigerian and not like a native born US citizen. Discrimination just never ends.

This is why countries like Canada let you conceal the country of birth on your passport.

I thought a Nigerian would need a Visa?

[Saddle Bronc 124]

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On a serious note, it's a shame the OP got bounced at immigration, but you were carrying a CV, and regardless of colour, People from Nigeria are notorious for 'forgetting' to go home as far as UK immigration is concerned.

People have been put on the plane back home for less: First time I went to the U.S in 2002, I nearly got knocked back at immigration for not having the address I was staying at in the U.S, but fortunately the immigration lady alowed my friend to call our mate that lived in Baltimore on a payphone in the airport to get his address.

One hole in your argument: many from the Sub-continent are also known to "forget" to go home, or to try extending their stays.

Both of my passports specify my birthplace (Chennai) and I never had any problems entering UK on the Canadian one (haven't tried the US one yet for it).

[pax 0]

People have been put on the plane back home for less: First time I went to the U.S in 2002, I nearly got knocked back at immigration for not having the address I was staying at in the U.S, but fortunately the immigration lady alowed my friend to call our mate that lived in Baltimore on a payphone in the airport to get his address.

Oh, aye. Just ask Ewen my address NOW. He'll never forget it again after having had to get a flight attendant to find me in the Arrivals lounge and write it down for the Immigration people! It was his first time in the States and he didn't know he needed my full address.

[Otto 83]

Yor reply makes no sense....

This thread makes no sense... I wonder why...