DEL RIO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio Port of Entry seized more than $267,000 in cocaine.
“This significant narcotic seizure …
Dulles CBP Agriculture Specialists Seize Slithery Sustenance
STERLING, Va. – There was zero chance that this stuff was going to slither away from U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport.
CBP found this snake meat in the baggage of a…
CBP's San Diego Field Office seals the month of August with over $21 million in seized narcotics
SAN DIEGO — CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office ports of entry sealed the month of August with notable figures, successfully seizing 10,827 pounds of narcotics worth millions of dollars in 108 separate incidents.
While conducting security…
Norfolk CBP Officers Seize Over $450k in Baltimore-Bound Dental Supplies Lacking Country of Origin Markings
NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Norfolk, Va., recently seized over $450,000 in dental supplies that shipped from China for violating laws governing country of origin marking. Both shipments were destined to the same…
Yuma Air Branch/Sector agents rescue migrants in distress
Yuma, Ariz. –An aircrew from the Yuma Air Branch worked with U.S. Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector earlier this week in response to reports of a group of migrants in distress while crossing the unforgiving Sonoran Desert.
U.S. Border…
US Border Patrol apprehends 64 Haitians left by smugglers in Mona Island
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 64 non-citizens from Haiti Thursday who were abandoned by a smuggling organization in Mona Island on Wednesday.
Last Sunday Sept. 29, fourteen non-citizens from Haiti were…
CBP Officers Discover $20K Worth of Ecstasy in Concealed Packaging
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo discovered ecstasy pills, ecstasy gummies, and marijuana bricks in two commercial shipments at the Peace Bridge border crossing.
Vacuum sealed…
AMO interdicts vessel transporting 1,321 pounds of cocaine into the western coast of Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) interdicted Wednesday a vessel attempting to smuggle pounds 1321 pounds (599.1 kilograms) of cocaine into the western coast of the island. The…
Port of San Luis CBP Officers arrest teen with $1 Million of Narcotics
San Luis, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis seized over 175 pounds of hard-narcotics in a weekend smuggling attempt.
The incident occurred on Saturday September 28, at approximately 10:30 p.m.,…
IAH drug seizure: CBP Officers snag 12 kilograms of cocaine in motorized wheelchair
HOUSTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in Houston today announced the recent seizure of 12.16 kilograms of cocaine in a hidden compartment of a motorized wheelchair at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
The large drug…
USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in our Policy Manual to further clarify the types of evidence that we may evaluate to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications.
USCIS Reminds Applicants to Submit the Correct Fee when Filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
On Jan. 31, 2024, USCIS published a final rule that adjusts certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. This final rule went into effect on April 1, 2024.
Republic of the Congo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with minor updates. Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime . Country Summary: While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo. The U.S. government has limited...
Republic of the Congo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with minor updates. Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime . Country Summary: While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo. The U.S. government has limited...
Sri Lanka - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued with updates to remove information on elections. Exercise increased caution in Sri Lanka due to civil unrest and terrorism. Country Summary: Protests over the economic and political situation in Sri Lanka can erupt at any time. In some instances, police have used water cannons and tear...
Form I-941, Application for Entrepreneur Parole
Edition Date: 10/01/24. Starting Jan. 27, 2025, we will accept only the 10/01/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 05/06/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Hidalgo CBP officers apprehend two men wanted on felony warrants for sex crimes against children
HIDALGO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry arrested two men this weekend that were wanted on two outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses involving a child.
“Our CBP officers…
CBP officers seize $17.4M in methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this weekend seized more than $17.4 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.
“Our frontline CBP…
CBP officers seize over $210K in mixed narcotics at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $210,000 in mixed narcotics in a single enforcement action.
“Frontline officers at the Eagle…
Smugglers forsake the lives of 14 Haitians leaving them in Monito Island
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico. – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 14 non-citizens from Haiti Sunday who were abandoned by a smuggling organization in Monito Island, a barren uninhabited natural reserve.
Two weeks ago, federal authorities removed 31…
Norfolk CBP Continues Seizing Non-compliant Food Trailers and Golf Carts from China
NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Norfolk, Va., continue to seize food trailers and golf carts from China that violate federal motor vehicle safety standards.
One of the electric golf carts that violated motor…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Bag Three Parcels of Dangerous Xylazine
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized three parcels in September of xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that authorities report is being cut more frequently with fentanyl and other dangerous drugs to deadly…
Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Columbus, OH
USCIS is committed to providing more information on the eligible to naturalize population. This fact sheet provides information on select characteristics of people with Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) status, also known as Green Card holders in Columbus, OH.
CBP Officers and Border Patrol Agents Combine Efforts to Apprehend Italian Citizens Illegally Entering the U.S.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo and U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Buffalo Station through a collaborative effort, apprehended two Italian citizens who attempted to unlawfully enter the…
CBP officers seize $624K in cocaine at cocaine at Pharr
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this week seized more than $624,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action.
“Following a significant outbound currency…
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