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 [...]
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 [...]
What is Implied Departure? How can a Canceled Plane Ticket Impact Your USCIS Application? I cancelled my airline ticket, will it impact immigration?
For national security reasons, airlines routinely transmit passenger information to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) whenever a plane ticket is purchased. This is done [...]
Three Weeks into the Government Shutdown: An Update on Immigration Services
We are three weeks into the government shutdown since December 21, 2018 and the following is an update on different immigration agencies and services. [...]
What is “Deferred Inspection” and when is it used?
When a traveler presents him or herself before the Customs and Border Patrol officer at a port of entry in the US, the officer [...]
Can a Border Agent Search My Cell Phone or Laptop Computer?
Yes, it is lawful for Customs and Border Patrol to request that you provide your cell phone or laptop to be searched. Understandably, many [...]
