The First Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that government border officers can continue to search electronic devices at the border without a search warrant or probable cause.
Khadija DerrickApril 5, 2021
President Trump said during a Republic convention that the U.S. may impose a toll on travelers crossing the U.S. and Mexico border. Trump claimed the toll would pay for the constructions of the border wall. There are more than 330…
Jenny ZhanAugust 21, 2020
In certain situations, people who are entering the U.S. are referred to a deferred inspection. This usually happen if a CBP officer cannot make an immediate decision due to a lack of documentation. If a CBP officer cannot make an…
Jenny ZhanJuly 22, 2020
If you are Canadian or Mexican national and you have an offer from a U.S. company to work in a profession that is listed on the NAFTA profession list, you could qualify for a TN Visa. If you are a Canadian national,…
Jenny ZhanJuly 9, 2020
On March 21, U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the land borders between the three countries will close to non-essential travel as response to the COVID 19 pandemic. The initial closure was to last through April 20 and has now…
Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2020
On March 21, U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the land borders between the three countries will close to non-essential travel. The initial closure was to last through April 20 and has now been extended to June 22. The Customs…
Jenny ZhanMay 22, 2020
On March 21, U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the land borders between the three countries will close to non-essential travel. The initial closure was to last through April 20, with options to extend if necessary. Canadian Prime Minister Justin…
Jenny ZhanApril 17, 2020
On March 21, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a public charge measure that border officials are using to override immigration laws and expedite the removal process. The order is known as the Order Suspending Introduction…
Jenny ZhanApril 13, 2020
Canadian province British Columbia is requiring all travelers from the U.S. to self-isolate for two weeks. This will apply to everyone coming in from air and land border, including Canadian and U.S. citizens. Anyone crossing the border will be required…
Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2020
Starting on March 21 and continuing to at least April 20, the land borders between Canada, the United States, and Mexico will be restricted to essential travel only. This does not apply to air, rail, or sea travel at this…
Jenny ZhanMarch 23, 2020
In short, they can pretty much search whatever they want. You can certainly refuse any search but the officer may not admit you and/or the officer may also detain or seize the device. Because the CBP officers at the border…
Jenny ZhanMarch 10, 2020
The Trump Administration issued a proposed rule last week that will overturn the current Flores Settlement. The proposed rule would allow immigration children waiting for court dates to be detained in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities indefinitely. The Flores…
Jenny ZhanAugust 27, 2019
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has implemented policy to no longer process L visa renewal applications for Canadian nationals at border and port of entries. The L nonimmigrant classification permits a U.S. employer to transfer an executive, manager…
Jenny ZhanApril 26, 2019
If your green card application (such as family based green card, employment green card, or green card through the diversity lottery) was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad, your Green card will not be issued by the U.S. Consulate. Instead,…
Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2019
On Friday, Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to immediately enforce a new policy to deny asylum to those who illegally cross the U.S. Mexico border. Originally enacted on November 8 using Presidential authority granted by Congress, the new…
Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2018
The House of Representatives will vote on two broad immigration proposals on Thursday, neither of which are likely to pass. Below is a summary of the second of two proposals. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Introduced by…
Jenny ZhanJune 21, 2018
What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States Applying for a visa to enter the United States may be a long process for certain foreign nationals. Applying for an…
Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2017
An individual is “inspected and admitted” when they present themselves to a Customs and Border Patrol Officer at a port of entry (a U.S. border crossing or an airport entering the U.S.) in order to enter the United States. The…
IanScottOctober 16, 2017
