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“Veterans” of the U.S. immigration system know that when a non-immigrant enters the United States, their passport is stamped and they receive an I-94 card that is often stapled into their passport. The I-94 card shows how long a person is authorized to remain in the United States and is suppose to be returned to … The United States is known the world over as a country of freedom and liberty. In fact, many consider it to be a country that values individual accomplishments and freedoms above all else. A part of that freedom is characterized by an individual’s right to privacy that protects him or her from unreasonable search and … The Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP) has announced that it is planning to phase out the paper I-94 form. With few exceptions, foreign nationals entering the United States have a paper I-94 form stamped into their passport. The I-94 indicates the passport holder’s immigration status in the United States, proves that a person … In a bizarre statement, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agency recently reaffirmed that there are certain documents that are required for entrance into the United States – and that a scanned copy of a passport that is visible on an iPad is not sufficient. In an apparent attempt to squash what has become an … Continue reading “CBP: Scan of Passport on iPad Not Sufficient For Admission” Travel while adjusting status must be done in accordance with stringently enforced restrictions (i.e. advance parole, in certain nonimmigrant visa statuses, etc). However, if done correctly, traveling while adjusting status is not an uncommon occurrence. So what happens if you are traveling overseas when your AOS application is approved? According to recent Customs and Border … The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has recently stopped performing “transportation center” checks along the northern border. Previously, the CBP often stopped and questioned individuals riding trains and buses that were within 100 miles of the border. Almost always, the trains and buses that were stopped were not crossing the border. Instead they were … Continue reading “Transportation Checks Halted Along Northern Border” These days most people find out about their friends’ engagements through Facebook. It is posted on the wall and followed by many likes and posts of congratulations. No big deal, right? But what if you are a foreign national studying in the United States? Or working temporarily in the United States? Or coming for a … Continue reading “The Immigration Pearls of Facebook (and Texting)” All individuals coming into the United States must be inspected by Customs & Border Protection officers. This inspection is required of U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike, and begins with what is called a “primary inspection.” For most applicants, the primary inspection will result in immediate admittance into the United States. If the primary inspection reveals … Continue reading “Border Questions: What is a Primary Inspection?” The New York Times recently ran an article that highlights a concern that many New York immigration lawyers have been aware of for many years. Most people know that the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency is responsible for maintaining the border crossing integrity of the United States. However, in an effort of maintaining border … Continue reading “Travel Warning to Noncitizens Traveling Near Northern Border” The Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) recently released statistics about its operations at the 17 New York land border entry points. According to the CBP, “21.3 million passengers, 8.2 million autos, 1.4 million trucks and 41,660 buses” entered the United States during the 2009 fiscal year. Of those 21.3 million passengers, 19,000 travelers were … Continue reading “New York Immigration Statistics for Fiscal Year 2009” As reported by ABC, the FBI is worried about corruption among Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who are letting unauthorized individuals into the country in exchange for bribes. In one shocking instance, the FBI caught a CBP agent allowing a tractor trailer of unauthorized individuals into the country after a bribe of $100,000. Let’s … Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced a massive indictment against fifty individuals who had participated in a marriage fraud scheme. The scheme was based out of Cincinnati, and included at least 27 married couples. The indicted included charges against both the U.S. Citizens and the foreign nationals. The foreign nationals are alleged to have … If you are crossing the border today, expect delays. To see how long of a delay you might expect, check the real time border crossing updates. Why the delays? Today, the Government is implementing new documentation rules for US CITIZENS entering into the United States by land. These rules, which have been delayed … Continuing his push to improve U.S. relations, President Obama recently announced that it sought to renew talks with the Cuban Government to establish a legal mechanism for allowing Cuban immigration to the United States. Obama’s announcement follows last month’s decision to remove certain restrictions on family visits to Cuba. Both of these moves are welcome … Largely overlooked by the American media, a boat carrying up to 350 European bound migrants sank in the waters off Libya on Monday. An all too common occurrence, most of the migrants drowned. The sinking is a reminder that it is an universal human aspiration to improve one’s position in life and that individuals who … |
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