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Goyo
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But CBP doesn't know you're a U.S. citizen until you show them your documents. If documents weren't required, everyone would simply say they are a
U.S. citizen and they would have to be admitted, which would be counterintuitive.
As an experiment, the next time you seek entry into the U.S., just tell the inspector you are a U.S. citizen and you don't have to show him proof.
Report back and let us know how that worked out for you.
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Goyo
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My apologies to Luv2fish as my last post was a bit snarky. Based on the following info from DOS' travel.state.gov website, the CBP inspector most
likely referred Josie to the U.S Embassy in Tijuana:
What Should a U.S. Citizen Do if his/her Passport is Lost or Stolen Abroad?
You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance. Contact
information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also available in our Country Specific Information pages. Ask to speak to the Consular Section to
report your passport lost or stolen. If you have been the victim of a serious crime, be sure to tell a consular officer about it as soon as possible
so we can provide appropriate assistance. If you are scheduled to leave the foreign country shortly, please provide our consular staff with the
details of your travel. We will make every effort to assist you quickly. You will also be directed to where you can obtain a photo for your
replacement passport. In most cases, you will need to get a passport photo prior to your arrival at the consular section.
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gnukid
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The part of the story that is not believable is 1) a woman does not go to a northern baja popular surf spot and camp along the beach and away from
others (which is hard for anyone to do) then 2) leave her car unlocked and her keys sitting open in the front seat while being in the back cab.
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Apparently at least one person did...
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Quote: Originally posted by Goyo  |
If she showed up at the border with a broken collarbone (or whatever the injury was) and said she didn't have her passport because she was robbed and
severely injured, it would have been a HUGE deal that would have taken many hours to resolve. Federal incident reports would have been written
(internal, not public). It's interesting that nothing was mentioned about the bureaucratic nightmare that surely would have ensued if the story were
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I went through a very similar experience a little over 3 years ago. When my daughter and son-in-law got me out of the hospital in Ensenada I did not
have a single piece of ID on me. When we arrived at border I was still in pretty rough condition. My daughter explained that I had been attacked and
my wallet with all my ID taken from me. The agent simply asked my name, date and place of birth. Looked at his computer screen for a few moments and
we were waved through. Didn't even have to go to secondary. Not sure if I was an exception or the general rule but we weren't even held up at the
border crossing booth for more than a couple of minutes.
YMMV...
[Edited on 1-6-2015 by BajaGringo]
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AguaDulce
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Easiest crossing I ever had was when our passports were stolen in Ensenada when car broken into. A few days later when headed home the CBP officer
laughed at us and sent us on our way.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by gnukid | The part of the story that is not believable is 1) a woman does not go to a northern baja popular surf spot and camp along the beach and away from
others (which is hard for anyone to do) then 2) leave her car unlocked and her keys sitting open in the front seat while being in the back cab.
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newkid,
i know several women that travel and camp alone in baja -- and many people think the best camp spot is the one farthest from nearby campers.
when i camp in remote locations i have often left my vehicle unlocked while sleeping at night with keys in the vehicle so anyone in my group knows
where keys are if they are needed...
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JoeJustJoe
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by gnukid | The part of the story that is not believable is 1) a woman does not go to a northern baja popular surf spot and camp along the beach and away from
others (which is hard for anyone to do) then 2) leave her car unlocked and her keys sitting open in the front seat while being in the back cab.
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newkid,
i know several women that travel and camp alone in baja -- and many people think the best camp spot is the one farthest from nearby campers.
when i camp in remote locations i have often left my vehicle unlocked while sleeping at night with keys in the vehicle so anyone in my group knows
where keys are if they are needed... |
Do you sleep nude like Josie too when you go camping?
I don't think it's smart to leave your keys in the vehicle anytime, because you have too much to lose if somebody does come along and steals your
vehicle and everything inside.
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Goyo, makes a few good points about, " What Should a U.S. Citizen Do if his/her Passport is Lost or Stolen Abroad? However, I think that has to do
more if you lose your passport far away from home, and have to get back on an airplane, because the airline isn't going to let you back on without an
ID/Passport.
If you're on the US/Mexico border, the border patrol, can't deny entry to an American, and it's very easy for them to verify your citizenship,
although you may be delayed a little bit.
I know, a few guys that were victims of choke holds in Tijuana, where it can be dangerous at night, and not so peaceful like a campground, where
Josie was at. The border patrol agents, always let them pass through with little difficulty after pulling up their information on their computer
screen.
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luv2fish
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If you're on the US/Mexico border, the border patrol, can't deny entry to an American, and it's very easy for them to verify your citizenship,
although you may be delayed a little bit.
WORD...... but just to be mo accurate, the Border Patrol only patrols the border, while U.S. Customs allows us entry without a passport.
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: Originally posted by BajaGringo | | Quote: Originally posted by Goyo |
If she showed up at the border with a broken collarbone (or whatever the injury was) and said she didn't have her passport because she was robbed and
severely injured, it would have been a HUGE deal that would have taken many hours to resolve. Federal incident reports would have been written
(internal, not public). It's interesting that nothing was mentioned about the bureaucratic nightmare that surely would have ensued if the story were
true.
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I went through a very similar experience a little over 3 years ago. When my daughter and son-in-law got me out of the hospital in Ensenada I did not
have a single piece of ID on me. When we arrived at border I was still in pretty rough condition. My daughter explained that I had been attacked and
my wallet with all my ID taken from me. The agent simply asked my name, date and place of birth. Looked at his computer screen for a few moments and
we were waved through. Didn't even have to go to secondary. Not sure if I was an exception or the general rule but we weren't even held up at the
border crossing booth for more than a couple of minutes.
YMMV...
[Edited on 1-6-2015 by BajaGringo] |
About that same time a friend of mine was deathly ill down here and needed to go to the VA in San Diego. His son put him in a sleeping bag in the back
of his truck without any ID. When they got to San Ysidro they were sent to secondary and were there for over 1 hour before being released. When they
reached the VA my friend was pronounced dead 
Bob Durrell
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jeff
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Headed back down for another couple of weeks, just gotta wonder what the rest of the story will be.
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captkw
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LOL..ya your free !!
Your papers Pleeeze !!
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MMc
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I was there in Jan. this did happen and there have been thefts from camps that left wet suits and diving gear out. We heard to make sure to keep
stuff under lock with in a hour of pulling in. I also got the story from some of the long term campers that are there. Not Good.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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