How do I answer the question "where do you work" at US Airport?

So I have a valid b1/b2 (visitor visa) and I've traveled multiple times to the US. I'm planning to go to the US for a vacation for a month before I head on to Canada. I have a sister in California with whom I plan to stay. Now the issue is this - during Customs and Immigration interviews, every time I was asked "where do you work" - I had a company and location to talk about. This time I've quit my job and I'm moving to Canada (haven't found a job yet). How should I answer the "where do you work" question without causing unnecessary alarm?

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Best Answer

I would be honest. Say you work in Canada and right now are between jobs, and it seemed like a good time to visit your sister.

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What questions do you have to answer at the airport?

Be Prepared for Questions From CBP Officials

Why are you visiting the United States? ...
Where will you be staying? ...
Who will you be visiting? ...
How long will you be staying? ...
How much money do you have available for this trip? ...
Have you visited the United States before, and if so, how long did you stay?

How do you respond to immigration?

Here are five common questions every traveler should always plan on being asked by a customs officer upon arrival.

01 of 05. What Is the Purpose of Your Trip? ...
02 of 05. How Long Do You Intend to Stay? ...
03 of 05. Where Will You Be Staying? ...
04 of 05. What Is Your Occupation? ...
05 of 05. Do You Have Anything to Declare?

What questions do they ask you at the airport?

Proceed to the Immigration Booths. They will be asking questions like: How long will you be staying abroad? What are you going to do there? What's your occupation? Where will you stay?

Beginner Levels - Lesson 9: Where do you work?

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