Nationals of Mexico who have a valid TN visa and want to work for a new employer should apply for approval from a U.S. consulate before seeking re-entry.
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Under CBP policy donating plasma for money violates B visa status. However, there is currently a preliminary injunction that allows B visa holders to donate plasma for compensation.
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A removal case is commenced when a government law enforcement agent which is either an Immigration Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection agent discover the immigration law violation by…
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Form I-94 shows a foreign national’s lawful status in the U.S. The foreign national should receive an I-94 either electronically or in paper form when coming to the U.S. by…
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In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may…
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What impact will this election have on immigration? What are some of the changes we expect to occur under a Biden-Harris administration? The past four years have seen dramatic changes…
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What is I-94 form? I-94 is a form that is issued to aliens that come to the U.S. (except green card holders) and that governs their lawful stay in the…
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Although the state of the law regarding the extent of authority an immigration officer, “CBP officer” has to search electronic devices such as a cell phone or laptop is unclear…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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For national security reasons, airlines routinely transmit passenger information to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) whenever a plane ticket is purchased. This is done at the purchase stage to give…
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We are three weeks into the government shutdown since December 21, 2018 and the following is an update on different immigration agencies and services. Visa Applications Overseas Consulates are still…
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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…
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Any foreign nationals who travels to the U.S. on a visa and applies for admission at a designated port of entry may be told by CBP that they are inadmissible…
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When a traveler presents him or herself before the Customs and Border Patrol officer at a port of entry in the US, the officer reviews the individual’s passport and travel…
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Yes, it is lawful for Customs and Border Patrol to request that you provide your cell phone or laptop to be searched. Understandably, many individuals who are seeking to enter…
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