Situations
Situations that Explain all Immigration, Visa and Travel related questions, queries and information. Based of real-life scenarios and experiences.
Disclosing Online Writing Income to CBP: A Retiree’s Guide
Retired online writers can travel to the U.S. on B-1/B-2 or ESTA provided they do not work while present. CBP’s key question is what you will do inside the country.…
What to Do If CBP Separates You at the U.S. Airport
CBP separations usually lead to routine secondary inspection lasting 10 minutes to 2 hours. Stay calm, answer briefly…
ICE Operations Rise in Twin Cities, Immigrants and Citizens Affected
A surge in ICE enforcement across the Twin Cities involved workplace raids and residential detentions, prompting protests, community…
Trump Administration Separated Thousands of Migrant Families at Border
A 2017 pilot and 2018 expansion of a zero-tolerance approach resulted in at least 5,569 children separated from…
No verified reports of Christmas carolers protesting ICE deportations
No verified reports exist of Christmas carolers protesting ICE as of December 14, 2025. Reporting documents 8,877 enforcement…
Brooklyn Park coffee shop owner: ICE lied to employee before detention
In Brooklyn Park, ICE agents allegedly posed as customers to lure and detain an Ecuadorian cook with a…
Facing CBP at U.S. Ports: Honest, Brief Answers for B-1/B-2 Visitors
A successful B-1/B-2 entry relies on a short, consistent trip story and supporting documents like a return ticket…
UK ETA Enters Full Effect in February 2026 for Visa-Free Travelers
Starting February 25, 2026, many visa-free travelers must obtain a £16 ETA before boarding. Valid two years or…
ICE Presence at Boise Airport and Canyon County Courthouse Sparks Fear
ICE detained several people inside the Canyon County Courthouse in December 2025, amid a major 2025 enforcement surge…
Noem Vows to Review Deportation Case of Hawai‘i Purple Heart Veteran
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said she will review the deportation of Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park, who…