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Non-immigrant visa holders have the least protection at the airport. CBP can search your phone, your laptop, even your social media—and deny you entry for what they find. Here’s what you need to know before your next flight. #VisaHolder #CBPSearch #ImmigrationLaw #DeniedEntry #KnowYourRights #BorderSearch #AirportSecurity #BradBernstein #TravelAlert #immigrationtips

Can Border Agents Search Your Phone? Here’s the Truth. If you’re flying into the U.S., you need to know this: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents can legally search your electronic devices at the airport or any U.S. port of entry. There are two types of searches—basic searches, where they scroll through your phone manually, and advanced searches, where they plug your device in and extract data for analysis. You are not required to provide your password—but refusing to do so could mean your device is seized. And if you’re on a visa, you could be denied entry. U.S. citizens: You can’t be denied entry, but you can be detained and questioned. Green card holders: You can’t be turned away either, but you may face extra scrutiny. Visa holders: You can be refused entry for not cooperating. So be smart: • Travel light • Back up your data before you go • Keep backups separate from your laptop or phone • Use strong passwords and lock screens • Know your rights—and don’t panic if questioned This is becoming more common, and not enough people know the rules. Don’t get caught off guard. Have you or someone you know had their phone searched at the border? Drop a comment and let’s talk about it. #ImmigrationLawyer #TravelTips #BorderSecurity #PhoneSearch #CBP #USCustoms #KnowYourRights #ImmigrationAdvice #GreenCardHolder #USCitizens #VisaHolders #AirportSecurity #TravelSmart #DigitalPrivacy #BradShowLive #ImmigrationTikTok #InternationalTravel #BorderRights #PhonePrivacy #LPR #PortOfEntry #TravelLaw #ElectronicDevices #CBPRules #ImmigrationSupport #BradBernstein ⸻ Let me know if you want platform-specific edits (like for YouTube or Instagram Reels), or if you’re planning a follow-up video and want a teaser caption.

Replying to @Jeannie 🤷🏼‍♀️ TU.S. Citizen Living Abroad? Here’s What You Still Have to Do 🌍💼 Brad Bernstein explains a big truth for U.S. citizens who move abroad: ✅ You never have to come back to the U.S.—your citizenship is for life. Your U.S. passport never expires your citizenship (just the passport itself). BUT… 📌 You still have responsibilities: • You must file a U.S. tax return every year—no matter where in the world you live. • And if you earn more than $126,000/year (2024 threshold), you may owe U.S. taxes on that income. 📌 Bottom Line: U.S. citizenship doesn’t end— but neither do your tax obligations. Got questions about taxes and citizenship? Drop them below or contact us—our link is in the bio! #U#USCitizenshipU#USTaxesAbroadW#WorldwideIncomeK#KnowYourRightsB#BradBernsteinI#IRSE#ExpatsT#TaxTipsImmigrationLaw

🚨 Bannon is now openly talking about deporting Elon Musk — but here’s the twist: Musk himself may have once been undocumented in the U.S. 👀 Born in South Africa, Musk came to the U.S. on a student visa — but when he dropped out of Stanford just two weeks in, that visa likely became invalid. In a 2013 interview, even his brother admitted they were "illegal aliens" when starting their first company. Was Elon Musk undocumented? Did he self-sponsor a green card under EB-1 or EB-2? Did he pay a penalty under 245(i)? Let’s break down what likely happened — and why Trump’s deportation talk might hit closer to home than he realizes. #ElonMusk #Deportation #UndocumentedImmigrant #ImmigrationLaw #StudentVisa #245i #GreenCard #USCitizenship #BradBernstein #SparBernstein #ImmigrationFacts #FYP #EC

Watch this video to know your rights when ICE raids your place of empoyment. Brad explains what to do if ICE comes to your place of employment. Employers should not allow ICE agents into the workplace without a judicial warrant. As an employee, you are not obligated to speak to ICE or stand in groups discussing your immigration status. If you feel threatened, do not run away, as this can escalate the situation. Instead, try to calmly walk out the door if it’s safe to do so. Protect your rights and consult an immigration attorney immediately if you’re affected. #KnowYourRights #ICEEnforcement #ImmigrationLaw #BradBernstein #SparBernstein #EC

Worried you’ll be stopped or deported at the airport—even with a U.S. passport? You can’t be deported just because an immigration officer feels like it. Here’s what really happens when a U.S. citizen re-enters the country—and what you should be concerned about. #USCitizen #PassportFacts #ImmigrationLaw #AirportTips #CustomsAndBorderProtection #KnowYourRights #ImmigrationLawyer #ReentryRights #traveltips

REAL ID Is Coming—But You Can Still Fly Without One ✈️🛂 Brad Bernstein explains what you really need to know about the upcoming REAL ID Act enforcement and flying domestically in the U.S. 📌 Starting soon, you won’t be able to board a domestic flight with a non-REAL ID driver’s license or state ID—but that doesn’t mean you can’t fly. ✅ You can still fly using a valid foreign passport. ➡️ Think about it: a British tourist flying from New York to Miami isn’t going to the DMV for a REAL ID. They’ll use their foreign passport—and that’s totally legal. 📌 Important Reminder: Showing a foreign passport does NOT mean you’re undocumented. ✅ You could be a tourist, a student, a work visa holder—or even a permanent resident. 📌 Bottom Line: REAL ID is about ID standards—not immigration status. Know your rights, know your options. Questions? Drop them below or contact us—our link is in the bio! #REALID #TravelTips #ImmigrationLaw #BradBernstein #KnowYourRights #DomesticTravel #TSA #ForeignPassport

Overstayed your tourist visa? If you marry a U.S. citizen, you may still qualify for a green card — even after years of being out of status. Here’s the truth about adjustment of status and why the 10-year bar doesn’t apply in this case. #OverstayVisa #TouristVisa #MarriageGreenCard #USImmigration #ImmigrationLawyer #AdjustmentOfStatus #GreenCardHelp #BradBernstein

Can CBP Search a U.S. Citizen’s Phone at the Airport? You’re a U.S. citizen flying home—so your phone’s off-limits, right? Wrong. CBP can search your device without a warrant. Here’s what they can—and can’t—do, and how to protect your privacy at the border. #KnowYourRights #BorderSearch #CBP #USCitizen #ImmigrationLaw #PhonePrivacy #BradBernstein #AirportSecurity #WarrantlessSearch #TravelTips ⸻

ICE isn’t fighting crime. They’re deporting people for civil immigration violations—most of whom overstayed visas and committed no crime at all. So why are we seeing military-style raids in Los Angeles? Being undocumented is not a crime. Running across the border might be, but you’d have to prove it and unless caught in the act, it is almost impossible to prove. Re-entering after deportation is—but that’s rare. And document fraud? That gets caught at the airport or the border—not in a grocery store in L.A. This is not about law enforcement. This is about fear, control, and political theater. #ImmigrationLawyer #ImmigrationFacts #KnowYourRights #ICEraids #LAImmigration #UndocumentedNotIllegal #ImmigrationTruth #BradBernstein #ImmigrantRights #ImmigrationTikTok #CivilRights #StopTheFear #immigrationmyths

Green card holders: don’t be afraid to travel. Your green card can’t be revoked at the airport — unless you give it up voluntarily. Know your rights before re-entry. #GreenCardHolder #TravelWithGreenCard #ImmigrationRights #AirportCustoms #USImmigrationLaw #BradBernstein #KnowYourRights #ImmigrationLaw

Replying to @SonofSparta Title: Have a U.S. Passport from Your Parents? That Might Not Be Enough. 🇺🇸📄✋ Description: Brad Bernstein warns: Just having a U.S. passport through your parents is NOT definitive proof of citizenship. 📌 Here’s what you need to know: ✅ If you got your U.S. passport because your parent was a citizen, but you never filed for a Certificate of Citizenship (N-600)… ❌ That passport alone might not protect you. 📌 Brad has seen this happen: • People had their U.S. passports revoked • Their citizenship questioned years later • Some ended up undocumented in the U.S. • Others were stuck abroad and couldn’t re-enter 📌 Bottom Line: The only definitive proof of U.S. citizenship through your parents is a Certificate of Citizenship. If you’re a citizen—protect it the right way. Questions about your citizenship status? Drop them below or contact us—our link is in the bio! Hashtags: #U#USCitizenshipC#CertificateOfCitizenshipN#N600B#BradBernsteinI#ImmigrationLawK#KnowYourRightsP#PassportMythI#ImmigrationTikTokC#CitizenshipProofUSCIS

Deported? You Still Own Your Money. Getting deported doesn’t mean the U.S. government takes your money. Your bank account and funds still belong to you. You can wire the money home or use other legal methods to transfer it. Deportation affects your status—not your savings. #ImmigrationLaw #DeportationFacts #KnowYourRights #MoneyMatters #ImmigrationAttorney #BradBernstein #BankingTips #WireTransfer #ImmigrationTikTok #GreenCard

Replying to @Huntersolomon Title: Can You Be a Dual Citizen with the U.S.? Here’s the Real Answer 🌎🛂 Someone asked: What are the rules for becoming a dual U.S. citizen? 📌 Here’s the truth: ✅ The U.S. does NOT care if you’re a dual or even tri-citizen. ✅ You can hold U.S. citizenship and be a citizen of another country (or two!) at the same time. ❌ The U.S. won’t take your citizenship away for that. 📌 BUT there’s a catch: You have to check the laws of your other country. Here are two examples: • Japan: No dual citizenship allowed. You’d have to choose. • Germany: You need permission to be a dual citizen. 📌 Bottom Line: The U.S. is totally okay with dual citizenship—but your other country might not be. So always check their rules before applying! Got questions about dual citizenship? Drop them below or contact us—our link is in the bio! #DualCitizenship #USCitizenship #ImmigrationLaw #BradBernstein #KnowYourRights #CitizenshipRules #USCIS

Green card holders: CBP may try to get you to sign away your status when you return to the U.S.—don’t fall for it. Form I-407 is voluntary, and you have the right to fight back. I’m attorney Brad Bernstein, and I’ve helped immigrants for over 30 years. Watch this before your next trip abroad. ⸻ Follow for more tips that could save your immigration status. ⸻ #ImmigrationLaw #GreenCardHolder #CBPRights #FormI407 #KnowYourRights #BradBernstein #ImmigrationHelp #BorderRights #DontSignAwayYourStatus #immigrationattorney

Social Media Myth #2: You Can’t Travel on a Green Card Anymore? FALSE. 🟩✈️ Brad Bernstein continues his series debunking immigration myths—and this one is everywhere online: MYTH: Green card holders can’t travel anymore. TRUTH: Absolutely false. ✅ If you have a valid green card, you can: • Travel domestically with no issues • Travel internationally, as long as you’re admissible 📌 Here’s what’s always been true—for 75 years: When you return to the U.S., you must prove: 1️⃣ You’re not a criminal 2️⃣ You didn’t commit immigration fraud 3️⃣ You live permanently in the U.S. and aren’t just using the green card as a visitor visa This isn’t new. This isn’t Trump. This is how the law has worked for decades. 📌 Bottom Line: Unless you’re a criminal, a fraudster, or living abroad full-time, you can travel on your green card without fear. Have a green card and questions about travel? Drop them below or contact us—our link is in the bio! #GreenCardTravel #ImmigrationMyths #BradBernstein #USCIS #KnowYourRights #TravelTips #SocialMediaMyths #ImmigrationLaw

🚨 NEW TRAVEL BAN: Effective June 9 at 12:01 AM, the U.S. is suspending visa issuance for millions. 📌 Countries banned from ALL immigrant & nonimmigrant visas: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen. 📌 Countries banned from immigrant + B-1/B-2, F, M, J visas: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela. ❗ Exceptions include: – Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens – Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders – National interest waivers – Valid visa holders & green card holders - adjustment of status and change of status 🌍 This ban impacts over 475 million people. In 2023 alone, 115,000+ from Cuba, Venezuela & Haiti received green cards. ⚖️ The consequences are massive. Stay informed. #TravelBan #ImmigrationLaw #USImmigration #VisaBan #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationUpdate #ImmigrationAttorney #BradBernstein #ImmigrationTikTok #USVisa #VisaRefused #NationalInterestWaiver #RefugeeRights #TravelAlert #F1Visa #J1Visa #B1Visa #ImmigrantRights #KnowYourRights #Afghanistan #Cuba #Venezuela #Iran #Sudan #Somalia #TikTokLawyer

IRS Sharing Info with ICE?! Here’s What You Need to Know… The IRS is now reportedly sharing taxpayer info with ICE to help track down people with deportation orders—but here’s the problem: deportation isn’t a crime, and it’s not terrorism. So is this even legal? Probably not. This will be challenged in court—and in the meantime, it’s going to scare people from filing taxes or push them to use fake addresses. Total mess incoming. Tell me what YOU think in the comments. Should the IRS be allowed to help ICE? #ImmigrationNews #IRS #ICE #ImmigrationLawyer #Deportation #KnowYourRights #TaxSeason #BradShowLive #ImmigrationTikTok

New law = fingerprints & registration. Are you required? ⸻ A major change in immigration law just went into effect on April 11, 2025 — and it could impact millions of undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders. Under a new federal regulation signed by President Trump, many noncitizens in the U.S. are now legally required to register with USCIS and, in most cases, provide fingerprints. This includes people who: • Entered without inspection • Have been in the U.S. more than 30 days • Were never fingerprinted for a visa, green card, asylum, DACA, or work permit • Are 14 years or older (even kids must register) Failure to register is a crime. You can face fines, jail time, or even deportation. Yes—there are real risks in registering, especially for the undocumented. But not registering is now an immigration violation. It’s a tough situation, but as attorneys, we have a duty to tell you: follow the law. If you’re not sure whether you’re required to register, or you want help completing the process, call Spar & Bernstein. We’ll walk you through the process. #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLaw #Undocumented #USCIS #Fingerprints #NewLaw2025 #KnowYourRights #DeportationDefense #GreenCardHelp #ImmigrationLawyer #BradShowLive #SparAndBernstein #ImmigrationTikTok

Thinking of filing for a green card through marriage? Here’s what it’ll cost: 📄 I-485 (adjustment app + biometrics): $1,440 💍 I-130 (prove the marriage): $675 💼 I-765 (work permit + SSN): $260 ✈️ I-131 (travel doc): $630 🧾 Total: $3,005 Don’t risk delays or mistakes—click the form in our bio for help getting it done right! ✅ #MarriageGreenCard #USCIS #ImmigrationHelp #GreenCardThroughMarriage #AdjustmentOfStatus #ImmigrationLawyer #WorkPermit #AdvanceParole #LegalHelp #FormInBio #ImmigrationTips #EC