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Because entry is handled by CBP - Customs and Border Protection. Immigration - which is the process of becoming a US permanent resident and/or citizen - is han
by Cyph0n 2y ago
Because entry is handled by CBP - Customs and Border Protection.
Immigration - which is the process of becoming a US permanent resident and/or citizen - is handled (mostly) by USCIS.
Other visas are handled by the State Department (foreign ministry).
Not an expert, but this is my understanding.
- CalRobert 2y agoMy understanding is that immigration gets you in the country, even as a tourist, and customs gets your stuff in.
- shiroiushi 2y agoThat's how other countries normally do things, but America is a little weird.
- Cyph0n 2y agoI was simply trying to explain why the US refers to entry as “customs”.