Can a US citizen be denied entry to the US?

U.S. citizens cannot be denied entry to the United States for refusing to provide passwords or unlocking devices. Refusal to do so might lead to delay, additional questioning, and/or officers seizing your device for further inspection.
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Can a U.S. citizen be denied entry to the US without a passport?

A US citizen can not be denied entry into the US. However, without a passport your claim of being a US citizen has to be verified by other means.
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What can prevent you from entering the US?

The products CBP prevent from entering the United States are those that would injure community health, public safety, American workers, children, or domestic plant and animal life, or those that would defeat our national interests.
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Do U.S. citizens have to go through customs?

If you are a U.S. citizen planning to travel abroad, you must comply with the document requirements for that country. For a list of Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S. visit the U.S. Department of State website. Each individual arriving into the United States must complete the CBP Declaration Form 6059B.
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What are my rights at the border as a U.S. citizen?

You have the right to remain silent or tell the agent that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney, no matter your citizenship or immigration status. You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status. You may simply say that you do not wish to answer those questions.
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Do you have to tell Border Patrol if you are a citizen?

You always have the right to remain silent. However, if you don't answer questions to establish your citizenship, officials may detain you longer in order to verify your immigration status.
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What does a U.S. citizen need to come back to the US?

After Arrival in the United States
  • Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after arrival. ...
  • Monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Follow additional guidance if you know you were exposed to a person with COVID-19.
  • Follow all state, tribal, local and territorial recommendations or requirements after arrival.
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How much can a U.S. citizen bring into the US?

Up to $1,600 in goods will be duty-free under your personal exemption if the merchandise is from an IP. Up to $800 in goods will be duty-free if it is from a CBI or Andean country.
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Do US citizens go through customs when returning to US?

Upon arrival at customs, U.S. citizens and lawful residents will stand in one line, while international travelers will be in another; make sure you're in the correct line to save time. Once you're in line, have your passport and US Customs Declaration Form handy, since your assigned customs official will ask for it.
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How do you know if your passport is flagged?

There are signs that will indicate you have been flagged for additional screenings: You were not able to print a boarding pass from an airline ticketing kiosk or from the internet. You were denied or delayed boarding. A ticket agent “called someone” before handing you a boarding pass.
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Why would you be refused entry to America?

Suspected of overstaying their visa. Suspected of having ties to terrorist or criminal organizations.
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Can a US citizen be deported?

Yes, a naturalized citizen can be deported and have their citizenship revoked when denaturalization has occurred. This process is rare, but does occur. Usually, when you obtain your United States citizenship, it is a status that you will keep forever. You do have the option to appeal a denaturalization decision.
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Can a U.S. citizen enter the U.S. with a another country passport?

U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States.
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Can U.S. citizens enter the U.S. on another passport?

No. U.S. Citizens must enter and leave the United States on valid U.S. Passports, even if they hold a passport from another country. If your U.S. Passport has been lost or stolen, or if it has expired, you must apply to replace it before traveling to the United States.
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Can a U.S. citizen re enter the U.S. with an expired passport?

Citizens to the United States. U.S. citizens will not be allowed to use their expired U.S. passport for direct return to the United States after June 30, 2022. If a U.S. citizen overseas has an expired U.S. passport, please contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a U.S. passport.
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Do Americans need to test to return to US?

Yes, the requirement to present a negative COVID-19 viral test result or documentation recovery from COVID-19 also applies to air travel to US territories.
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What does US Customs see when they scan my passport?

Any criminal history. Your citizenship status. Family members and relatives. Various types of tax information such as any Delinquent Tax payments.
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What do passport control see on their screens?

Automated border control systems typically collect personal information such as the information on the biometric page of the passport: name, sex, date of birth, passport number, passport photograph, nationality, and the country of origin of the passport.
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How much money can a US citizen take out of the country?

You may bring into or take out of the country, including by mail, as much money as you wish. However, if it is more than $10,000, you will need to report it to CBP.
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Can TSA take your money?

The short answer is “absolutely not.” TSA is not permitted to confiscate cash from a traveler at the airport. Nevertheless, the TSA screener might illegally detain a traveler until a law enforcement officer arrives so that the officer can seize the cash.
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What items do I have to declare at US Customs?

You must declare all items you purchased and are carrying with you upon return to the United States, including gifts for other people as well as items you bought for yourself. This includes duty-free items purchased in foreign countries, as well as any merchandise you intend to sell or use in your business.
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How long can a US citizen stay out of the country?

Absences of more than 365 consecutive days

You must apply for a re-entry permit (Form I-131) before you leave the United States, or your permanent residence status will be considered abandoned. A re-entry permit enables you to be abroad for up to two years.
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Can you enter the US with a birth certificate?

Children: U.S. citizen children ages 15 and under arriving by land or sea from a contiguous territory (Canada or Mexico) may present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born), a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization ...
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When can I return to the US after 6 months stay?

There aren't any rules or laws requiring you to wait a specific time before you are allowed to return. What you must remember is staying the maximum time during your previous visit and then wanting to return soon after that might raise suspicion with the immigration officer.
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