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The objective of this program is to increase the availability and use of biometric identification and related information systems in order to better prevent, detect, and deter unlawful border crosses. What do CBP 576 agents have to do? During the course of a “virtual tour” of screening checkpoints, CBP 576 agents may ask to see your immigration documents (including green cards or U.S. passports), verify the authenticity of a document or document combination, or verify your identity. What if I refuse? Once the agent decides that you do not require further testing or examination, he or she will give you the official paperwork and leave you alone. No one should ever be told they have “failed” screening. You are still not under arrest, nor will you be turned back across the border. If you would like more information about CBP 576, you may call an online helpline listed on the CBP website: toll-free number or, Monday through Friday, 10 to 5 Pacific Standard Time. What if I'm stopped? If you are pulled over for questioning, you should not be verbally abused or physically threatened. CBP officers do not use profanity or threaten to arrest you. They should always be polite and give your car a chance to drive away. If it is an impromptu stop, you should know that CBP officers have the authority to stop you for a number of reasons. What to do if you have been detained If you have been stopped, detained and questioned, remember the CBP 576 officer told you “nothing is wrong” when he or she began questioning you. Be polite, and keep quiet and cooperate with the officer. Don't attempt to resist or fight your detainment. CBP officers have the authority to stop you for a number of reasons. If you have a weapon or are trying to flee, stop and let the officer know right away. When CBP is conducting a “virtual tour” of a checkpoint, you may hear comments such as “What are you doing? Why are you driving? Is the vehicle yours?'” Always keep a list of names and licenses on hand and keep a record of your conversation with the officer. If you have been detained, don't be frightened. You remain under arrest, and you have a right to a lawyer.

It's up to you... If no one knows anyone who can pass the interview, you will receive your interview fee, pay for your travel to and from the interview (in most cases), and a receipt as proof of your trip. You will need to pass the CBP 576 (or a similar) exam if you plan to apply for employment with the US government or are required to have a US work visa. For a discussion of CBP 576, see this website's CBP 576 guide. You can also view an excerpt from the CBP 576 syllabus from May 2016 to see which of the tests are available. What tests are required? The required background and knowledge tests include: Passing the Knowledge Test The knowledge test covers a range of basic facts and terminology related to the job and is designed to test how you process information through thought, reasoning, and planning. The passing score on the knowledge test is 60 or better, but generally the passing score on any of the three general knowledge questions is at least 60, and the passing score on any one specific job-relevant question should be at least 65. The passing score on these three questions is your overall score for the exam. The passing score on the knowledge examination is not the same as the total number of correct answers you receive, which will also be 60. Please note that the amount of time spent on each test question can determine your total score. The questions on the Knowledge Tests should be taken as few as possible to ensure each question is taken completely. You will receive your result in approximately 5 weeks after your exam, plus you can expect to pay the 200.00 registration fee, the 5.00 test fee, and a 20.00 post-test report (credit card charge may apply). Note: The total amount you are required to pay and the time necessary to receive your score at any time is limited. There are no refunds once the exam is taken. Why should I pass the knowledge test? Successful completion of the CBP 576 knowledge test helps ensure that you can pass your future interviews. If you do not pass with a score in the 50% or better range, you will have a harder time gaining employment in the US, will have to wait up to 12 months for your visa application process to be processed, and your employment authorization application may be delayed.

You have up to three years to complete CBP 576 if you plan to use your benefits while abroad. You have up to five years to complete CBP 576 if you plan to make any of the following: Apply for a visa or enter the United States for pleasure or business; Apply for a passport; Receive a student visa, work visa or other nonimmigrant visa for an organization or individual; or Submit a written request to CBP for permission to apply for asylum. What will happen if I fail to complete this program? You will be returned to your home country and will lose access to your international benefit if you do not complete the requirements. What happens to my international benefit if I am not able to complete the 576 program? You are still eligible for the international benefit, but you will not be issued a passport or work permit. You can only apply for these purposes on a short-term basis. Will CBP 576 help me if I am a member of an organization or have a family who require international assistance? CBP 576 is a voluntary program operated by CBP in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It provides services for individuals and families facing difficulties with international travel. CBP 576 services include, but are not restricted to: Providing information, technical assistance, and counseling to clients and other travelers to the United States to promote international travel. Providing information, technical assistance and counseling for applicants and other travelers applying for international travel. Coordinating the entry control of international travelers, such as verifying the status of a traveler with a visa or the purpose for which a traveler is entering the United States. Enforcing the immigration laws of the United States, and assisting international travelers in removal proceedings. Providing advice and counseling on immigration-related issues pertaining to family relationships, visa petitions, and repatriation. CBP programs such as CBP 576 are conducted free of charge and do not require federal appropriations. Who should I notify if I have trouble completing the 576 program? If you suspect your benefit is being denied due to non-compliance, please contact CBP at 1-866-CBP-5B-7888 (TTY) to resolve the matter.

At this time, your best bet is just to pay the government what they say you're going to pay for your health insurance — which, in essence, is not much different from your employer offering you a health insurance plan that's really a plan for the federal government's benefit. Some people in California and in other states with high cost-sharing requirements have been able to find a way to create their own private health insurance plans. But you'll need to make sure your plan can withstand the financial strain of a massive increase in health care costs, which will mean increasing your premium substantially (a 6 percent annual increase on average). CBP 576 does not exempt individuals with pre-existing conditions — and a lack of coverage for any sort of pre-existing health condition is what caused the state of California to require that all residents have coverage before signing up for Covered California. So if you do get a 576 plan, keep in mind that as much as the state of California may offer a plan in a 576 exchange, the plans may be too expensive for you to afford. Can I use Covered California's exchange and its subsidies to purchase health insurance outside of CA? You can. The exchanges are a federally-run marketplace. Covered California provides subsidies that are available through the California exchange to help people enroll in plans and pay for health insurance. The subsidies are based on age, income, family size and geography. California's residents earning less than 400 percent of the federal poverty level are eligible for subsidies based on a sliding scale. In order to find out if you are eligible for subsidies, the Covered California site allows you to calculate your household income and find your home zip code. You can get an estimated subsidy from Covered California or the government directly based on your family's size and your zip code. If you are eligible for subsidies, you must choose what type of health insurance you want after filing your online application. The state's health insurance exchange will guide you through the process of determining which plan — Covered California's or another marketplace one — you want to purchase in your name using your subsidy. What happens to my subsidy if I change my insurance plan? Your subsidy continues to be valid.

The CBP can be stored in a secure, locked, locked container. The CBP 576 can be stored in a secured, locked location. For further information on CBP 576 storage and requirements, please refer to the CBP 576 instructions. What should I do with CBP 577 when it’s complete? The CBP 577 can be stored in a secure, locked, locked container. The CBP 577 can be stored in a secured, locked location. For further information on CBP 577 storage and requirements, please refer to the CBP 577 instructions. How can I obtain the CBP 577 form? The CBP 577 form is an official CBP document. What are additional charges for the CBP 577 form? It is important that all the shipping information, such as address and telephone number, are on the form. Additional fees may be charged for the mailing of the CBP 577 to a U.S. address. What is the CBP 576, 577 and 578 information used for? This information allows the U.S. Customs Service to match, with other CBP forms, travelers entering the United States, including those who are temporarily or permanently detained or removed from the United States, and U.S. government employees. This information will be reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Information System (ICES). For further information, please refer to the CBP Information System.

You can call the CBP's toll-free hotline at, 24 hours a day. Just say you are trying to get your original immigration papers (including a Form I-94 that shows you have a legal resident status in the US) from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Are they available at the US Post Office? Unfortunately, no: You have to go to one of the three border posts where the CBP is located, where you will have to make another appointment and then travel the short distance to the US Post Office. They cost anywhere from about 10 to 20 (plus a fee for processing your papers) and take anywhere from three to five days to process your immigration papers. When's the next CBP 576 deadline? The CBP's latest 576 deadlines is April 17th — three weeks away. But it's still possible that you may have to wait until later. Check the CBP website (link above) for their latest 576 information — and don't forget to make your appointment soon! Do you need to pay a fee to fill out the paperwork? No, you don't. If the CBP's website tells you will have to pay to fill out the forms, it's a false or misleading statement.

You can submit up to two documents to your CBP 576. Each document must be in English if you are traveling with a family member, or in one language if you are traveling alone. Note: Documents submitted to the CBP 576 must be originals—non-suspect documents cannot be submitted to the CBP 576. If you are traveling out-of-country You will need to present the following documents: Your birth, marriage, or American citizen Social Security number (SSN) or your U.S. passport. Your current government-issued, non-driver identification card, including any foreign driver's license. The full name and mailing address of the person traveling with you. The person is traveling on their own travel documents (such as a U.S. citizen's U.S. passport with a passport number). Copies of all of your travel documentation, including: Current passports. U.S. citizenship/residence documents. Current visas. Copies of any immigration or travel documents issued by another state or country. If you are traveling with an International Driver's License/Immigration Document (ID/ID-I.D.), the person you are traveling with must carry one of the following: An ID/ID-I.D. issued by the state you are visiting or other jurisdiction that confirms you are a U.S. citizen. Your current U.S. birth certificate. Any valid, unexpired U.S. passport is acceptable under these circumstances. If travelling to the United States using a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) letter (Form I-601). If the person traveling with you does not have a current passport, your trip will be considered out-of-country. However, only the following documents will be accepted: An unexpired U.S. passport. If not present, you will need to present a copy of this document that is issued under another authority than that used to obtain the permanent resident card. A birth certificate of the applicant, including parents (birth and adoption). If you are over age 13, include a statement from a qualified family member or legal guardian under 11 CFR 212.50(i) or the State Department-approved Form DS-2019 to accompany the original and two copies of the form.

S. Armed Services or an employee of the Department of Commerce (DOL), to whom the alien is or may become assigned under the authority of law. If the parent or spouse is present and works on the same project, then 576(a) does not allow the alien to work during the 6 months' continuous period of physical presence of the alien. 576(b) is a nonimmovable physical presence for up to one year that permits the individual to be present in the United States at any time for a period exceeding one year, provided the individual, the parent or spouse with whom the individual has the closest relative relationship, and any child of the alien may be continuously present in the United States for the duration of the individual's physical presence of the individual. CBP has broad discretion in using 576(b) for family reunification purposes. Note: If an alien has 576(a) or 576(b) status, but is denied permanent residency, then the alien can file for cancellation of removal, conditional permanent resident status, or cancellation of removal in a U.S. federal court of law. 576(c) is a nonimmovable physical presence for up to 10 years that permits the alien to be present in the United States for permanent residence. If no application is filed within 2 years of the individual's date of entry into the United States, there is no expiration of the presence of the individual and the alien may be physically present in the United States without being lawfully admitted for the remainder of his/her lifetime. CBP has broad discretion in using 576(c) for non-immigrant family reunification purposes. 576(d) is a nonimmovable physical presence for up to 10 years that permits the alien to be present in the United States for permanent residence. If no application is filed within 2 years of the alien's date of entering the United States, there is no expiration of the existence physical presence of the individual and the individual may be physically present in the United States without being lawfully admitted for the remainder of his/her lifetime.

S. This number is different, however, from CBP reports that estimate how many people are actually caught attempting to enter, or illegally remain after entry. According to its estimates, 781,000 people tried to enter the U.S. in fiscal year 2015, or about 11 percent of the total. This translates to about 11 or 12,500 people per day trying to enter. But only about 1.3 percent of those people, or about 1,800 per day, were caught attempting to pass through the U.S. How many are actually turned away at the border? Based on information reported through the CBP, as well as interviews with current and former U.S. law enforcement officials, the Los Angeles Times has estimated that about 5 percent of visa and immigration applicants are rejected at the border. The same information does not exist for the rest of the 1.3 million or so people who apply every year. How many undocumented migrants are stopped while trying to enter the U.S.? In fiscal year 2015, some 46 percent of all visa and border crossing visitors were arrested while trying to enter the U.S. and were ordered to leave the country. They were later issued notices to appear for removal proceedings. The majority of those arrested, or 55 percent, were identified with visas or entered under the visa waiver program. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 8 percent were from countries other than Mexicans and Canada. The other 22 percent of visitors who were arrested were caught trying to enter without proper documentation, or illegally staying in the U.S. after their visa expired. How many people are caught trying to enter the U.S. with false documents, or entering after being ordered removed from the country? The government reports that it caught about 8,750 people in these categories of illegal entry between fiscal years 2007 and 2015. However, an analysis of DHS data between 2007 and 2015 found that the actual number of people being targeted for enforcement in this way was at least four times higher, and probably as high as 10 times higher. How many people enter under the visa waiver program? The number of people from Mexico who have an approved visa to enter the U.S. is very low. This number includes Mexican citizens traveling to the U.S.

CBP 576 is in progress, and we expect CBP to complete it by June 15, 2018. But we do not have an exact date yet. CBP 576 will help facilitate an early detection and better screening of individuals who may be attempting to enter the United States illegally. The initial screening will focus on those traveling without proper documentation and will allow CBP to quickly identify anyone who is inadmissible to the United States. CBP 576 will help detect those who abuse their immigration status and pose a threat to the United States. CBP 576 will also help us ensure that those who are unlawfully present in the United States pay their fair share of taxes. We can only strengthen our national security by making enforcement of the immigration laws our top priority. What can I do to help pass this bill? To help pass the Immigration Reforming and Security Act we need your help. Tell your Senator and Representative to support and sign on to H.R. 8. If you don't live in a state with a senator or representative take a minute to visit their webpage and write a letter of support. Then join us in calling on your Senators and Representative today, at 1.888.889.3357 or tweet the hashtag #PassING_ICE to let them know you support the bill.