(follow-up) Why didn't she apply for a regular tourist visa like everyone else? There's more to this story. But don't count on the Customs to explain themselves. They say they will investigate it but don't believe them. They will clam up whether they're right or wrong and continue to make as many mistakes as clean arrests as they please. Be aware the HSA Customs are prepared to violate your civil rights whether you are foreign or an American citizen. They are clever and sneaky to use the convenient excuse as terrorism. they will treat you like sheet because they are jealous you are rich enough to travel, buy lots of cheap goodies, and enjoy other countries hospitalities. They will brand you as a terrorist suspect for any asinine reason. Just be glad you're not an Arab or a Chinese like that Navy commander who was sentence to 36 years for espionage or that Japanese who is suing the FBI for not being able to understand he was carrying scientific papers. He was arrested but dropped the ch