I am a US citizen and I had a similar experience. About a year ago I spent a few months in Asia while working remotely for my US employer. Reentering the states (after an almost 24 hour trip), the border agent really didn't like the fact and went out of his way to find a hole in my "story" - "So you did work in Asia?", "But your company did not send you there?" This dragged on for a while.
This was the climax of the confrontation:
- "Have you been in trouble with law enforcement before?"
- "No, but you make it sound like I am now. Am I?"
- "We'll see"
- "I am a law abiding citizen and I've been giving honest answers to all of you questions. What can I possibly be afraid of?"
Ever since, I DREAD reentering the states. I have dual citizenship, work flexibility, and friends and family all over the place. I find myself spending less and less time in the US.
This was the climax of the confrontation:
- "Have you been in trouble with law enforcement before?"
- "No, but you make it sound like I am now. Am I?"
- "We'll see"
- "I am a law abiding citizen and I've been giving honest answers to all of you questions. What can I possibly be afraid of?"
Ever since, I DREAD reentering the states. I have dual citizenship, work flexibility, and friends and family all over the place. I find myself spending less and less time in the US.