Are there penalties for entering the U.S. between official ports of entry?

by Hasan Alaz, Esq., Founding Attorney

Are there penalties for entering the U.S. between official ports of entry?

Yes, entering the U.S. between official ports of entry is illegal and can lead to penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and deportation.

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Attorney Hasan Alaz is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri. The firm's practice is limited to matters of federal immigration and nationality law, which permits representation of clients before federal agencies and courts throughout the United States and abroad.

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