A busy airport customs hall with the DHS logo visible.
When the officer asks, "Why are you coming to the U.S.?" give a short, honest answer. "Vacation for two weeks." "Business conference in Chicago." Do not ramble. Do not make jokes about bombs or drugs. (Yes, people actually do this.) cpb dhs
CBP officers have access to massive amounts of data. A "little white lie" about why you are visiting (e.g., saying "tourism" when you plan to do freelance work) is grounds for immediate deportation and a multi-year ban. A busy airport customs hall with the DHS logo visible
CBP has the legal authority to search your phone or laptop at the border without a warrant. While rare, it happens. If you are a journalist, researcher, or activist, consider traveling with a "clean" device. The Bottom Line You won’t find an agency called "CPB DHS." But you will find CBP —the uniformed men and women working under the DHS umbrella to secure the border. Do not make jokes about bombs or drugs
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