CBP Officer

CBP Officer

CBPGuy

7 Years Experience

SouthWest, US

Male, 25

I am a U. S. Customs and Border Protection Officer on the southwest border between Mexico and the United States. I know the ins and outs of the job as seen on TV/News and things intentionally hidden from the media! There's more to this job than "Anything to declare?" I dont know all but I'll do my best to answer any questions you have! All answers are my opinion, and my opinion only!

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Last Answer on April 22, 2019

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I'm 19 years old and I'm travelling with my friend who is 16 years old to the U.S - What documentation do I need for them as I am legal guardian of her? Passport, ESTA, Concent form from parents? We want to visit for a vaction

Asked by jack about 9 years ago

Yes, passport, ESTA, and a parental consent form that is notarized will work for you.

Please, make sure it is notarized, or stamped by an official, prior to entering the United States.

Are you allowed to have beards while working for the CBP?

Asked by Garret almost 9 years ago

Yes. There is a policy on how long it is allowed to be, but I'm not exactly sure of the measurements.

Hi, traveling in June from the UK I've applied for esta it got approved, I have 2 convictions for battery 6 years ago both the same offence, I ticked no to the serious crimes question is this right? Likely to encounter any problems?

Asked by Gavin over 8 years ago

Its hard to give you a firm answer without seeing your actual record. Generally, simple battery is not considered a CIMT. Aggravated battery is a higher possibility. My suggest to you would be to apply for a visa and mention your arrest to the consular officer, who will then either approve or deny a visa. When you use ESTA, you wont know if your entry will be denied until after your plane already lands in the United States. By this point in time, if we decide to deny you entry, your vacation would have been ruined and all your money just went down the drain. If you apply for an actual visa at the embassy, you will receive a definitive answer prior to making your travel arrangements.

I recently emailed a Q of the CBP website, & the info in it could be used against me at a port of entry, if they knew of it. Does the CBP website ever pass on query emails or put them into a computer database to pop up when one's passport is checked?

Asked by Questioner1 about 9 years ago

Thats above my pay grade, sir! I honestly don't know if the CBP website handlers enter information into our computer systems.

Still Mae. Entry 03/10/2016-03/31/2016 next is 05/22/2016-08/10/16 then 09/07/2016 to 02/27/2017 then planning to return on the last of April or early May 2017. Is this okay to re enter the US this fast?

Asked by Mae over 8 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.

Hi.Sometime back I had applied for Adjustment of Status (I-485) and have withdrawn it.
Can I apply for TN Visa at the border as a Computer Systems Analyst, I am Canadian Citizen. Thank You.

Asked by Gurmail about 9 years ago

Yes, you can apply for a TN. You may be asked about why you withdrew your 485, but it will not hinder your application for non-immigrant status.

It is only illegal if you are trying to apply to both.

AOS pending. I did not apply as principal but as dependant child through parents. I would like to withdraw my AOS application and be independant. Can I apply for TN visa at POE as I am Canadian Citizen? Will I face any dual intent issues?
Pls advise

Asked by Amar about 9 years ago

If you are adjusting status, you cannot also apply for a non-immigrant visa. It is illegal. You can, however, withdraw your application with USCIS prior to applying for a non-immigrant TN visa. Do not apply for the TN until after you withdrew your application.

I am not sure of the process on the USCIS side of things, but I would contact them to find out. I am sure it is a fairly simple process. You can even visit one of their offices. I think your parents only have to withdraw the I-864, Affidavit of Support, from your file and thats it.

After you communicated with them, then it will be appropriate for you to apply for TN.