immigration officer

collocation in English

meaningsofimmigrationandofficer

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immigration
noun[U]
uk
/ˌɪm.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɪm.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
the act of someone coming to live in a ...
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officer
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/us
/ˈɑː.fɪ.sɚ/
a person in the armed forces who has a position ...
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(Definition ofimmigrationandofficerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theimmigrationofficerasks him whether his visit is for business or pleasure.
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Next to the signboard of the border ' out-post ', a piece of string, raised by permission of theimmigrationofficer, served as symbol of sovereignty.
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As he has at no time presented himself to animmigrationofficer, that question is hypothetical.
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Had he done so theimmigrationofficer, according to instructions, would have allowed him to telephone.
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All arriving passengers, including children, are liable to be examined by animmigrationofficerin order to determine identity and nationality.
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Theimmigrationofficermight similarly learn from a ship's doctor the medical condition of a seaman.
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It may be possible to provide the opportunity to get a second opinion, possibly for the help of theimmigrationofficerhimself.
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Theimmigrationofficerhas only to look at the passport to discover whether the holder is exempt from control.
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What theimmigrationofficerhas to decide here is on the fact.
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The unfortunateimmigrationofficerhas a most difficult task.
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Applicants for fee-paid work are interviewed and assessed for suitability by a chiefimmigrationofficeror more senior officer.
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It puts an impossible burden on theimmigrationofficer.
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I think that theimmigrationofficerwas exceedingly helpful in this case.
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It is the normal thing for theimmigrationofficerto ask immigrants what is their intention in visiting this country.
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Is that to be borne by the firm or by theimmigrationofficer?
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This would clarify the situation and assist theimmigrationofficer.
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From my experience there are stages when theimmigrationofficerhas to call on the assistance of the police.
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These need not be occasions when theimmigrationofficeris at a point of embarkation or disembarkation.
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