There are many reasons why a person may be ineligible to enter the United States. The legal descriptions are lengthy and complex; therefore a list of the most common reasons is provided below. This information should not be interpreted to be a comprehensive list of reasons you may be denied entry into the United States. [...] Read more »
Admission into United States — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Inspection Process? A: All persons arriving at a port-of-entry to the United States are subject to inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers. CBP Officers will conduct the Immigration, Customs and Agriculture components of the Inspections process. If a traveler has health concerns, he/she will be referred to a [...] Read more »
56-Year-Old Man Arrested for Smuggling Illegal Aliens
U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered 25 illegal aliens in a travel trailer during a checkpoint inspection on Interstate 8 in Pine Valley, CA. The man, a lawfully admitted permanent resident from Mexico, was hauling the travel trailer with a Ford F-250 as he arrived at the checkpoint at about 6:15 p.m. A U.S. Border Patrol [...] Read more »
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or depart the United States from within the Western Hemisphere. The travel document requirements make up the departments of State and [...] Read more »
Dept. of Homeland Security Facts Regarding Crossing of U.S. Borders
U.S. Citizens Air Travel All U.S. citizens including children must present a passport or secure travel document when entering the United States by air. Land/Sea Travel Beginning January 31, 2008, the United States will end the practice of accepting oral declarations of citizenship at the border. U.S. citizens ages 19 and older must present documentation [...] Read more »
