Oscar
Charleston, SC
Male, 31
Spent a bit over four years (2006-2010) serving as a Border Patrol Agent in Tucson Sector, AZ: the busiest sector in the country. Worked numerous positions, and spent the last year and a half operating/instructing ground radar installations. Duties included: field patrols, transport, processing, control room duties, transportation check, checkpoint operations, static watch duties, etc.
Yes and no. In order to claim asylum a person must go before an immigration judge and provide substantial proof/evidence that his/her life is in danger. Essentially you can't just say "well, we have cartels and they're dangerous so I don't want to go back.".
You'd have to present a solid case that you, specifically, would be targeted for harm (as in some countries where citizens who practice certain religions are specifically targeted for execution/genocide etc.). I have no experience in the immigration courts, but I can imagine this is pretty tough to prove for the average illegal immigrant.
Now if an illegal could somehow prove that he himself has been seriously threatened with imminent harm/death...maybe, just maybe you could try to get asylum here.
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Absolutely. That is, in fact, the only simple, legal way we'll ever stop the immigration problem. However, we, as BP agents are not part of that process. I.C.E. and other agencies handle that (or, don't handle that...).
I'm all for serious, crushing penalties for companies or individuals who hire illegals. I mean huge, business-destroying fines or serious jailtime. However, since we don't enforce this much at all, instead the U.S. market (and yes, unfortunately, our citizens) encourage more illegal immigration by readily hiring and pandering to illegals.
Americans would rather save a few bucks on their grocery bill.
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This has been answered in a previous question above. Short answer: contact your consulate and have them contact the BP/law enforcement agency responsible.
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That would depend entirely on the type of medication, what it effects and if it's a regulated substance etc. If it would affect your ability to drive, operate under stress, or handle machinery then I'd guess no. This is something you'd have to discuss with the doctor who would do your physical (or email a BP recruiting agent about it prior to applying).
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Never encountered any Cubans. I'd imagine they would get the same benefit - as that's more of an asylum-style issue. No experience with it though.
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Very possible. Part of the background investigation process involves analysis of your financial situation. If you're too broke to pay some tickets, you are probably in pretty serious debt. This is frowned upon because a person who is in severe financial distress is more likely to accept bribes or other criminal payments.
Also, if you have warrants for "failure to appear" etc. this will be an issue. All of this will depend on the number of tickets, amount of money owed and your other financial situations.
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Jozelin,
While I don't have the contact information handy, you can contact Tucson Sector Headquarters and ask to speak with a recruiting agent. They will get you sorted out with the process, etc.
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