CBP Interview Simulation Quiz

📋 Critical Information: This quiz simulates actual CBP (Customs and Border Protection) officer questions at U.S. ports of entry. Your answers will be scored based on how CBP officers evaluate responses for entry approval or denial.

How it works: Answer each question as you would during an actual border inspection. Each answer carries a risk score. At the end, you’ll receive your total risk assessment and a comprehensive PDF guide on U.S. entry preparation.

Remember: Even with a valid visa, wrong answers at the border can result in immediate denial, expedited removal, or a 5-year re-entry ban.

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

1. “What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?”

“I’m here for tourism. I’ll be visiting New York City and Washington D.C. for 10 days. I have hotel reservations and a return ticket for November 15th.”

“I’m visiting friends and family. Maybe do some sightseeing. I’ll see what happens.”

“Just visiting. Maybe stay for a while, see how things go. I might look around, explore opportunities.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

2. “How long do you plan to stay in the United States?”

“Two weeks exactly. I arrive today and depart on November 18th. I have a return ticket-do you need to see?.”

“About a month or so. My return ticket is flexible in case I want to extend.”

“I’m not sure yet. As long as I can. Maybe a few months? I bought a one-way ticket to save money.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

3. “Where will you be staying during your visit?”

“At the Marriott Hotel in downtown Chicago for the first week, then at my friend Sarah Johnson’s home. I have my hotel confirmation if you need to see. I also have Sarah’s address.”

“With friends in Chicago area. I don’t have the exact address with me right now.”

“I don’t know yet. I’ll figure it out when I get there. Maybe a hostel or something. I have some contacts who might let me crash.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

4. “What is your occupation? What do you do for work?”

“I’m a software engineer at Tech Solutions in Mumbai. I’ve worked there for 3 years. My employer approved 2 weeks vacation. Here’s my employment letter.”

“I’m a freelance consultant. I work remotely, so I can work from anywhere really.”

“I’m between jobs right now. Actually, I quit last month. Maybe I’ll find some opportunities while I’m here.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

5. “How will you support yourself financially during your stay?”

“I have $3,000 in my bank account for this trip, plus credit cards with sufficient limits. I can provide my bank statement if you would like.”

“I have about $800 cash and one credit card. My friend will help me out if I need anything.”

“I only have a little cash, but I’ll be fine. I’m planning to do some work while I’m here to cover expenses. My friend said I could help at their business.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

6. “Have you visited the United States before?”

“Yes, I visited twice in the past 3 years. Once in 2022 for my cousin’s wedding for one week, and last year for 10 days in California. I returned home after each visit as scheduled.”

“Yes, I come here pretty often for business and pleasure. Maybe 4-5 times in the last two years.”

“Yeah, I’ve been here 6 times this year already. I love it here! I usually stay 3-4 months each time. I basically live here part of the year.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

7. “I see you have a B-2 tourist visa, but your luggage contains business documents and presentation materials. Can you explain?”

“Those are from my work back home that I forgot to remove from my bag. This trip is purely for tourism—visiting national parks. Here’s my complete tourism itinerary.”

“I might attend one or two informal networking events, but it’s mostly tourism. I didn’t think I needed a business visa for that.”

“Oh, those are for business meetings I’m attending. They’re just informal meetings though, not really business. I’m exploring partnerships. Plus I’ll do sightseeing too.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

8. “What ties do you have to your home country that will ensure your return?

“I own a home in Delhi, I’m employed full-time and up for promotion next month, and my wife and two children are staying home. Here’s my property deed, employment letter, and family photos.”

“I have an apartment lease and my parents live in my home country. I need to get back to them eventually.”

“Not much really. I’m single, I rent month-to-month, and I just left my job. My family is all here in the U.S. actually. But I promise I’ll go back.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

9. “I see you were denied entry to the U.S. last year. What has changed since then?”

“Yes, I was denied for insufficient documentation. Since then I’ve secured full-time employment, gathered comprehensive supporting documents including bank statements and hotel confirmations, and consulted an immigration attorney. Here’s my complete package.”

“Yes, but I have better documentation this time. I’ve brought more papers with me.”

“That was a mistake. The officer didn’t understand my situation. Nothing’s really changed, but I’m hoping it goes better this time. I really need to get in.”

👮CBP OFFICER ASKS:

10.“Your answers today don’t match what you stated in your visa application. You said you were visiting for a wedding, but now you’re saying tourism. Can you explain this discrepancy?”

“You’re absolutely right—I apologize for the confusion. The wedding was my original plan, but it was postponed. I decided to still take the trip for tourism instead. Here’s the communication about the wedding postponement and my updated tourism itinerary.”

“The wedding is part of it, but I’ll also be doing tourist activities. Both are true.”

“I don’t remember exactly what I wrote on the application. That was months ago. Maybe I made a mistake? Or maybe you’re reading it wrong?”

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