Not stamping my foreign passport at US border

1. What happens if your passport does not get stamped?
2. Do they stamp your passport when you enter the US?
3. Do they stamp your passport in Mexico?
4. What does US Border Patrol see when they scan your passport?
5. How does immigration know you left the country?
6. Can I ask to get my passport stamped?
7. Can I re enter the US without a passport?
8. How long can a US citizen stay outside the US?
9. Can a US citizen be denied entry into the United States?
10. Can I drive to Mexico without a passport?
11. What does the immigration officer generally check in passport?
12. Do you go through customs when leaving Mexico?

What happens if your passport does not get stamped?

It has been 10+ years since CBP has stamped all passports. If you collect the stamps and your passport isn't stamped, you can ask the Officer to do so. But, nobody will notice or care. The information regarding your entry is all in CBP's system.

Do they stamp your passport when you enter the US?

When entering the United States as a nonimmigrant, the Customs Border Protection (CBP) officer examines your passport and visa and then issues either a passport admission stamp or a small white card called the Form I-94. ... Your electronic I-94 record should be printed immediately after arrival.

Do they stamp your passport in Mexico?

Most countries issue exit stamps in addition to entry stamps. A few countries issue only entry stamps, including Canada, El Salvador, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Macau and South Korea do not stamp passports upon entry nor exit.

What does US Border Patrol see when they scan your passport?

Information on the crossing—such as name, date and country of birth, and other biographical information; the dates and locations of previous border crossings; citizenship or immigration status; and a host of other related information—is stored in the TECS database, which contains a master crossing record for every ...

How does immigration know you left the country?

Yes, they almost certainly do know you've left. The US processes passport details for all air passengers through a system called APIS, and ties that to the electronic I-94 (arrival and departure record). You can check your US arrival and departure history online.

Can I ask to get my passport stamped?

But, for many travelers, that stamp is still a point of pride and they aren't out of luck. If you really desire a stamp, you can request one or visit the tourism office for the symbol. Disappearing stamps aren't the only changes to passport customs. Some airports have tried out facial scanning in place of the booklets.

Can I re enter the US without a passport?

All travelers entering the United States from all other countries need a passport upon arrival (regardless of their country of citizenship). Permanent residents and foreign nationals may also need a U.S. visa. You must apply for a visa before you start your trip.

How long can a US citizen stay outside the US?

Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.

Can a US citizen be denied entry into the United States?

A US citizen can never be denied entry to the United States. As long as you make it to a US port of entry, and the officer is satisfied that you are a US citizen, immigration inspection is over and you must be allowed in. ... You are not subject to immigration control in your own country you can't be.

Can I drive to Mexico without a passport?

The Mexican government may not let U.S. citizens who are driving or walking to Mexico enter the country at land border crossings if they do not have a U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card.

What does the immigration officer generally check in passport?

The officer will inspect your passport, looking for verification that you've been given permission to be in the U.S., as well as any information that might prohibit you from doing so. If entering on an immigrant visa, you will need to hand over the sealed, unopened envelope containing your immigration file.

Do you go through customs when leaving Mexico?

Immigration and customs are controls a country exercises on people and things who are _entering_ that country. So you go through them in Mexico when you arrive in (but not leave) Mexico, just as you go through them when you arrive in (but not leave) your home country.