C1/D VISA Ships seamans

[jan22 2,898]

21 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Looks like from NM. The image OP uploaded mentions mile marker 120 on Interstate 10:

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I assume it's the internal checkpoint on mile marker 120: https://goo.gl/maps/fTe7inJ2eSdXqWko7

You're probably right re it being NM.  But, the BBC also allows you to go 55 miles into NM (to allow travel to Deming and Las Cruces).  

Edited July 27, 2019 by jan22

[jan22 2,898]

2 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

The OP entered through El Paso, so yes, they drove across New Mexico on their way to Tucson, hence the removal. 

Ah! (Ignore my response above, then -- too Kate to delete I t.) 

 

But, hard to believe you could drive across almost all of NM while "forgetting" you didn't have a permit that allowed you to do this.  Border crossers are usually very aware of this requirement and where the checkpoints are.  If I find it strange, I suspect a visa officer will question it, too, making a new vIsa unlikely -- especially for someone who works for a US company.  Could be wrong though -- will only know the answer by applying.

[HRQX 4,145]

26 minutes ago, jan22 said:

But, the BBC also allows you to go 55 miles into NM (to allow travel to Deming and Las Cruces).  

In 2008, when OP was deported, it was 25 miles. It was extended to 55 miles on July 12, 2013: https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/eoir/legacy/2014/10/03/fr12jun13.pdf

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/235.1#h_1

Regardless, OP entered in TX.

Edited July 27, 2019 by HRQX

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

3 minutes ago, jan22 said:

But, hard to believe you could drive across almost all of NM while "forgetting" you didn't have a permit that allowed you to do this.  Border crossers are usually very aware of this requirement and where the checkpoints are.  If I find it strange, I suspect a visa officer will question it, too, making a new vIsa unlikely -- especially for someone who works for a US company.  Could be wrong though -- will only know the answer by applying.

Completely agree and it is exactly what I thought. 

 

If the OP crossed through El Paso on his way to Tucson and "forgot" to get the permit, the CBP officer would have kindly reminded him. So there was some information purposely concealed.

I doubt an interviewing officer will overlook that. 

 

[JFH 12,189]

Your problem is, that with your history of forgetfulness the officer will need to be convinced that you won’t forget to get back on the ship when it’s time to leave dry-dock. 

 

I assume your employer is aware of your ban?

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12 hours ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Completely agree and it is exactly what I thought. 

 

If the OP crossed through El Paso on his way to Tucson and "forgot" to get the permit, the CBP officer would have kindly reminded him. So there was some information purposely concealed.

I doubt an interviewing officer will overlook that. 

 

Hi gents, its true I totally forgot that, It happened when I has 20 years old and I don't knowed that I needed that permit to go into cities, when I was child I went to plenty cities in texas without permit, in that that time I was on my way to Tucson, to meet sister in law there, anyway I will try to get the embassy appointment to try to get it again. Thanks for your advices.

[Daniel Nuno 0]

3 hours ago, JFH said:

Your problem is, that with your history of forgetfulness the officer will need to be convinced that you won’t forget to get back on the ship when it’s time to leave dry-dock. 

 

I assume your employer is aware of your ban?

Yes, that mistake it cost me a lot. my boss doesn't know that I was deported.