According to the American newspaper The New York Times, During the second and third week of March, the entrance to the United States was denied to various international tourists and travelers, which resulted in various Deportations to their countries of origin or in weeks of detention in some border control positions.
The first case reported on social networks was that of a 28 -year -old British citizen, who arrived in the United States from Canada and, in the border crossing, doubts arose about her visa. Therefore, The authorities transferred her to a migrant detention centerlocated in the state of Washingtonwhere she remained retained for a week.
A few days later, two tourists Germans They were deported after trying to enter the US territory through Mexico; However, they also had to stay a week held in a detention center located in San Diego, California, where they revealed that they did not clearly know the reason for their deportation.
These incidents have generated concern, taking into consideration that people with visa and European citizensallegedly, they have permission to travel to the United States for a maximum of 90 days. However, it is important to know the rights of international visitors entering the US.
Tips for entry to the US.
Valid passport that does not expire in six months
All people who wish to enter the United States territory and are not US citizens must have a valid passport that does not expire within six months. In addition, most countries in America and Oceaniawith the exception of Chili and Australiathey require visa to be able to enter the North American country.
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Know the category of visa
The United States has Three categories Visa main: a visitor visa for those who temporarily enter for reasons of business (known as B-1); A visa of tourism (known as B-2); and a visa Combined that, as the name implies, allows both activities (B-1/B-2) during the stay in the US.
Time and limited actions
Traditionally, visas are valid for a decade; However, visitors can only remain in the country a maximum of three months. In addition, those who have tourism visa cannot study In the United States, or work In a fixed job, make paid presentations or enter as part of a crew.
Facilitate the necessary documents
It is important to remind international travelers who, to enter the United States, must complete a application of admission at the time of his arrival in the country and present to the authorities all the required documents. It should not be shown endurance by sharing the information requested by migration agents.
Do not resist registration
The US federal legislation gives government agents the right to register people’s belongings, including their Telephones and computersat the entrance points. To the point that, according to the American Union of Civil Libertads, “it is not necessary to be suspicious of crime so that they can be recorded. “
Right to remain silent
The same American union of civil liberties indicates that all visitors have the right to remain in silence. However, if a migratory agent asks if someone plans to work or study with their tourist visa, and that person is only silent, it is likely that the authorities denie The entrance to the territory.
President Trump has expressed it clearly: people who are illegally in our country can deport themselves and make it easy or can be deported by the bad ones. pic.twitter.com/gji61fixnd
– Official use migration (@MigrausAficial) March 20, 2025