ICE Presence at the airports
We have seen at least one report of ICE arresting someone in Northern California at the airports. The administration has indicated that it will issue paychecks to TSA agents. Given the negative publicity it has received over posting ICE agents, I estimate the administration will draw down the posting of ICE agents at airports
CBP $5k SENTRI Fines: CBP is still fining travelers
CBP continues to fine non-SENTRI pass holders caught in the SENTRI lane. The fine remains $5k. At times, CBP has not required non-SENTRI pass holders to pay a portion of that amount on the day of the incident. Non-SENTRI pass holders, however, should not assume they are clear of liability if that happens. Unless you contest the fine within 60 days, it will convert into a full $5,000 penalty.
CBP $5k SENTRI Fines: Complaint filed in Federal Court
I have filed Petitions for Remission of the $5,000 fine imposed by CBP for non-SENTRI pass holders stuck in the SENTRI lane. I have filed several of these petitions in the past year or so. The public has a right to know about the legality and transparency behind CBP imposing these considerable fines. The public
CBP $5k SENTRI Fines: A Common Mistake Made
Quite a few people I have spoken to after being fined $5k by CBP at the San Ysidro or Calexico ports of entry have said that they are waiting to receive something in the mail from CBP. This is a big misunderstanding…
CBP $5k SENTRI Fines: Questionable Recent CBP Tactics at San Ysidro
CBP has been engaging in very questionable strong-arm tactics with U.S. citizens at the San Ysidro port of entry recently
CBP is issuing fines for SENTRI violations ($5k) at San Ysidro Port of Entry
Perhaps we can get a robust discussion on this issue going. Here is an informal summary of what I have been hearing from people experience:
Is CBP Actually Fining $5000 for SENTRI Lane Violations?
In 24 hours last week, I was contacted by two separate individuals who were fined $5,000 by CBP for SENTRI lane violations. If this is a new policy, a $5,000 fine seems like way too severe a penalty imposed by CBP. Both individuals appeared to have similar fact patterns. Neither party had a SENTRI pass.
H-2B Cap as of September 14, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its count of H-2B filing for temporary non-agricultural visas (H-2Bs) for employment for the first and second halves of FY 2021.
H-2B Cap as of February 18, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its count of H-2B filing for temporary non-agricultural visas (H-2Bs) for employment for the first and second halves of FY 2020.
H-2B Cap as of January 22, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its count of H-2B filing for temporary non-agricultural visas (H-2Bs) for employment for the first and second halves of FY 2020.
The Collapse of Customer Service at the Trusted Traveler Program for SENTRI, Global Entry pass holders Part 1
I have observed a troubling trend recently in the Trusted Traveler program for Global Entry and SENTRI pass holders. In almost every conversation I have had in the past few months the person has no idea why he or she has received a rejection or revocation from the program.
What Happened to the Trusted Traveler Ombudsman's Mailing Address?
If you have either been denied or had your status revoked from the Trusted Traveler program, you would have the option of requesting reconsideration from the CBP Ombudsman’s office. I have noticed recently that the Ombudsman’s office seems to have actually shut down its physical mailing address. Why is that?
