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Last Answer on April 22, 2019

Had asked question above about the overstay. You cited the 2 sections. I had overstayed by 20 days, so don't know why 212(a)(9) would apply. Another point - Had tried to re-enter the same day via Canada & was sent back. Anything changes, pleae advise

Asked by Rahix over 10 years ago

I apologize, I misread your question. It would only be 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I).

Nothing changes when adding the issue in Canada unless they decided to bar you for 5 years. You would be made aware if you were.

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Hello Officer,
Thank you for your answers. Im an LPR with a reckless driving conviction (2015). I am a bit nervous to travel. Is CBP currently operating under more aggressive guidelines to put LPRs in removal proceedings for offenses at the POE?

Asked by LPR Placed in Removal Proceedings over 9 years ago

Nothing has really changed since President Trump took office, despite what the media portrays. From my recent experiences, we haven't really been "more aggressive" than we have in the past. That being said, reckless driving is not a CIMT and you will not be placed under removal proceedings for that conviction alone.

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I'm from Thailand with a student visa from AU, when I visited the US and stayed for 176 days with a valid I-94. Am I allowed to go back to the US after spending 2 months in Thailand? I still want to see 5 more states. I've only seen 11. Thanks.

Asked by Traveller over 10 years ago

It depends. Are you still a student with a valid US student visa? If yes, you will be able to enter the US without any issues as long as your in good standings with your school.

If you dont have a valid visa, you need to obtain one before you can enter.

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With all the security at the border, how come they are still so many drugs in the country

Asked by Graham over 10 years ago

Its impossible to catch them all.

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Do CBP officers have a duty to let a traveler speak to a supervisor if they ask to? I've gotten TERRIBLE officers (some of whom seemed to be pretty clueless about my visa type) but didn't want to risk making them angry by asking for a supervisor.

Asked by Paula over 11 years ago

Just like with local law enforcement, you can ask to speak with a supervisor at any time. As an officer and public servant, we are required to notify the supervisor.

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I lost my green card while abroad, I have already applied and paid the fees for a replacement, I plan on coming to US using a boarding foil; my question is, is it possible to have a temporary ADIT stamp stamped on my passport by the CBP officer?

Asked by Kino almost 10 years ago

You cannot get an ADIT stamp at the port of entry. You must go to a USCIS office to obtain an ADIT stamp for an expired/lost I-551. The officer at the port will verify your boarding foil and then grant you admission.

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Does CBP have a policy re: racial profiling? I know that it's illegal for employment or housing decisions but when it comes to Homeland Security, doesn't doing SOME profiling simply make good sense, statistically?

Asked by Lou over 11 years ago

Racial profiling is illegal for all law enforcement agencies in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security does allow "targeting". What I mean by this, is that certain countries around the world that are known to be hosts for terrorist organizations are scrutinized further when their citizens are attempting to enter the United States. This all starts from when they are trying to obtain a Visa from the State Department to when they approach a CBP Officer to apply for admission.

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Had asked question above about the overstay. You cited the 2 sections. I had overstayed by 20 days, so don't know why 212(a)(9) would apply. Another point - Had tried to re-enter the same day via Canada & was sent back. Anything changes, pleae advise

Hello Officer,
Thank you for your answers. Im an LPR with a reckless driving conviction (2015). I am a bit nervous to travel. Is CBP currently operating under more aggressive guidelines to put LPRs in removal proceedings for offenses at the POE?

I'm from Thailand with a student visa from AU, when I visited the US and stayed for 176 days with a valid I-94. Am I allowed to go back to the US after spending 2 months in Thailand? I still want to see 5 more states. I've only seen 11. Thanks.

With all the security at the border, how come they are still so many drugs in the country

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Do CBP officers have a duty to let a traveler speak to a supervisor if they ask to? I've gotten TERRIBLE officers (some of whom seemed to be pretty clueless about my visa type) but didn't want to risk making them angry by asking for a supervisor.

I lost my green card while abroad, I have already applied and paid the fees for a replacement, I plan on coming to US using a boarding foil; my question is, is it possible to have a temporary ADIT stamp stamped on my passport by the CBP officer?

Does CBP have a policy re: racial profiling? I know that it's illegal for employment or housing decisions but when it comes to Homeland Security, doesn't doing SOME profiling simply make good sense, statistically?

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Had asked question above about the overstay. You cited the 2 sections. I had overstayed by 20 days, so don't know why 212(a)(9) would apply. Another point - Had tried to re-enter the same day via Canada & was sent back. Anything changes, pleae advise

Hello Officer,Thank you for your answers. Im an LPR with a reckless driving conviction (2015). I am a bit nervous to travel. Is CBP currently operating under more aggressive guidelines to put LPRs in removal proceedings for offenses at the POE?

I'm from Thailand with a student visa from AU, when I visited the US and stayed for 176 days with a valid I-94. Am I allowed to go back to the US after spending 2 months in Thailand? I still want to see 5 more states. I've only seen 11. Thanks.

With all the security at the border, how come they are still so many drugs in the country

Also on Jobstr...

Do CBP officers have a duty to let a traveler speak to a supervisor if they ask to? I've gotten TERRIBLE officers (some of whom seemed to be pretty clueless about my visa type) but didn't want to risk making them angry by asking for a supervisor.

I lost my green card while abroad, I have already applied and paid the fees for a replacement, I plan on coming to US using a boarding foil; my question is, is it possible to have a temporary ADIT stamp stamped on my passport by the CBP officer?

Does CBP have a policy re: racial profiling? I know that it's illegal for employment or housing decisions but when it comes to Homeland Security, doesn't doing SOME profiling simply make good sense, statistically?

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Hello Officer,
Thank you for your answers. Im an LPR with a reckless driving conviction (2015). I am a bit nervous to travel. Is CBP currently operating under more aggressive guidelines to put LPRs in removal proceedings for offenses at the POE?