Open borders? Pay attention to the message from the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) service and learn to identify hoaxes.
CBP Texas https://twitter.com/CBPSouthTexas/status/1786223734321222054/photo/2 This May 3, an important message for migrants who trust certain accounts that offer information about a supposed opening of borders.
“Do not trust false rumors on social networks like the photos we show,” they said. In the images shared, a user named “masnoticias01” assures that the border will be open all week.
What is the truth? The US government agency reports that “The border is not open to irregular migration.” Therefore, the CBP One mobile application must be used to request an appointment at designated ports only.
What’s the news about the CBP One app?
This is the official information Customs and Border Protection:
– The app is free to download and users can register 24/7.
– To ensure greater efficiency, starting Monday, March 4, 2024, non-citizens in central and northern Mexico can request CBP One appointments between 12 p.m. and 11:59 p.m., every day.
Appointment request steps: CBP One
To request an appointment at CBP One, you will need to register and include all family members or travel companions who share a common destination in the US.
At 12 pm the next day, appointments will be assigned to a group of registered users who requested an appointment the previous day.
If you receive an appointment, you will be notified around 12 pm via the CBP One app and email. You have up to 23 hours to confirm the appointment by completing a geolocation verification to ensure that you are within central or northern Mexico and completing the photo submission process.
In the event that you are not selected for a 12 pm appointment, you will be able to request a new appointment during the 12 hour period from 12 pm to 11:59 pm, each day, to be considered for the following day.
CBP ensures that it continually monitors and evaluates the application to ensure its functionality and protect it from possible fraud.
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