If I try to enter the US but can't pay the entrance fee, does that count as denial of entry?

When crossing into the USA by land, foreign visitors who can enter visa free must pay a processing fee. Suppose that, for whatever reason, I am unable to pay this fee, then I will not be allowed to enter. Does that mean I will have been formally denied entry to the USA?

This comment by user DJClayworth notes that to cross the border, one must pay USD 6 in cash (no cards accepted), so travellers which did not get cash USD prior to crossing the border may be unable to pay. I don't know if it applies to all travellers, but it certainly applies to some (I had to pay when entering Buffalo, USA from Fort Erie, Canada; by chance, I had cash USD).

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Can you be denied entry into the US?

At the United States border, US immigration officers alone decide whether to allow or deny entry to travelers. Sometimes denial is clear-cut, such as a prior criminal conviction or the submission of incorrect documents. Very often, however, no specific reasons are given and denied US travelers just have to guess.

Can you be denied entry into a country?

It's incredibly rare for anyone to be denied entry on arrival to a country, not least because airlines are required to check that you have the right documentation before accepting you onto their aircraft. But there are a few ways in which this might occur.

Can I be denied entry with visa?

There are many reasons why green card holder or visa holders may be denied entry to the U.S. Most typically, they have violated the terms of their green card/visa in some way such as by: Not returning to the U.S. within the specified time period. Committing crimes. Being found \u201cinadmissible\u201d for a green card.

If I Entered the U.S. Without Inspection, Can I Still Get My Green Card?

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