U.S. Border Crossing Pre-Planning and Advisory Services
Navigating U.S. border crossings can be a complex and stressful experience. Fragomen’s services help individuals and businesses minimize risk and increase the likelihood of hassle-free border crossings and proper admission. We also provide real-time guidance and assistance for those experiencing challenges at U.S. borders, airports and other ports of entry. Services include:
Pre-Planning Consultations
- Personalized assessments to identify potential travel concerns or red flags
- Review of necessary travel documents, visa requirements and admissibility factors
- Guidance on compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations
- Consular assistance on both sides of the border
- Strategies for preparing supporting documentation to avoid delays or denials
- Recommendations for business travellers, commercial drivers and frequent cross-border commuters
Border Crossing and Port of Entry Assistance
- On-call attorney services during travel and entry to potentially assist and liaise with CBP if needed
- Real-time guidance for travellers crossing land, air or sea borders
- Best practices for interacting with CBP officers to ensure smooth processing
- Assistance with secondary inspections, questioning and documentation verification
- Attorney appearance at Deferred Inspection interview after initial attempted entry
- Support for business and corporate travellers with specialized entry needs
- Information on Trusted Traveller Programs (e.g., NEXUS, SENTRI, Global Entry) for expedited processing
Advisory Services for Travellers with Border Challenges
- Support for travellers flagged for additional security checks, referrals to secondary screening or denials boarding international flights
- Consultations for individuals previously denied entry, deported or placed under increased scrutiny
- Assistance with addressing inadmissibility issues, including past legal matters, visa overstays or prior refusals
- Guidance on waiver applications (e.g., I-192 waiver for inadmissibility)
- Risk mitigation strategies for future travel to the U.S.