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Border crossing back to San Diego for a non-US Citizen

Hi. Has anyone who is not a US citizen (on a tourist visa) crossed back from Tijuana to San Diego after a Hong Kong visit recently? How was the questioning and experience? Is it more difficult/tricky than before? Anything I need to keep in mind or be careful about?

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RonJax2

In theory you'd be fine crossing back from TJ on a B1 or B2 visa.
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And in practice, PedEast at San Ysdrio is the largest and busiest port of entry in the world. They don't have time but to spend a few seconds on each traveler.
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With that said, I've read a ton of fucked up shit about border crossings for non-citizens lately. Interrogations, searching and confiscation of phones, denying entry and rescinding visas. See: nbcnews.com There was a recent article about the fucking governor of Baja California and her spouse, whose Visas were revoked when they tried to cross the border. See: nbcsandiego.com.
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I hate that this is true, but one key factor is: are you a white guy from a predominantly white nation? This administration seems hellbent on policies of cruelty, terror and uncertainty for anyone brown, born of nothing but basic racism and xenophobia. Another key factor is: are you an outspoken critic of this administration? This administration is also hellbent on seeking retribution for it's political opponents. Most likely, if you can answer "Yes" and "No" to these questions you'll be fine. I fucking hate that that's how it is but it do be like that right now.

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voldemorte2018

Thank you for the detailed response. Given that my answer is No to the first question, I guess it's not worth the risk...

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RonJax2

Ah, dude, that absolutely sucks and I'm sorry for you. I fucking hate what is happening in the US rn.
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I don't want to be the sole source for your decision so do your research obviously, but I'm sure you'll find out what I'm telling you is true: it's risky for you. See this travel warning mintz.com for a much better source. I will note that this source does say:
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The vast majority of individuals who are authorized to enter the United States are being inspected and admitted without issue.
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And like I said before, PedEast is the busiest port in the world. They don't have time to be fucking with everyone. However, it's not without risk and you can read the travel warning for yourself so you understand the risks and can proceed accordingly.

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RonJax2

One thing you could do that would up your chances of not getting fucked with at the border: apply for Global Entry.

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voldemorte2018

Yeah, I considered Global Entry, but unfortunately I don't have enough time to apply for that now, given that I'm traveling next week. Ah well, I guess it was good while it lasted - I visited HK 3 times, though the last visit was almost 7 years ago! At that time, when I re-entered the US, they didn't even ask me what I was doing in TJ!

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