Sasha Alexandra, a Ukrainian refugee, presents her Ukrainian passport to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer before being allowed to pass through the San Ysidro port of entry into the U.S. to seek asylum in Tijuana, March 21, 2022. left) and Olena (center). Mexico. They fled the Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk earlier this month and crossed into Germany, then flew to Mexico. U.S. authorities recently allowed Ukrainian refugees to enter the U.S. from the southern border with permission to remain in the U.S. for one year on humanitarian parole. Some anti-war Russians were recently barred from entering the United States to seek asylum in the same location. (Photo courtesy of Mario Tama/Getty Images)
MCALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Travel numbers could reach record levels this Memorial Day weekend, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection is suggesting travelers crossing the border apply for a tourist permit online.
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Applications can be made through the CBP One app.
“With summer travel approaching, the port is encouraging those who need a travel permit to apply online through CBP One and choose their preferred bridge, taking into account wait times at the border.” CBP Laredo Port Director Albert Flores said in a statement. “Keeping these resources up-to-date can help make travel go more smoothly and provide smoother border crossings.”
Mexico is so hot that howler monkeys are falling from trees and dying.
A list of acceptable forms of identification to enter the United States can be found here.
Agricultural products, alcoholic beverages, and cash over $10,000 must be declared at U.S. ports of entry.
Wait times remain long at Laredo's Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge due to drainage work and lane changes. CBP officials are urging people to find alternate routes or allow extra time for travel.
Sandra Sanchez can be reached at SSanchez@BorderReport.com.
