Do your best to respond.
You have arrived in
Distrito Nuevo Airport.
You are headed to the checkpoint.
Are your papers ready?
"Purpose of your visit" is one of the top questions from immigration.
Your answer should be simple, confident, and friendly.
Communicate clearly. Say "3 weeks" instead of, "around 3 weeks."
Be ready to provide proof, such as return airline tickets.
Officials want to know that volunteers are
part of a network and will have support.
Print out or have screenshots of your organization details
in advance in case internet does not work.
Be prepared for some attitude from locals
about the migrant situation.
Take it in stride, and stay polite and friendly.
It's more how you answer the questions
than what you say.
Officials want to see if your answer matches how you are dressed
and what you are bringing in to the country - look the part.
Only answer the questions they ask - keep it simple.
Your goal is to get through the checkpoint as efficiently as possible.
Every day all over the world,
aide workers arrive on the scene to provide help.
Understanding
how to navigate checkpoints efficiently,
respectfully and confidently takes preparation and practice.
Write out and rehearse your answers in advance.
Consider recording yourself to evaluate your tone and delivery.
You are now on your way to meet your country supervisor, Nora Sanchez.