What Green-Card and Visa Holders Should Know Before Traveling Abroad | KQED
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As holiday travel peaks, the TSA anticipates high volumes at airports, particularly on Dec. 21, but the journey back to the U.S. poses risks, especially for those with temporary visas. Immigration experts stress the importance of understanding individual rights, as U.S. citizens are guaranteed entry, while green card holders enjoy procedural protections. However, temporary visa holders face the threat of denial by CBP officers, who can quickly return them to their home countries if issues arise at the border.
Traveling or returning to the U.S. has become increasingly risky for travelers, especially temporary visa holders, amidst heightened scrutiny and potential for denial at entry.
Assistant commissioner of CBP, Hilton Beckham, reassured green card holders that those who haven’t broken laws or committed fraud have nothing to fear when re-entering the U.S.
U.S. citizens enjoy guaranteed access to the country, while green card holders have procedural rights, but temporary visa holders face significant risks at customs.
Visa holders who are denied entry can expect to be swiftly returned to their home countries, illustrating the precarious nature of temporary travel.
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