Securing a Nation: U.S. Border Control, Ports of Entry and Customs
Explore the measures taken to secure a nation's borders, including ports of entry and customs, and learn how national security, travel and immigration impact each other.
Entering the U.S.
You have your visa and your headed for the U.S. There's one more step to take before you can enter the country: border control. Get information on what to expect when you arrive at a port-of-entry.
You have your visa and your headed for the U.S. There's one more step to take before you can enter the country: border control. Get information on what to expect when you arrive at a port-of-entry.
U.S.-Mexico Border Fence Pros and Cons
The purpose of the border fence is to tighten homeland security and prevent illegal immigration using a combination of physical barriers and high-tech "virtual" surveillance networks. This provides a quick-reading overview of the popular arguments for and against the border fence.
The purpose of the border fence is to tighten homeland security and prevent illegal immigration using a combination of physical barriers and high-tech "virtual" surveillance networks. This provides a quick-reading overview of the popular arguments for and against the border fence.
Department of Homeland Security
Official site of the governmental agency. Includes the latest news and advisories about issues that affect our country's safety and security.
Official site of the governmental agency. Includes the latest news and advisories about issues that affect our country's safety and security.
First Time Passport Application
New citizens will want to apply for a U.S. passport as soon as they become eligible. The Department of State provides information on how to apply.
New citizens will want to apply for a U.S. passport as soon as they become eligible. The Department of State provides information on how to apply.
US-VISIT Program
Virtually all visitors to the U.S. must register in the US-VISIT program when they arrive at a port-of-entry. The purpose of this Department of Homeland Security initiative is to enhance border security.
Virtually all visitors to the U.S. must register in the US-VISIT program when they arrive at a port-of-entry. The purpose of this Department of Homeland Security initiative is to enhance border security.