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Can I apply for a National Interest Exception at a CBP office at the airport? Do I need to apply through a U.S. Consulate abroad first? What is the procedure? COVID-19Immigration

Can I apply for a National Interest Exception at a CBP office at the airport? Do I need to apply through a U.S. Consulate abroad first? What is the procedure?

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 apply for a  National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The NIE allows such…
January 5, 2021
What is Biden’s previous position on immigration? What are some of Biden’s Proposed Changes to Immigration? ImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

What is Biden’s previous position on immigration? What are some of Biden’s Proposed Changes to Immigration?

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 in U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration. The arrival…
November 9, 2020
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Would I be refused entry if I refuse to comply with CBP phone or computer search? Do CBP need a search warrant to look through my devices? Immigration

Would I be refused entry if I refuse to comply with CBP phone or computer search? Do CBP need a search warrant to look through my devices?

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 and pending litigation in US courts, the short answer is…
October 20, 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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What is Implied Departure? How can a Canceled Plane Ticket Impact Your USCIS Application? I cancelled my airline ticket, will it impact immigration? Family ImmigrationH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

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 at the purchase stage to give CBP sufficient time and resources to conduct background checks and…
April 15, 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
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What is the benefit to filing a Withdrawal for an Application for Admission to the U.S.? When does it come up? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigration

What is the benefit to filing a Withdrawal for an Application for Admission to the U.S.? When does it come up?

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 (not eligible to enter the U.S.) following an inspection.  Grounds…
September 28, 2017
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