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US and Canada Border Closure Extended until November 21

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 November 21. The Department…

Jenny ZhanOctober 19, 2020

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…

Jenny ZhanOctober 8, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Land Border Restrictions Extended Through October 21

Jenny ZhanSeptember 21, 2020

News

Rumors: Trump Administration May Impose Toll on Mexico US Border Crossing

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

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Land Border Restrictions Extended Through September 21

Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 2020

Questions & Answers

What is a deferred inspection?

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

Immigration TN Visa

What documents should I bring to the border/visa interview when applying for a TN visa?

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

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Requirements for US Citizens or Residents Visiting Canada

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

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Land Border Restrictions Extended Through July 21

Jenny ZhanJune 18, 2020

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.

Jenny ZhanMay 22, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Land Border Restrictions Extended Through June 22

Jenny ZhanMay 20, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Canada and United States Border Closure Expected to be Extended

Jenny ZhanMay 15, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. Canada and Mexico Land Border Restrictions Extended Through May 20

Jenny ZhanApril 21, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Border Closure Likely to be Extended

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

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: CDC Public Health Measure Used to Expedite Removal Processes

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

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: British Columbia Requiring all U.S. Travelers to Self-Isolate for Two weeks

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

Covid 19

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

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

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…

Jenny ZhanMarch 10, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Proposed Rule to Overturn Flores Settlement

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

L-1 Visa

CBP Refusing to Adjudicate Canadian L Visa Renewals at Borders and Port of Entries

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

Family Immigration Immigration

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,…

Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2019

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Supreme Court Rejects New Policy to Limit Asylum

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

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

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…

IanScottOctober 16, 2017

border | | Scott Legal, P.C.

US and Canada Border Closure Extended until November 21

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?

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Land Border Restrictions Extended Through October 21

Rumors: Trump Administration May Impose Toll on Mexico US Border Crossing

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Land Border Restrictions Extended Through September 21

What is a deferred inspection?

What documents should I bring to the border/visa interview when applying for a TN visa?

Coronavirus Update: Requirements for US Citizens or Residents Visiting Canada

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Land Border Restrictions Extended Through July 21

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.

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Land Border Restrictions Extended Through June 22

Coronavirus Update: Canada and United States Border Closure Expected to be Extended

Coronavirus Update: U.S. Canada and Mexico Land Border Restrictions Extended Through May 20

Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Border Closure Likely to be Extended

Coronavirus Update: CDC Public Health Measure Used to Expedite Removal Processes

Coronavirus Update: British Columbia Requiring all U.S. Travelers to Self-Isolate for Two weeks

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

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?

Proposed Rule to Overturn Flores Settlement

CBP Refusing to Adjudicate Canadian L Visa Renewals at Borders and Port of Entries

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?

Supreme Court Rejects New Policy to Limit Asylum

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

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