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Can I come to the U.S. from Canada during Covid? Should I fly or should I enter the U.S. by a car? Can I come to the U.S. as a tourist during Covid? COVID-19

Can I come to the U.S. from Canada during Covid? Should I fly or should I enter the U.S. by a car? Can I come to the U.S. as a tourist during Covid?

We have received many questions from of our clients who are Canadians and who want to come to the U.S. for recreation/to visit their families. during the Covid-19 pandemic. Travelling via land border As of the time of writing this…
October 8, 2020
Can I enter the U.S. on a TN visa during Covid-19? Processing TN Visas in Times of US Canada Border COVID-19 Restrictions. COVID-19

Can I enter the U.S. on a TN visa during Covid-19? Processing TN Visas in Times of US Canada Border COVID-19 Restrictions.

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…
May 22, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Canada, United States, and Mexico Closed Border to Tourism and Recreational Travel For 30 Days (Updated) COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: Canada, United States, and Mexico Closed Border to Tourism and Recreational Travel For 30 Days (Updated)

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…
March 23, 2020
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Can an immigration officer search my electronic devices at the border? What is a basic search? What is an advanced search? Can the officer search my cloud? Immigration

Can an immigration officer search my electronic devices at the border? What is a basic search? What is an advanced search? Can the officer search my cloud?

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…
March 10, 2020
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My immigrant visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad: Will I be able to enter the U.S. when I do not have my green card yet? How long will it take to get my green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

My immigrant visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate abroad: Will I be able to enter the U.S. when I do not have my green card yet? How long will it take to get my green card?

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,…
April 16, 2019
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What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States Immigration

What You Should Know When Travelling to the U.S. Important Considerations when Applying for Admission into the United States

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…
December 1, 2017
What does it mean to be “inspected and admitted”? Can I get a Green Card if I am not Admitted? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

What does it mean to be “inspected and admitted”? Can I get a Green Card if I am not Admitted?

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…
October 16, 2017
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