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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

Immigration News

Congress’s Immigration Proposals: Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018

The House of Representatives will vote on two broad immigration proposals on Thursday, neither of which are likely to pass. Below is a summary of the second of two proposals. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Introduced by…

Jenny ZhanJune 21, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

What are the New Visa Vetting Procedures? What is Extreme Vetting? What is the Form DS-5535 and will it affect my application?

On March 6, 2017, the White House issued a Memorandum which directed the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and others to implement additional protocols and procedures to “ensure the proper collection of all information necessary to rigorously…

IanScottJune 16, 2017