Now that Title 42 has been lifted, please note that the border is not open and there will be no free passage for those seeking to enter the country irregularly. Stay informed and make informed decisions about the procedures and policies implemented by the United States before travelling.
What is Title 8?
Border authorities may apply different forms of prosecution to people trying to enter irregularly, including immediate deportation to Mexico or the country of origin, with a ban on entry for at least 5 years; with the possibility of facing criminal charges.
If you irregularly cross into the United States or present yourself at a port of entry without a CBP One App citation, border authorities may apply any of the Title 8 processing modalities.
What is the Transit Bar or asylum prohibition?
Through this immigration policy, individuals who present themselves at the U.S. border and do not have a legal pathway to do so will not be eligible to apply for asylum in the United States.
Likewise, the Transit Bar will apply to non-Mexican nationals crossing through a country where they could have applied for asylum and did not, or who applied for asylum and have not received a determination or have not been denied. In these cases, application for asylum in the United States could potentially be denied.
These immigration policies also apply to families with children.
Exceptions exist for individuals who are authorized to travel to the United States under a parole program or those who present an actual inability to register through the CBP One application.
If the desire is to apply for asylum in the United States:
It is necessary to be within U.S. territory and seek legal advice to initiate the process.
For those in Mexico, you must request an appointment through the CBP One application and show up on the day of their appointment at a port of entry to express your intention to apply for asylum to the authorities.
Remember that the CBP One appointment does not constitute a request for asylum in the United States, but rather allows formal entry into the country, subject to the approval of its authorities.