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what happens if a u.s citizen croses the border with illegal mexicans

Asked by alex over 11 years ago

They go to jail for smuggling illegal immigrants.

I don't know if you know them but do you know if the Shadow Wolves in Tucson,AZ have to know Spanish and do they have to go though a academy like other agents.

Asked by Mr.305 almost 12 years ago

The name sounds familiar, but I'm not sure. If they're the volunteer assistant police to the TO's, then I have no idea. I never saw them working.

840 Votes

My boyfriend got caught crossing the border with marijuana when he was 16, he was never charged nor sentenced. They just let him go. Now that he's 19 he regrets it and is trying to join the marines. Is their any chance he will be able to join?

Asked by Kimberly almost 12 years ago

I have no idea what impact that will have on his application to the Marines, sorry. That is a question best suited for his recruiting office.

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How much time must you give of service to the BP, once you are picked?

Also, does the BP have a student loan repayment plan (I've heard other agencies do this with loans one might have with the Federal Department of Education)?

Asked by JC almost 12 years ago

The BP is not like the military. You may quit whenever you feel like it. Some people get in, and leave within a few months because they don't like it or they found something else. You do not sign a contract or anything of that nature. I'm not entirely sure on the school support. I know a buddy of mine was given a leave of absence to finish his law school classes. The BP did not cover it. You'd have to contact someone with more time in than myself. Perhaps call one of the sector headquarters, or submit a question via the DHS/CBP website.

830 Votes

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I am engaged to a Mexican Citizen. We plan to marry next year and he will come here on a K-3 Visa. He currently works for the Federal Police in Mexico as a narcotics agent. Can he get a job here as a Border Agent or does he have to be born here?

Asked by Linda over 11 years ago

He would not be able to work for the BP has a temporary Visa holder. Only when he gets full and permanent citizenship could he apply.

830 Votes

I had a tourist visa and was arrested on drug trafficking charges but released with all charges dropped. On the paperwork it states I have an expedited removal, can I still apply and have a chance at getting my visa back?

Asked by John Burger over 11 years ago

Nope.

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I have applied for the CBP does it affect me if I have an illegal boyfriend even if he goes back to Mexico ? I know the standards of the agency and I am willing to put the agencies interest before my own.

Asked by Soul over 11 years ago

Yep, illegal relationships or family members will eliminate you immediately.

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what happens if a u.s citizen croses the border with illegal mexicans

I don't know if you know them but do you know if the Shadow Wolves in Tucson,AZ have to know Spanish and do they have to go though a academy like other agents.

My boyfriend got caught crossing the border with marijuana when he was 16, he was never charged nor sentenced. They just let him go. Now that he's 19 he regrets it and is trying to join the marines. Is their any chance he will be able to join?

How much time must you give of service to the BP, once you are picked?

Also, does the BP have a student loan repayment plan (I've heard other agencies do this with loans one might have with the Federal Department of Education)?

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I am engaged to a Mexican Citizen. We plan to marry next year and he will come here on a K-3 Visa. He currently works for the Federal Police in Mexico as a narcotics agent. Can he get a job here as a Border Agent or does he have to be born here?

I had a tourist visa and was arrested on drug trafficking charges but released with all charges dropped. On the paperwork it states I have an expedited removal, can I still apply and have a chance at getting my visa back?

I have applied for the CBP does it affect me if I have an illegal boyfriend even if he goes back to Mexico ? I know the standards of the agency and I am willing to put the agencies interest before my own.

Border Patrol Agent

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

what happens if a u.s citizen croses the border with illegal mexicans

I don't know if you know them but do you know if the Shadow Wolves in Tucson,AZ have to know Spanish and do they have to go though a academy like other agents.

My boyfriend got caught crossing the border with marijuana when he was 16, he was never charged nor sentenced. They just let him go. Now that he's 19 he regrets it and is trying to join the marines. Is their any chance he will be able to join?

How much time must you give of service to the BP, once you are picked?Also, does the BP have a student loan repayment plan (I've heard other agencies do this with loans one might have with the Federal Department of Education)?

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I am engaged to a Mexican Citizen. We plan to marry next year and he will come here on a K-3 Visa. He currently works for the Federal Police in Mexico as a narcotics agent. Can he get a job here as a Border Agent or does he have to be born here?

I had a tourist visa and was arrested on drug trafficking charges but released with all charges dropped. On the paperwork it states I have an expedited removal, can I still apply and have a chance at getting my visa back?

I have applied for the CBP does it affect me if I have an illegal boyfriend even if he goes back to Mexico ? I know the standards of the agency and I am willing to put the agencies interest before my own.

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How much time must you give of service to the BP, once you are picked?

Also, does the BP have a student loan repayment plan (I've heard other agencies do this with loans one might have with the Federal Department of Education)?