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In an effort to help stanch the spread of the novel coronavirus, the U.S. and Canada have agreed to close their 5,500-mile border to nonessential traffic. Nonessential traffic appears to relate to those traveling for recreation and tourism. The Washington Post reports that the border will remain open to cross-border commuters as well as to all traffic necessary to facilitate trade and trucking between the two nations.Read Article: Trump, Trudeau agree to close U.S.-Canada border to "nonessential" traffic My office recently received notice of approval of a Form I-192, Application for Advanced Permission to Enter the U.S. as a Nonimmigrant, which was filed using the new CBP online filing system e-SAFE on January 14, 2020. The processing time for this application was three (3) weeks and three (3) days, with the approval decision dated February 7, 2020.The applicant, a Canadian citizen, requires a waiver in order to overcome a charge of inadmissibility under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) due to a conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude ( CIMT ). Specifically, the applicant was convicted under former 306(1)(B) of the Criminal Code of Canada ( CCC ) for breaking, entering, and theft. The applicant pled guilty as charged and was sentenced to a $200 fine and one (1) year of probation, which he completed successfully. Interestingly, the applicant was able to travel to the U.S. without issue for over 20 years before learning from U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) officials that he was inadmissible due to the conviction and therefore required a waiver of inadmissibility.In support of this waiver application, I prepared Click to read more ... Greyhound, the largest bus company in the U.S., recently announced that it will stop allowing U.S. Border Patrol agents to board its buses to conduct warrantless immigration checks.For several years, Border Patrol has been conducting "sweeps" on buses within 100 miles of international borders and coastlines.Read Article: Greyhound Will Stop Allowing Warrantless Immigration Checks On Its Buses The Buffalo News recently published an article detailing the U.S. immigration inspection process. The article not only covers primary inspection but also what people can expect if they are referred for a secondary inspection. The article also provides readers with "potential red flags" that may lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to refer individuals for secondary inspection, i.e.: answering questions vaguely; one person answering for everyone in the car; etc.Read Article: You're likely part of the 99%. Border agents get one chance to be sure. QUESTION:I am hoping you can help me understand a bit more about my case. In February 2019, as I was coming out of court I was arrested by ICE agents. From there I was transferred to an ICE detention center. I remained there until April when I was granted voluntary departure to my home country of Mexico. I was detained because in July 2013, I entered the U.S. by visa and I-94. I was 16 years old at the time and did not depart the U.S. by the required date in December 2013. While under immigration court proceedings I was granted voluntary departure. I currently have a 3 year old daughter in the United States and I would like to know when I could possibly return, as I was not (I think) given a period of non re-entry.REPLY: Thank you for submitting your question. While I cannot provide you with any case-specific advice without first reviewing your case in detail, I can provide you with some general information that may be useful.There are several reasons why a non-U.S. citizen can be barred from entering/returning to the U.S. One such reason is if the individual has been ordered removed from the U.S. under INA 240 or 235(b)(1). This would classify the individual as an alien previously removed and inadmissible under INA 212(a)(9)(A). If, however, an individual is granted voluntary departure as an alternative to being ordered removed, s/he will not be inadmissible as an alien previously removed and thus will not be barred under INA 212(a)(9)(A).It is important to note, however, that even though an individual may not be inadmissible under INA 212(a)(9)(A) as an alien previously removed, s/he may still be inadmissible to the U.S. for a different reason, especially if the individual entered the U.S. illegally or overstayed after making a lawful entry.One possible ground of inadmissibility is under INA 212(a)(9)(B), Click to read more ...Statements regarding application approvals obtained by our office are provided for informational purposes only. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING: This Blog may constitute an advertisement under 22 NYCRR, Part 1200.0 - Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 1.0(a) and Rule 7.1), and the rules of other states.

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