> It's illegal and a felony to lie to the officer at the border or any
> other federal law enforcement officia. Ask Martha Stewart.
>
>
> § 1001. Statements or entries generally
> (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any
> matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or
> judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly
> and willfully—
> (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device
> a material fact;
> (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or
> representation; or
> (3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to
> contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement
> or entry;
> shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5
> years, or both.
>
> It may not be prosecuted very frequently, but it is illegal.
Dear crg14624, it is very nice what you have written.
But, you missed the point.
Kyril asked: "does the officer at the border know HOW LONG I'VE
BEEN ABSENT?"
Well, you must admit, Kyril's question is a big challenge for the entire
forum. And your answer indicates that probably nobody knows the answer.
So, if Kyril decides to tell us his experience we will get FOR THE FIRST
TIME the answer on that simple question.
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