Updated to add Petit Saint Vincent to the list of islands affected by Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Exercise normal precautions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The islands of Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, Petit Saint Vincent, and Union Island are in varying stages of recovery from Hurricane...
CBP seize over 34K pounds of sweetened condensed milk at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized 34,286 pounds (15,552kg) of sweetened condensed milk, in an alleged fraudulent entry attempt.
“CBP…
CBP Officers Arrest Military Deserter
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Rainbow Bridge border crossing, arrested a United States citizen for military desertion.
On December 3, CBP officers encountered a 38-year-old United…
CBP will seize aluminum products manufactured using forced labor by Chinese-owned, Dominican based company
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Finding against Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L., the first Chinese-owned entity in the Dominican Republic, based on information that reasonably indicates the use of forced labor in violation of 19 U.S…
U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector seizes cocaine
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Clemente Station made a significant drug seizure last week on Interstate 5.
The event took place last Wednesday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m. when agents assigned…
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Trapped Motorist in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Sault Ste. Marie Station responded to a rollover crash, rescuing a trapped motorist inside the vehicle near Paradise, Michigan, yesterday.
A call from Chippewa County Central Dispatch…
CBP intercepts over $3 million in mixed narcotics in two separate incidents at Hidalgo and Pharr International Bridges
HIDALGO, Texas—In back to back enforcement actions over a 48-hour period, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry intercepted more than $3 million in cocaine and…
CBP officers seize 26 weapons, 43 magazines in outbound examination at Hidalgo Port of Entry
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted 26 weapons and 43 magazines during an outbound examination of a commercial bus.
“Our CBP officers continue…
CBP inaugurates a CTPAT Laredo Field Office
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program announces that its Laredo Field Office opened on Nov. 1, 2024, the seventh such office in the nation and a vital Southwest Border-based…
ICYMI: CBP Dedicates New Valor Memorial to Honor Fallen Personnel
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) dedicated its new Valor Memorial to honor the sacrifices of the agency’s fallen personnel during a ceremony Nov. 19, 2024, at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. …
US Border Patrol apprehends 39 non-citizens from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela after landing in Isabela, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 39 non-citizens from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela after their vessel landed Monday near the town of Isabela, in the northern coast.
At approximately…
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap
USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
CBP Officers intercept and seize a large quantity of deadly fentanyl pills
CBP Officers discover fentanyl pills hidden in a side compartment of a vehicle.
OTAY MESA, Calif., — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry conducting K-9 operations discovered 215.11 pounds of…
USCIS Now Requires Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record to be Submitted with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
We now require certain applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to submit Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, with their Form I-485 or the Form I-485 may otherwise be rejected.
CBP Officers at the Port of Buffalo Arrested MS13 Gang Member
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a MS13 gang member.
On November 22, CBP officers encountered a 24-year-old citizen of Honduras who made a wrong turn…
CBP at JFK Seizes More Than $320,000 of Counterfeit Cash
NEW YORK, N.Y. —U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and U. S. Secret Service agents are protecting your currency’s integrity ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.
On November 18, CBP officers seized a total of $304,500 in…
Dulles CBP Intercepts 71-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to London, MWAA Police Arrests Texas Woman
STERLING, Va. – Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Police arrested a Texas woman on November 23 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered over 71 pounds of marijuana in her baggage at Washington Dulles International…
Tonga - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Tonga. Read the Country Information page for additional information on travel to Tonga. If you decide to travel to Tonga: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to...
French Polynesia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes Exercise normal precautions in French Polynesia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Polynesia. If you decide to travel to French Polynesia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to...
Kiribati - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Kiribati. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Kiribati. Commercial transportation to/from Kiribati is sporadically available. If you decide to travel to Kiribati: Monitor local...
Kosovo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits Exercise increased caution due to terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To: North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan. Due to ethnic tensions, these areas have a potential...
Tuvalu - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Tuvalu. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tuvalu. Commercial transportation to/from Tuvalu is sporadically available. If you decide to travel to Tuvalu: Enroll in the Smart...
Nauru - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Nauru. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Nauru If you decide to travel to Nauru: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive security messages and make it...
Fiji - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Fiji. Some areas have increased risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Fiji. If you decide to travel to Fiji: Enroll in the Smart Traveler...
Kosovo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits Exercise increased caution due to terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider Travel To: North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan. Due to ethnic tensions, these areas have a potential...
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