US Customs & Border Protection (CBP), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for securing our borders. Theoretically, this means checking each and every individual who arrives by air, sea, or land. It's a daunting task. As a US immigration attorney, I understand the importance of keeping these guys and gals happy [...]
Over the past week millions of travelers have been stranded, both within Europe and abroad, due to a massive volcanic eruption. The glacier-covered Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland has been spewing molten lava and toxic volcanic ash into the air with no end in sight. The volcanic eruption in Iceland has wreaked havoc on international travel, [...]
Immigrants and international visitors entering the United States via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) may wonder what process they will go through after their plane lands. I’m an immigration lawyer in Los Angeles and recently had the opportunity to tour the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. [...]
US Citizens & Lawful Permanent Residents can now cut down on the time spent trying to clear immigration and customs stations at certain airports. The Global Entry Program, sponsored by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), allows pre-approved citizen and LPR travelers who have undergone background checks to use automated kiosks with fingerprint scanners and [...]
