Crossing the USA Border with Syrian, Yemeni, Iraqi Passport Stamps

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks for including me!!

[@blandharp9795]

Arent you white too why did you get questioned

[@thomasnguyen5639]

@@blandharp9795 He may be a white supremacist :0 just kidding

[@guillermobecerra1405]

Really you drew? Come on!!!!!

[@rashidulhasan6054]

Hey drew Do you face same difficulties in border crossing or immigration in western countries because you are jew or just being white is OK to get spared?

[@nukonuko1184]

I recognize your voice 😂

[@abdulmw]

As an American citizen, a person of color with an Islamic sounding name. I do travel a lot abroad but not in those places. I have even some black and white European friends who visit the US often. I do believe racial profiling exists and real. However, I think your case was not merely pure luck, or they let you go because of color or national origin, etc. This simple answer is that they checked you thoroughly even while you were in flight and probably watched your vlogs too and saw you were no threat. If still need the long answer and how here it goes: There is something called Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). US congress passed back in 2005, allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to review passenger information prior to boarding for commercial flights arriving into or departing from the United States and for commercial vessels destined for or departing the United States. In other words, every airline, including the one you were on your way to the US, was legally required to transmit the complete manifest for all passengers 30 minutes prior to departure. APIS includes even your seat information and whether you asked the airline to serve you specific dietary requirements, Halal, Kosher, vegetarian etc. So they have 8 hours of your flight to check you before you land. Besides, if you have a passport of one of the countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) then you must have obtained approval through ESTA prior to traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. In ESTA form, you will have to list every country you traveled. If not a member of VWP countries, then you must have presented your passport to US consulate, and they would have checked you anyway.

[@halasalman2627]

While I totally agree with your comment (and in fact learned plenty from the details in it), I still think had her name been Muhammad Abdul something and had she been a brown man, there will be more suspension and different treatment even if said Muhammad was a traveling vlogger and his info was pulled up before hands. Racial-profiling does exist despite what tools and procedures you have in place because ultimately they are operated by human beings. I appreciate the fact that she highlighted this issue and appreciate all the info you gave in your comment.

[@abdulmw]

@@halasalman2627 I agree profiling exists. I have a good friend of mine with an EU passport with a Muslim name. I told him before that the first time after he got his ESTA, there will be interrogation at the port of entry normally if it is the first time, they will create a profile for you. Exactly that is what they did. He came back twice after that and no problem.

[@KomnataNorth]

You are totally right but for Eva Zu Beck it is more beneficial to make a big deal out of obvious and bend facts to her narration. She does it all the time. If she doesn't have this gorgeous face she never would make it. The only real privilege she has is B E A U T Y

[@godSPARDA1995]

Holy crap. Thx for the information. So question; in my german passport I have a stamp from Iraq. If I get a second passport with no stamps at all, they will find out anyway?

[@tigervalley62]

I know this is off topic, but I HATE that term 'Person of colour' STOP IT!!!!! We are all humans regardless of skin colour. Let's be blind to it and view each other on an individual human basis.

[@Babalas]

It’s also the passport you travel with. I used to travel with my South African passport and border officials loved chatting to me. Would take me to back rooms in many countries and ask me all sorts of questions. Then when I finally got my New Zealand passport all those friendly officials stopped talking to me. The only thing they would comment on was how cool the passport looked then would wave me through. Not even a single cuddly dog to sniff my bags.

[@lalyd4042]

Really? I reckoned it would be the other way around. A new Zealand passport seems more attractive and 'well seen " than one from an African country

[@cattellingtales3242]

@Laly D he's being sarcastic, that after getting NZ passport no one had prob with him.

[@mohammedal-dleimy2175]

Justin!! Give me that south african passport man , having the iraqi passport is a nightmare

[@marinamarina411]

Oh dear, have the same story with my Russian and Canadian passports. With Russian passport it's not that easy to get the visa, forget crossing the border. Was denied the visa to the states even when I had my Canadian pr. And I could play a Snow White in a Disney movie 🙄

[@alobaidius6606]

It’s not about white or black….. they usually go by random selection and procedures. I am a US citizen,originally from Iraq; I travel a lot, and i was never stopped at JFK or any other airports in the US.

[@farmgirlrebel1333]

My Iranian born husband and I have traveled frequently. My skin and hair color are much like yours, his is way darker. I have been pulled out for extra searches, interrogated and once was escorted for questioning by Greek police with uzi's because the incoming customs person didn't stamp my passport (she did, but it didn't transfer the ink) and I didn't double check (never make that mistake again). My husband has never been pulled out for extra screening or questioning either here in the US or abroad. Guess my point is, if you are looking for the negative, you'll find it, even if it's not there.

[@antoniotottojr]

☆ female ☆ white ☆ european passport ☆ with invitation to an event

[@KP-vg3zn]

Don't forget the background check she had when applying for a visa.

[@mel_streetz2372]

Kristin P. EXACTLY 👌

[@theGoldjey]

@@KP-vg3zn you don't need a Visa just an ESTA if you're from the EU

[@afzalakbar8629]

Leave europe, it's German passport

[@vladkv4620]

Targ im. G. Busha mł. w Kabulu visa free for polish citizens

[@TMccrury]

As a white male, who travel the globe (well not so much right now due to Covid) I have trouble entering a few places. I've been questioned in numerous places about the purpose of my trip. In Feb. 2020 I entered Indonesia and was greatly questioned about the purpose of my journey. I was on a new passport, the old one was full, and they knew I had previously been there and had a new passport. US Immigration all ready knew who you were before you ever landed. Also, you were traveling on an EU country passport. Really enjoy your VLOG's.

[@simonebelliti9280]

You look disappointed not to be interviewed or even denied to entry. The just judged you not to be a threat to national security. In fact you are not. That's all.

[@jerryoshea3116]

Thriving on the Drama!!

[@yamahonkawazuki]

@@jerryoshea3116 the youtube formula

[@jerryoshea3116]

@@yamahonkawazuki Yep,u can see this chick is so self absorbed and has somewhat of a inflated opinion of her own relevance.. After 911 the US Gov realised it took it's eye off the ball(considering there had been an Terrorist attempt on the WTC in 1993)So anyone visiting the country has to except the strict security measures which are in place.. And if u really want to experience strict security Protocol,visit Israel,they've been doing it for yrs. But I suppose if it was one of her favourite Muslim country's and they gave a tourist hassle for some minor social or culture indiscretion that would be fully justified!

[@yamahonkawazuki]

@@jerryoshea3116 I always enjoyed her videos. This one otoh to me sounded like trying for the next viral video. I do hope I'm wrong

[@SymeonPhronema]

@@yamahonkawazuki Yea. She'd be better off keeping to the travel vlogs, and leaving social justice to others. I guarantee you this had nothing to do with her skin color, and everything to do with the fact that they were aware of who she was, and what her intentions were.

[@efjeK]

I am a blonde, blue-eyed woman, also called Eva. And I am always completely shocked by the lack of checks on me at border crossings and the stark contrast with other people. I once (accidentally) took a knife and scissors with me on an international plane and nobody batted an eye. I only found out I did it when I found them in my bag at my destination.

[@andreasahulova]

Eva, please don't be so naive. Big brother knows who is and who isn't a security threath to the country, any country. Nothing to do with the fact that as a white female it's so called easier. Let me enlighten you, when your passport is checked by the boarder control, they know if you are on a red list or have been to prison or have a parking ticket. Did you know that you cannot enter Australia of you committed a certain type of crime, regardless of your skin colour. When you apply for Esta you have to provide all your details, the government department who is handling this in the USA know about every single person who boards a plane. Since 9/11 the USA are much stricter, not like the UK and the rest of the european countries and ate so naive ;-(

[@dallymoo7816]

Im "white" skinned and cant even bring a nail cutter.. small towns in Canada take flights super seriously

[@LaRaynaS]

Me too I accidentally left a butane lighter in my purse and got through TSA

[@LaRaynaS]

@@andreasahulova explains why I can get any visa, I don’t even have a parking ticket 😀

[@andreasahulova]

@@LaRaynaS it depends on your Passport.

[@hootans.4293]

Just for your information, they've got your info before you even got on that plane, you may not know this, but they know you more about you than you know about yourself.

[@DieterRahm1845]

They even know you were going to visit the US well before you thought about it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rupalipawar92]

Right they know it.

[@AJ-tx9me]

Exactly!🙄

[@majajanlahoreton]

Really Pakistan? I travelled on Pakistani passport to USA gazillion times never asked anything other then my purpose of visit.. And yeah im brown

[@DerrtyRidhey]

you didn't have stamps from Syria Yemen Iran and all them other Arab countries though

[@franknstein5376]

@@DJTreviCSRecordings It is not, a few months ago there were news of an Italian tourist (travelling with a agency) being denied access because of a syrian visa stamp on the passport.

[@Blake4014]

Shes so utterly stupid its sad, its sad that she thought she was being profound with her 'insights' when all she did was expose her ignorance of how the world works.

[@catalina8601]

I agree

[@akibirfan6787]

Pakistan, the land of terrorism...who let you enter in our country though? Whatever you do,please don't bomb us.

[@stevenb9766]

Was this your first time entering the United States? If you have previously been to the US and your ESTA is good then it's more likely that they'll let you in without much hassle

[@turkrene]

Poland isn't in ESTA program. They need a visa.

[@damianhoulihan3937]

Incorrect. They have been added to the ESTA program

[@Fatima-st2nl]

@@turkrene But how can she get an ESTA if she was in Syria ?

[@cevdetzurtoglu]

I think it`s not about the skin color but your passport. Probably you have a passport from an EU country so they let you pass.

[@fx4147]

yep, Polish

[@monokhromerainbow]

Merto she is so dumb

[@annabaranska2280]

polish pasport

[@ivaylogeorgiev3034]

That's not true, a friend of mine from Germany with an EU/German passport cannot enter the US because she is of Iranian decent and has visited Iran, so an EU passport doesn't automatically help if you have visited any of those countries....

[@Gigi-us4jk]

doesn't make any sense the guys in the video, one was a US citizen and the other was Canadian. The Eu passport has more power than the US one when you want to visit the US?

[@rachelwilliams930]

from my experience, if you hold an EU or Canadian or US passport, you have no issues coming back into the states. No matter what stamps are on your passports. there is some racial disparity, but not a lot

[@fazza3fazza956]

Hi

[@callumclausen8658]

you can do the ETSA if you've been in iran or iraq and some other countries

[@bobs6129]

I think sometimes videos like this the people were just trying to get a rise out of what they see in the media if she wants to talk about bias it’s unfortunate.

[@callumclausen8658]

*I meant can't!

[@dirttimer]

I love your videos but I think maybe just maybe you’re coming at this one with your own biases while you scold your perceived bias of a system of a country that you don’t live in and have no internal understanding of the systems and procedures of US customs. There are certain “red flags” put in place for a reason at security check points, and lets not kid ourselves, the job of customs and border protection is to profile the people passing into the country, that is why they exist, and if you can’t understand the reason for that, especially when you’re talking about those countries in particular considering you’re entering the USA, you either have your own bias you can’t see past, you don’t understand the world you’re traveling in or you are just making a click bait video. I enjoy how much you open up the world and show how we are basically all the same all around the world, but security needs are still a real thing and are continually evaluated and change based on real events. So I’m sure you can understand why in the context of statistical data some people are evaluated more in depth at security checkpoints than others and if you can’t you’re never going to live in the world you want to, because as much as 99 percent of people on earth are great there is still one percent shitbags that we have to account for and unfortunately there are only a few ways to do that. I’m sure there is room for improvement, there always is in everything in life but maybe a little gratitude that you get to come here and experience our country with absolutely zero hassle. I am a white, male, American and there are several countries I would not be allowed into based soley on those three facts and guess what, that’s fine, it’s their decision and there are a couple hundred other countries I can go to with no or very little issues, and let’s not kid ourselves so can 99 percent of other people. If you’re going to talk about bias maybe have a little perspective as well. Keep up the good work, I hope you don’t mind a differing opinion.

[@WanderlustAweSyndrome]

I'm a black American. I've been to many European countries. I've flown to and from many different places around the world. Every border crossings I've been (including my country or Europe), I've had ZERO incidents with any border patrol agent. It doesn't matter what race, sex, religion, or background. If you respect the laws of any country, you're should have ZERO issues getting into any country. I think you're making too big of a deal of this. You used Drew Brinsky as an example who is white get questioned by border patrol agents when he returned to the US. Also, many US patrol agents different who have different races, sex, and religious backgrounds. I'm not saying racial bias doesn't exist, but it's a tiny fraction.

[@thejudge4781]

Wanderlust Awe Syndrome that's 100% the truth

[@WanderlustAweSyndrome]

@@thejudge4781 What's 100% the truth?

[@t.mijnnaam9916]

That's because you're a U.S citizen and not part of any risky groups. I can't remember the last time some black Americans planted bombs all over Europe. Maybe because it never happened. That's why I think that racial profiling is a good thing: you're not in the group causing problems, so why should you get hassled ? To hassle you or Japanese school girls would be unfair then, no ?

[@pachec00]

Your reasoning behind not being flagged upon entry is such a baloney

[@francograpelli3060]

@Professor Terguson We all know that her statement is true. What she talked about is reality. Only i dont agree with her that it is a privilege. It should be normal in civilized countries.

[@Blake4014]

@Gulaid M No, its "not true" that white people are privileged. try going to an African country and see how well your privilege gets you. I'll tell you, they hike up the prices for anyone white. They rip you off in taxis, they treat us like cash cows.

[@Blake4014]

@@francograpelli3060 ANother sjw dummy. White privilege is the same as brown privilege, and black. depending in what nation you are, and if you're the majority colour as to how you are treated. as a white person in a brown/black country you're treated differently than if you're black/brown. We have a right to look after our own, as every other tribe shows the same ingroup preference. Traitor.

[@Phantom-ez4zv]

oh trust me they knew exactly who you are

[@limitless.discomfort]

I actually was in Algeria past week and just get back to the US taking in consideration that I am green card holder and my full name is Mohamed Ali Larbi Daho Bachir. I stayed 20 days in Algeria since I am an Algerian nationality. The only question I got from immigration officer was "Is there any food in your luggage" . Ofc said NO ,except bread . And then took picture of me and check my Algerian passport and my green card and scan them and then I am good to go. I have black long hair , kinda white with some tiny red screen looks like Hispanic or Native American as people tell me always in America even in Algeria sometimes. But wasn't any problem entering back in the US . and planning to be world traveler as soon as I finish my school here and obtain my American passport in couple years, hopefully. Thank you Eva for sharing with us this experience. I just got cross of your videos to learn from expert traveler and make my decision to travel the world and still thinking about having partners to be able to get pics and stuff like that for safety as well.

[@VijayPurbhe]

For a travel vlogger, I see a lot of judgement on your part. The system worked not because you were white (get over it) but they know much more about you much before you even set your foot in the US. I think it is imperative that you educate yourself further.

[@hiraumar]

you indian paying for the master

[@suriyadunya9994]

Stfu she's right

[@alwaysplay13]

@@suriyadunya9994 you are very hateful...that is what you are trying to say they are for your own sake

[@bobs6129]

I thought the same thing she’s always acting like she’s so unbiased it sound like the people in the recordings were European so I’m not exactly sure what she was getting at. It’s a shame I like her videos up until this point But now I don’t think I trust her candidness

[@mansoureh]

I think you were lucky, not because you are white. Drew is also white and American. I have seen males been questioned more than females. My aunt is Iranian and wear hijab went to the USA without being questioned

[@mehdimensifi6327]

Exactly!!

[@Macorian]

I can comfirm that. You do get interrogated while being a "white" male - a lot (!). They probably new about your trips - they do. The son of a colleague of mine who works in a refugee shelter in Germany was asked when entering the US: "Why does your mother (!) work in a refugee shelter? So, really, we're way beyong the "oh, looks Oriental" thing or supposed privilege (it's more like a stigma now anyway) but whether or not they consider you dangerous. It may feel unfair to be considered harmless but believe me, it's better like that.

[@Gigi-us4jk]

@ASG66 says the man that just expressed religious hatred and bigotry.

[@FriendlyCroock]

I think she was lucky not because she is white because she is not white and will never be white because she is slavic.

[@infinity2493]

@@FriendlyCroock she is not white as you are not brown and you don't have complexion insecurities either hahaha But to enlighten you a bit ,Eva does not give a crap you call her non white, here in East Europe we don't have skin colour war like is happening in the West because of you brown folks.we go sunbath in the summer to get tan. we are not obsessed to be white.now peace be upon you , wow what nice people you are NOT

[@bxhome]

IMHO, your passport(nationality) was also the factor. USA and Poland have very warm relation.

[@mysteriousjz]

She is British citizen (of Polish descent )

[@bxhome]

@@mysteriousjz in this video 2:35, she uses a polish passport..

[@tigervalley62]

@@mysteriousjz: She showed her Polish passport in the video bro

[@mysteriousjz]

@@tigervalley62 I had missed that. In other videos, she portrayed herself as British of Polish descent. Not sure, if she is not a British citizen. Also, us and Poland may have whatever good relations, but it is still relatively harder for Eastern Europeans to travel to the west due to economic disparity.

[@ahmedyamani7388]

I had a great experience at the JFK Airport, too. And was pleasantly quite surprised by how they treated me as a first time comer to the US! No issues at all.

[@mfbj1]

I am a white-looking European Jew, and I always get extra interrogation and get picked out of the line when I visit Israel. I am young, often travel alone and carry a European passport they are profiling on risk factors and I do not mind. It keeps us safe.

[@andyb2040]

I slightly disagree with your view here. I know your heart is in the right place, and I believe there are many issues, but I have had white friends who have gone to even eastern European countries, and been questioned extensively.

[@AJ-tx9me]

@Andy B- I’m WAY late to the party! Lol. But you are absolutely right and I 100% agree with you! I know your heart was in the right place, Eva, but what you said is just simply not the case. Does racial profiling exist? Absolutely! But as Andy above mentioned, I too have had many white friends travel to European countries, and they too were stopped and questioned very extensively. We actually had discussion on this very subject. I’m sorry but that is just not the case. I don’t agree at all.

[@AMMalik]

Love for Eva Zu beck. ❤️love for her viewers♥️. Vloger from Kashmir 🍁 with great videos. 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@unknownman1]

bro i hope you and your family and friends are safe in kashmir. and congrats now you are the part of india.

[@riazulhassanmoon1424]

you thing we are fool American love white and racism this video not built good image

[@yamahonkawazuki]

@@riazulhassanmoon1424 im white theres not a racist bone in my body. never was never will be, but i cant speak for you, but i had issues with this video. take care my friend

[@Tch5802]

Many countries, almost certainly including Poland, have an agreement with the US that they will tell the US if citizens of theirs who have asked permission to enter the US are on the radar of their security services. You get on their radar for instance by being in touch with extremists. Saudi Arabia, for example, is extremely cooperative with the USA on this, and since these procedures were adopted the USA has never or at most extremely rarely had problems with Saudi citizens it has let into the country. You should be praising the professionalism of the Polish and British security services rather than making vile and insulting claims without any knowledge of how the procedures work.

[@Jv808UHM]

Finally, someone with sense. I have lots of family that work TSA and they say the same thing. Some people just perceive it as discrimination...like travel bloggers that don’t take the time to connect the dots and want “social justice” blah blah blah

[@heindaddel2531]

Additionally Poland is the new favourite country in Europe for the US military.

[@Tch5802]

Hein Daddel I don’t think there’s ever been a Polish jihadi. Something they put in the water. Now Belgians, Brits, and Swedes are a different story....

[@shrek1140]

Poland is a super safe country. It’s also really homogenous and Christian and they don’t let immigrants get citizenship most of the time so the probability of someone with a Polish passport getting denied is highly unlikely

[@davekowal1690]

@@shrek1140 The terrorist who killed people in Sweden was admitted to Europe by Poland. Poland is not a homogeneous country. Recently, there has been a sharp increase in immigration to Poland. Almost 2-3 mln immigrants live in Poland. Immigrants from Ukraine, Belarus, Pakistan, India, Turkey etc.

[@gator066]

So your mad that they didnt question you??? There is no bias just random security checks

[@rubikscube2450]

I think it's not quite right. As a 22-year-old male, I visited the United States many times with a Turkish passport (although my skin color is white) and I was never asked any questions other than "why are you traveling to the United States?" It was also very easy to get a tourist visa. I applied in 2018, after only 2 minutes of interview, a valid, 10 year valid and multiple entry tourist visa was issued which is valid until 2028. No other country has issued such long-term tourist visa to me.

[@frlopez42]

agree with everyone on this one. You failed and misjudge the immigration officers.

[@AJ-tx9me]

100%

[@saynina.4378]

I have a Turkish Passport and I got US visa easily also it was easy to enter US. I think Turkish Stamp doesn't create any problem while you enter any country.

[@marius3332]

I'm Polish and I wouldn't have guessed or thought that you are Polish actually. You look southern European with a bit of Asian, maybe even Middle Eastern. I understand that they are more cautious with certain foreigners.

[@noodleppoodle]

people in poland look in a lot of different ways, hello

[@strawberrysugarwitch]

self knows that it's a happy day coz Eva just uploaded 🙌🏽😫

[@welshjim22]

Well if they didn't ask questions how would they know why you were there. They are not normal tourist destinations if you have no links to those countries. It doesn't meanyyou can't go it just means you can be questioned to establish that you weren't doing anything you shouldn't. Asking questions is an Immigration officers job. How they do it and weather they do it respectfully is another thing.

[@EG-ub3in]

It's not color or race, you have a light around you that's shines. you smile and you are a happy person, which not alot of people have you are fortunate to have.

[@kratos702]

I can tell that you would have made this same video regardless of the events of your entry. You weren’t bothered “white privilege”. had they questioned you “stereotyping”. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

[@ahmedghouri4576]

Eva Pakistan will miss you ❤️you make my day 🌈

[@SymeonPhronema]

Eva, I love your videos, and I'm a new subscriber. I just want to say that I truly don't believe this is what you think it was. I also truly do believe they had your information beforehand, and so it wasn't an issue requiring interrogation. Last, I think your apolitical videos are much better! Thank you for all the great content!

[@suriyadunya9994]

That's bull crap, lol I sometimes get stopped for "random checks" once boarded, would u say it's not my name or background 😄

[@SymeonPhronema]

@@suriyadunya9994 Well, I get stopped for them too, and I don't have similar identifiers so I'm not sure how that works into your equation.

[@suriyadunya9994]

@@SymeonPhronema maybe it's ur bad luck or something is wrong with u, but as far as for me, someone with my background it's always a check waiting under disguise "we forgot to see the boarding pass, blah blah"

[@SymeonPhronema]

@@suriyadunya9994 Well, it could be. Or maybe you just have bad luck? There are other people of color who are from the Middle East, and who are Muslims who have commented on Eva's video who agree with me. All of this is anecdotal really anyway. Your experiences, and mine are our own, and not representative of any solid data. So we're wasting our time with this conversation.

[@suriyadunya9994]

@@SymeonPhronema well u will never know cause ur white or perhaps in denial. Some ignorant people agree with you suppose to make it all good? U do have a right to ur opinion even when wrong. Let's not lie to ourselves that after many unjustified wars in middle east, and the media machine present Muslims a certain way. I hope ur not American. It's facts on my end, but again you woudnt know

[@nikundpatel]

Well at this time you cannot even think of entering USA. The place where you are right now I think is the best place in the world right now. You should keep some memories there like keeping atleast 50 stones of memories at a secret place. So that if you return I can see those stones of your holy visit. Well you are so sweet. Miss u

[@pammatiti]

I just watched your video on trying to cross the Mexican border into the US, that sure was a different experience! So looking at this video now, maybe you change your mind about all that you said.????

[@ilanbinkovitch6054]

you were recognized by their system as a youtuber. simple

[@gregh7457]

lol, now thats funny

[@AEM1231]

yeah and another reason is that they are generally kinder to women

[@kiradotee]

Especially if she has provided her social media accounts in the ESTA application.

[@louibeans]

I've seen videos by an Australian KZbinr with an Arabic Name, and they were questioned and held for hours. Just being a KZbinr doesn't help.

[@susie2251]

She said the same. She said she was recognized as a travel vlogger, but then went on to equate it to racial prejudice.

[@SalmanKhan-gx7dy]

Wish you All the Best Eva where ever you are Be Happy and enjoy your life Love From 🇵🇰🇵🇸

[@pctest456]

US Agencies already knew who you are. But if you are stop, it doesn’t matter what your skin color or how you look, the safety and security comes first.

[@andrewnicholas4951]

Pctest.. 9/11 inside job!

[@dallymoo7816]

@@andrewnicholas4951 yeah but still man

[@brinawidmer]

You had a visa - that helps. I‘m a white blonde woman that got questionned for an hour or two hours at the US border in the past. They were always respectful but they asked some uncomfortable questions not because I didn‘t want them to know the answer but because I knew my answer wasn‘t the one they wanted to hear as their number 1 favourite answer. I just treated it with an it‘s their job attitude. After all I knew what could be expecting me at the border so I came prepared with just the right kind of documents. I always felt like their main goal was to make sure you follow the law and leave again after whatever time you were granted in their country. And they make it very clear that it is up to you to prove that.

[@returntothetruth1469]

EVA You Are Very Nice Person From Inside Out, You Speaks And Supports Truth

[@khalidsafir]

I love that you're friends with Drew Binsky, he's such an awesome travel vlogger, as you are.

[@kxne514]

Alright so I kinda have an issue with this. Visiting Pakistan doesn't restrict your right to an ESTA like visiting Syria or Iran does. If an immigration officer sees you have a Pakistani stamp, they may ask you a question or two but will most likely not care. Visiting Syria is different as it prohibits you from applying for an ESTA. I can't believe you compared Pakistan to Syria lmao.

[@ImSadiaNadeem]

Kahlil Agree with you

[@bilalflores4]

That's because she's probably made this video to get views and quite frankly she click baited me. + She's no idea or just little general knowledge of middle East and it's international politics with the west because like you said comparing Pakistan with countries like Yemen or Syria is just stupid. Nevertheless great content from her other videos.

[@jiji309]

Pakistan is dodgy as well according to the United States Standards, Don't look down on Syria, because Syria is better than Pakistan in every single aspect you can think of, it's just sad that war and foreign intervention made Syria the way it is now.

[@mehmetosmanoglu1033]

There has to be more to the “Lebanon, Egypt and Turkey” story. I genuinely doubt travel to any of those countries (especially Turkey) alone would throw up any red flags unless something else was going on (traveler was drunk/ rude etc).

[@kxne514]

​@@jiji309 This must be a joke. How is Syria "better in every single aspect" lmao. No part of Syria is safe from violence and most of it is ash, Syria is an active warzone. Pakistan is functioning normally, it's developing, has major development backed by China (CPEC), many airlines fly to and from Pakistan. Syria is a no go zone. Syria will need to be rebuilt from the ashes when the war is over.

[@qiforlife_daniel.samelson]

I feel like you raised a very important point and are really happy. As an Israeli passport holder, many countries in the world do not accept me (currently traveling with family and children). And in the past attempts to enter Australia, the United States, Japan have been very challenging because of the passport..and I am a "white" man. Thank you for raising this important issue.

[@Jasper118]

My very white suburban American brother who worked for the state department and has some high security clearance has not only been detained by US customs but has been put on no fly lists multiple times because of Middle East visas. The white privilege argument kind of falls apart there.

[@ranjdarfathullah1098]

The reason is that u are an EU citizenship and holding strong Poland passport, otherwise it will be problem with those countries u mentioned

[@meemee7637]

Love you Eva you poured our hearts out... love from Pakistan ❤❤🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@alparslanesmer4251]

A German friend of mine who looked very European and he was searched thoroughly at the JFK on his way out of the country. It is just pure luck dear. There is random screening. You come to the US with a renewed EU passport next time, cleared of visas, and who knows how you are going to be treated :)) And the treatment may vary from gate to gate. The US customs people at the gates "are" from different races, first of all. They are not specifically giving clearance to "all white" people, despite countless unfair incidents take place - which I definitely not vouch for. The other thing about customs officers (everywhere) is, they are authorized with wider powers we can imagine because where they question you is technically, still outside the gates, meaning outside the country you are trying to enter. So, they are outside the legal jurisdiction of the country they are authorized to represent. So they have wider powers than the regular law enforcement guys. It is a great responsibility to let incoming people through the "doors" ahead. Even citizens are questioned for long time. It is sometimes the "hunch" they feel, so they trust you and let you past the gates.

[@yogatonga7529]

They can also send you back lol

[@autoworld9681]

No such thing as "looking european" genius boy cause europeans can also be eastern europeans like romani, tatars, cumans, bulgars, they can be mediterranean. "european" is not a synonym for "white" the way the racists of U S A use it.

[@alparslanesmer4251]

@@autoworld9681 Thank you for your valuable lesson on political correctness my friend, as if I have never been aware of in my 50 years of my life. Practically it does not work that way, even in Europe. And many of those ethnic groups you mentioned have already been obviously mistreated by their relevant governments, the majority and their neighbors, and those countries in eastern Europe have many proven track records on racism and minority mistreatment. I have even been harassed by my looks while in Prague and I can assure you: I don't look "european". I know what I meant when I used the term. Let alone, you are taking my original comments out of context by picking up a single word I have used. I am describing in my previous comment how the US Customs work; look at it from the broader picture. And by the way, the owner of this video is again in the US right now and she seems to have made her second entry without any issues. She originally had thought her earlier visits to some Middle East countries and their visa stamps would cause difficulties at the entry while she was visiting the US for the first time. None happened.

[@tim1398]

Technically, its the "immigrations officer" not the customs officer. You don't see customs until you have cleared immigration, at which point you are admitted.

[@basrihautecouture4235]

Love from Pakistan.. Thanks to be our guest... And keep it up... you are a change maker...

[@rupalipawar92]

It's not about being white. You were allowed without many questions because you were there to attend an event. They would ask you many questions most probably if its just a tourist visa without any other valid reason except seeing places

[@chuenyeelau]

Thanks! You are truly an inspiration. Cheers from Canada

[@stavrosp.215]

They didn't ask you any questions because you had a visa. So, the embassy where you issued it, would have asked you these questions. Problem with your entry into the US you would have if you were trying to get in with ESTA.

[@Raider_MXD]

That's incorrect. When a colleague of mine tried to enter the US with a student visa and a EU passport he was questioned for hours because he was born in Iran.

[@KP-vg3zn]

@@Raider_MXD I have a few close friends from Iran that have no issues traveling back to the USA from Iran. Two of them are here on work visas & the most recent came on a university visa last September. Only time you'll be pulled aside & questioned for hours is if you have not answered something truthfully, served in the military or connected/related to government officials.

[@Raider_MXD]

@@KP-vg3zn He was an infant when his parents left the country for good. I'm not very familiar with Iran's military, but I'm pretty sure they don't draft toddlers. We were a group of people who had applied for visas together and entered the US together and he was not just treated worse when crossing the border but also his visa application process was handled differently. Us European born people knew after leaving the consulate that we'd be receiving our visas in four weeks, he on the other hand was being told that in six weeks they'd let him know if he'll get a visa or not which means additional vetting was done. The only difference betwen us and him was that he had Theran as his place of birth in his EU passport instead of a European city.

[@dlandis8146]

Curious to see how your adventures here in USA go. Try going to East Oakland, CA or East St. Louis or Suth Chicago for real adventures.

[@willp2042]

Liked your vlog. Immigration officer recognized you as a youtuber after you have applied online for an ESTA so no question asked, it's not because of white privilege.

[@1CelloOne]

My white, American, female friend was detained in London last September. The officer questioning us at Heathrow knew exactly where we had been. When I stated where we had been, he reminded me of our visit to Windsor Castle which I forgot to mention. I am also white female and American.

[@waelzayed]

The bad situation in these countries is not due to the "crossfire of western interest" as you suggested. These countries are ruled by very bad dictatorships or theocratic religious ideologies. The collapse is happening from inside, then all other factors are complimentary!

[@mastercfromhalo3]

Damn. I noticed you had the Polish passport and subscribed immediately because I’m a polish American and I like the concept of your channel. But then you played the white privilege card...... you lost me. #SorryNotSorry

[@spaceskipster4412]

Yes, they check you out before you arrive. It's nothing to do with your race or colour.

[@nowme9309]

I was anxiously waiting for this vlog...i saw all of your stories

[@abdulmalikaltaiyeb4850]

I guess she wanted to be pulled over or asked

[@serrazabot4963]

she wanted to have some attraction some drama

[@3plel610]

I got my second passport via mr adrian... was skeptical until it got delivered to me but wasn't still sure of the authenticity until i used it to get here in texas USA I think he is just the best You cant get him through [phone]

[@binjones]

I really enjoy you videos but.... I have one issue - So I guess as an American Male, who happens to be Muslim and of mixed race ( Black/White) and I can pass for an Egyptian/etc., I have never encountered issues crossing borders in the West ( Europe or Asia) or even when I lived and traveled around the Middle East. So I guess the excuse would be that I have " Privilege " due to my passport? Yet I had Stamps from Egypt, Syria, along with Saudi Arabia ( did have entry vissas from Canada, UK, Belgium and Germany). At every country border I was asked the same exact questions - What is the purpose of my visit and how long am I planning on staying....

[@amirz8649]

Hey Eva. Accidentally found your channel while I was surfing on Internet. You are a super brave person and hope to meet you in iran. Feb2020

[@BL4CKLABLE10]

Love your channel, But I’ve been o most of those countries, last trip was Lebanon came back the didn’t asked any questions at all the only one they asked was how was your trip. I’m a Hispanic guy. In Europe I travel without being question as well. It just depends how you approach them and the time of the day.

[@mats7492]

being questioned for egyptian stamps is ridiculous... Its a major tourist destination

[@martinc.720]

You're missing something here... it has nothing to do with Egypt being a tourist destination.

[@ronaldotosto7290]

And yes, she hasn’t been questioned about it.

[@brandacornelius2719]

China didn't even let me apply for a chinese visa, because I had a Turkish stamp in my passport. Even this is a major tourist destination as well.

[@chrisbrown8748]

You made me fall in love with Pakistan and I look forward to seeing many more countries through your lens. Keep up the great work👍🏽👍🏽❤️

[@Penny-bt4gc]

I am Canadian I travelled to Israel and Jordan. I was questioned by US immigration about my visa stamp from Jordan. I was questioned the purpose of the visit and if I was in contact with anyone from Jordan. I believe it’s the discretion of the immigration officer, not so much your gender, skin colour or accent.

[@Dazlidorne]

3:42 You are also attractive and speak good english. Yeah, those things influence people.

[@m.mehtabkhanusfxi1491]

Always wellcome to Pakistan! lots of love from Pakistan !⚘✈

[@alekxu]

Ok. Next time you get questioned for 30 minutes in the back room, please make a video praising TSA doing a wonderful job.

[@gregh7457]

thats not tsa's job. tsa screens airplane passengers for dangous items. you're thinking of immigration

[@yamahonkawazuki]

@@gregh7457 yup

[@bradseed66]

So much prejudice coming from this woman about the US and why she wasn’t stopped.

[@Chris-rd9ui]

well she had some reasons to.

[@Blake4014]

She's exposed herself as a toxic sjw.

[@tyrantable]

Hopefully she's stopped next time and given a cavity search. Then she can claim to be a victim and make another video about it.

[@thekingofmoney2000]

Girl, you look super ethnic, in the US you would easily be confused for Latina or Middle Eastern. They had probably already checked into your background and you were traveling with an EU passport. I doubt race had anything to do with it.

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

I would like to add that I have a Lebanese friend that worked for years for American companies in Sandi Arabia after he graduated from the same university that I got my degree from. He did not want to go home to Lebanon. He returned to the USA and didn't have a lot of problems getting into the country and yes they started to question him but the USA companies he worked for were contacted and this dispelled the fears at immigration. It turns out that what they really wanted was information on his last job with a UK company that had information about the Saudi government. They were not interested in denying his access to the USA but their really interested in information about the Saudi government.

[@SaifSVlog]

You have share very important information. I never miss watch your Vlog

[@janihass9721]

Sister we will be glad to see you here in Pakistan.

[@AHS0207]

Hi there i have seen your comments on many Pakistan related videos. I think you should break the Glass and really come to visit Pakistan. And i hope you will never want to leave Pakistan. If you need any advice how to travel cheap in Pakistan i can be helpful.hope to see you in Pakistan.

[@nabilkassab]

you're polish, every time i go there they stop me for investigation and it's my 10th time

[@KP-vg3zn]

@The Master of Whispers You're apologizing because they get stopped by airport security? 🤣

[@blazkowicz666]

Poland likes to take their security seriously, good on them

[@jackbrown8052]

Eva zu Beck try entering any of those countries you mentioned with an Israeli passport and Jewish name. Wonder if you'd get in?

[@thejudge4781]

Jack Brown she is the definition of stupidity.

[@Seuss1908]

Wow. Thanks for your honesty. I’m African American. Please know that the hateful comments from other Americans in the comments is most likely due to the cloudy lens of their privilege. But what you said is spot on. And you are very brave to say it. Safe travels. Gotta get Mardi Gras in your bucket list of travels if ever in the US again.

[@michelleangel2559]

i think before get arrived to US, the consolate already have known who you are and where you came from.. Its not only on physical aspects but they already have the background of you.. I have some friends that has not beautiful as eva but there visas were approved because of the good record they have.

[@rosianna]

I started watching your channel in 2020 so I hadn't seen this video before but I loved this! I'm currently writing an essay on securitisation as part of a two week course I did on Conflict and International Development and I so appreciate your incorporation and exploration of privilege and racism in the travel system.

[@MrCushcam]

So you were looking to be interrogated for views and likes but didn't, and you STILL made a video on it about injustice?

[@33Duce]

Thanks for the lecture, that's why I use to watch you of course.

[@mayerlyncastillo8685]

I am very happy you brought up this issue. Although some people will never understand or have a hard time understanding it is still important to recognize. I am a naturalized citizen in the U.S and when I have come back from far less "concerning" travel I was always stopped and questioned. I also travel often to many different parts of the world and it blows my mind that I always get stopped when all I want to do is go home.

[@ericpaunovic3579]

and what race are you?

[@majalca03]

You are absolutely right. As a Hispanic I know what you are talking about. I've traveled to Europe and Mexico and I can tell you that the rudest immigration personnel that I have ever encountered are from the U.S. My wife is very light skinned and she gets treated much better than I do.

[@abdullaharif1270]

LOVE YOU FROM PAKISTAN. NICE VIDEO EVA. I AM YOUR BIG FAN FROM PAKISTAN KARACHI .

[@nowme9309]

Love you Eva ♥♥♥ Plz share your travel vlogs

[@rlevoi]

Sorry Eva I like your videos . . . but If you look really hard for prejudice and are disappointed that you can’t find it.... then the person guilty of pre-judging is YOU!

[@manafalbayati821]

I’m Iraqi living in Germany and have permanent residency and a permanent work contract and My parents living in U.S and I didn’t see them for a long time. My mother did an open hart surgery and I applied to visit her and I provide the U.S embassy all the evidences and documents and after all that the employee rejected my visa in 3 minutes without even bother himself to check the documents!! So yes I know exactly what you talking about !!

[@italixgaming915]

I had this kind of experience, not for entering into a country, but in an administration in my country. I needed a certificate that proved that I had French nationality and I had to go at an office where around 30-40 people were waiting so I was expecting a quite long waiting. But these other people were there because they were foreigners (and most of them were not white-coloured) and needed some documents for staying in France. When they saw me in the line, they immediately came at me and asked me what I needed. They immediately took my application form and asked me to come back two days later - that document normally needed one week or more to be done. So I came back two days later and when the guy saw me in the waiting room, he opened a desk for me.

[@i4u71]

Love from Pakistan. Happy Independence day Eva

[@janihass9721]

Sister we all Pakistani miss you. We will be glad to see you again here in Pakistan. Is there any Future plans for coming back. ....?

[@Chaka_Davis]

Thank you for bringing up the uncomfortable and unfortunate truth about the racism in accessing different countries. As a Black American, my passport is met with suspicion of it's authenticity, suspicion of my motives and intense questioning. Every. Time. Perfect example, I went on a group trip to France when I was 17 and the Black kids and Latina kid (a.k.a. me and two friends) were questioned about our trip without the presence of our teacher.

[@persabras7982]

Because you were already screened before arrive to the border, so they doesn't even bother to ask you anything. first your passport is from Poland second you have a portfolio that shows what are you doing in those territories . Thanks

[@nadimuddin362]

You are really the best travel vlogger........and i mean it...

[@josefa.trinidad4137]

2 years later at the US / Mexico border... Not so much white privilege after all.

[@AlexWong]

You continue inspire the world to travel and life your life to the fullest. Thank you for showing your content with all of us. I will be uploading my Jordan and Malaysia vlogs soon!

[@naginakulsoom1431]

Happy Independence Day Pakistan 🇵🇰 🙂

[@shujanizamani5061]

Thanks for wishing.

[@NadeemNadeem-ll2pg]

Thanks dear

[@unknownman1]

@hasib Khan happy independence day india

[@yamahonkawazuki]

whats with pakistan pk? err whats the pk for? am curious.

[@atifrana5470]

@@yamahonkawazuki pk is a country code for Pakistan. Www.anything.pk etc

[@Roobah]

Pre-9/11 I (White female) was traveling cross-country with someone who is Iranian (male) and I'm very blonde-blue-eyed Scandinavian looking. We were traveling to move a bunch of stuff. Best way to do that is in (back then) free luggage (100 lbs in 2x pieces) and also I wore my big Army coat with huge pockets. I packed my pockets as full as they would go with "stuff" (electronics, batteries, food, valuables, etc). The Iranian I was traveling with was just wearing a light jacket and just a small carry-on pack of toiletries and other misc. stuff, maybe a change of clothes or two. Me? I get waived through without even a check of anything at all (this was before TSA was a thing). My companion? practically had to go through a strip-search to get through the gate. After we both went through, I filed a complaint with the gate supervisor, letting them know I was quite upset that I was not searched at all and my companion who had virtually NOTHING on him was practically strip-searched. I also filed a complaint with the FBI that this is NO WAY to ensure bad guys do not make it through to planes. It could have been just as easy for me in my big Army coat to have had all kinds of bad stuff and used my companion as a diversion. I was much madder than you were about this. Fast forward almost 25 years? We are all bad people now. :) I still have yet to walk through a scanner, though, and demand a pat down every time I go on a plane. They still hate me for doing that because of the extreme shortage of female employees they have, and they have to call one sometimes from another terminal just to pat me down to get through the gate. Remember the good old days of flying cheap and luggage was free.

[@jamUSA24]

Late to the comments section, but the reason you were let in easily was not white privilege. It’s because you were screened even before you boarded your flight. Once you booked your flight and entered your passport information the US started looking at your info. You simply didn’t have any red flags or gaps (missing) information. Also, it helps you carry a Polish (EU) passport. That’s it, simple as that.