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Can a person with valid MRIV and a I-551 stamp re-enter the United States? I just been only 5 months outside the states. I was urgently obligated to return to my country before getting my plastic green card, is there any problem with my re entry ?

Asked by Naser about 10 years ago

If you have a valid ADIT Stamp, which would be your temporary I-551 stamp in your passport, that is all you need to enter the United States in regards to documents. The Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV) no longer matters nor would it be valid once you received your ADIT stamp.

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Thank you for answering my last question. My biggest question is what the job is like... do you consider yourself a first responder where you answer calls and handle emergencies, or is your job mainly security and guarding of the port of entry?

Asked by Future LEO almost 10 years ago

Every Port of Entry is different, so the work is a little different. All officers are emergency responders. Most officers in the agency don't "answer calls." We dont respond to domestic violence, pull people over for a broken tail light, etc. Within the port, however, we do respond. Assaults, weapons, drugs, etc.

Our job is mainly this: 1. Prevent terrorists from entering the United States. 2. Prevent drugs from entering the United States. 3. Prevent illegal aliens from entering the United States.

Most of the time your processing travelers that are seeking entry. Sometimes you get some action. There are teams that you can join which actually do join other agencies to serve warrants, dress in plain clothes and tail suspects. Its all about what you make of it and what your goal is.

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Are CBP officers allowed to ask female passengers if they are single and for their phone numbers while on duty and processing those females through to the U.S.?

Asked by Norah about 10 years ago

An officer can ask you if your single as part of the inspection and interview.

Unfortunately, I am not sure exactly if it is against policy or not to ask for your number. I just tried searching our database and couldn't find that. I did find a policy that states "We must make the utmost effort to remain professional in dealing with members of the public."

In my opinion, Officers that ask for your phone number are acting completely unprofessional. If they made you feel uncomfortable in that regard, please report them to the Supervisor immediately. Supervisors usually stand in the back and oversee everything, they have gold oak leaves, silver oak leaves, eagles, or stars on their shoulders.

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I hold EAD with H4 Visa, In order to work and get paid I need SSN, which I applied at the Fremont, CA SSA branch office but it is still pending for more than 4 weeks, according to SSA office the request is pending with DHS, can I get some help.

Asked by Bhuvaneshwari about 10 years ago

Sorry, that is out of my area of expertise. Only the SSA and CIS can help you with this issue.

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if i spend four months in the usa.. how soon can i go back to the united states?

Asked by brii over 9 years ago

You need to ask yourself the following question, "If an American citizen came to my country for X many months and comes back X weeks later to stay X many months again, is he really just visiting?"

This what every officer thinks about when seeing someone with a history of remaining in the US for extended periods of time. Every officer calculates "Is this alien spending more time inside this country than outside?"

Theres no clear answer to your question, you just need to make sure your not spending more time inside the US than outside.

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Thank you so much appreciate all help,itwas an honest mistake. I have today only told my office that we need to get waiver and apply for the same. Thanks again. fyi I myself became aware of my overstay after i got Visa when looking for something els

Asked by Abhishek almost 10 years ago

I am glad I could help you. It is much better to take care of this issue now before trying to enter the United States.

Good luck!

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I took the polygraph about 8 months ago but did not pass. Do I still have a chance of getting within the department if I reapply in the future?

Asked by Dave about 9 years ago

I believe there is a two year waiting period to take the polygraph again. The unfortunate thing is, the polygraph eliminates too many good people. I would recommend trying again after the two years!

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Can a person with valid MRIV and a I-551 stamp re-enter the United States? I just been only 5 months outside the states. I was urgently obligated to return to my country before getting my plastic green card, is there any problem with my re entry ?

Thank you for answering my last question. My biggest question is what the job is like... do you consider yourself a first responder where you answer calls and handle emergencies, or is your job mainly security and guarding of the port of entry?

Are CBP officers allowed to ask female passengers if they are single and for their phone numbers while on duty and processing those females through to the U.S.?

I hold EAD with H4 Visa, In order to work and get paid I need SSN, which I applied at the Fremont, CA SSA branch office but it is still pending for more than 4 weeks, according to SSA office the request is pending with DHS, can I get some help.

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if i spend four months in the usa.. how soon can i go back to the united states?

Thank you so much appreciate all help,itwas an honest mistake. I have today only told my office that we need to get waiver and apply for the same. Thanks again. fyi I myself became aware of my overstay after i got Visa when looking for something els

I took the polygraph about 8 months ago but did not pass. Do I still have a chance of getting within the department if I reapply in the future?

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What do YOU do?

Can a person with valid MRIV and a I-551 stamp re-enter the United States? I just been only 5 months outside the states. I was urgently obligated to return to my country before getting my plastic green card, is there any problem with my re entry ?

Thank you for answering my last question. My biggest question is what the job is like... do you consider yourself a first responder where you answer calls and handle emergencies, or is your job mainly security and guarding of the port of entry?

Are CBP officers allowed to ask female passengers if they are single and for their phone numbers while on duty and processing those females through to the U.S.?

I hold EAD with H4 Visa, In order to work and get paid I need SSN, which I applied at the Fremont, CA SSA branch office but it is still pending for more than 4 weeks, according to SSA office the request is pending with DHS, can I get some help.

Also on Jobstr...

if i spend four months in the usa.. how soon can i go back to the united states?

Thank you so much appreciate all help,itwas an honest mistake. I have today only told my office that we need to get waiver and apply for the same. Thanks again. fyi I myself became aware of my overstay after i got Visa when looking for something els

I took the polygraph about 8 months ago but did not pass. Do I still have a chance of getting within the department if I reapply in the future?

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