Definition
CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency that inspects people entering the U.S.
CBP is a bureau within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP officers inspect all travelers at airports, land borders, and seaports, and decide whether each person may enter the U.S. and in what status.
See also
More immigration terms
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Certificate of Citizenship
A document issued by USCIS to people who derived or acquired U.S. citizenship.
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Certificate of Naturalization
The document issued at the naturalization ceremony as proof of U.S. citizenship.
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Change of Status
Changing from one nonimmigrant status to another while remaining in the U.S.
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Child Status Protection Act
A law that protects certain immigrant children from "aging out" when they turn 21.
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Civil Surgeon
A USCIS-designated doctor authorized to perform the immigration medical exam (Form I-693).
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.