Travel with an outstanding warrant [closed]

I need help!!! My story is I got caught with my two friends because of Marijuana. I had court date and rescheduled it but I didn't show up for the hearing, and I have a warrant issued for my arrest. However, right now I'm outside U.S, and I'm coming back in August.

I'm trying to solve this issue. Do I have to get a lawyer or whatever I just need to enter the US, and I'll meet the judge and follow their instructions. I'm international student on a study Visa

May I enter the US, or will the Immigration stop me?

Best Answer

From the CBP website regarding warrant check:

Many travelers wonder if CBP is alerted when an inbound passenger has a warrant for their arrest issued. Yes, CBP is alerted. In the air passenger environment, air carriers transmit passenger information to CBP through the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). CBP officers also rely on the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) to determine which individuals to target for secondary examination upon arrival in the United States.

So it is quite likely that you will be detained, searched, and quite possibly arrested as soon as you arrive at the border. What happens after I am not sure but it is quite likely that you will be delivered transported directly to courthouse to answer the charges from which you have skipped out.

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Can you travel in the US with a warrant?

Yes, you can still get through airport security and fly with a misdemeanor warrant. However, traveling through an airport with an outstanding warrant will always carry a risk that you could be arrested.

Can you fly with in the US with a bench warrant?

Having a bench warrant issued because you skipped traffic court won't legally prohibit you from flying.

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