Jun 01
After a very enjoyable time in England with my family, I find myself inside Virgin flight #9 on the JFK tarmac at 9:05pm… curious as to how my re-entry into the United States will go - considering I’ve been a “legal alien” for the last 4 years, and having to line up with the rest of the “visitors”… I meander past the “visitors” line toward the “US citizens” line, wondering if my Green Card is going to grant me the access I’ve heard so many times.
To summarize this event, I’ll say this - it felt good to have the Immigration Officer say “welcome back to the United States, Mr. Hannan.”
Ah, the sweet smell of validity. My card is green, and my pants no longer brown.
June 1st, 2006 at 9:30 pm
Very eloquently put My Dear Eldest. xx
June 2nd, 2006 at 12:44 am
Hey, I recognize that immigration worker! We travel a lot. My husband is a British Green Card holder and he always uses the US citizen line… from what I understand it’s actually for citizens and residents. Next time just check with someone down in immigration to make sure. (I know nobody wants to get on the immigration guys bad side.
Welcome home
June 2nd, 2006 at 10:31 pm
The US seems to want to kick everyone out these days… I’d probably get nervous too.
June 3rd, 2006 at 10:41 am
Come on, admit it. You miss the compulsory cavity searches =).
June 4th, 2006 at 11:53 am
thanks cc, it’s good to be home :)
come on Skribe, why else would I pack a kilo of hash in my backpack?
June 6th, 2006 at 12:42 pm
Backpack? You need bigger trousers, mate =).
June 25th, 2006 at 8:40 pm
I waited in the visitors’ line once and was told I could have gone through the citizens’ line. Oh well. I did the next time. Then going through customs they always ask “what’s your occupation” can’t figure out why it makes any difference!?