Originally Posted by DWB

I think there are trigger countries for sure, as well for people who have spent an extended periods out of the country. I've had my luggage ripped apart coming from Brazil, Thailand (many times), Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, and Colombia. And I've come and gone from Thailand so many times, and told them I live here, they have seen my Visa, but it still doesn't matter.

You would think they would have something in their system that says this citizen works or lives abroad so it's normal for them to spend extended periods out of the country and in these places, especially if they never find anything on you. Just to make it easier on everyone.