When a noncitizen arrives at a port of entry without a visa or other proper documentation allowing them to enter the United States, they are classified as an "inadmissible." Port authorities must then decide how the individual should be handled legally.

The new data shows that the number of encounters at ports of entry has stabilized over the last few months. In April 2026, CBP port authorities encountered 20,504 inadmissibles, which rose slightly to 20,925 in May 2026. This combined two-month total of 41,429 reflects a steady leveling off compared to March 2026 (21,369) and January 2026 (26,745). While these numbers remain significantly lower than the numbers seen in late 2024, when monthly encounters surpassed 76,000, they demonstrate a consistent baseline of roughly 20,000 encounters per month that has held steady since mid-2025.

In addition to overall numbers, the latest data highlights how port authorities are resolving these cases through various disposition categories. For both April and May, Withdrawal of Application for Admission was the most frequent outcome, with 5,909 cases in April rising to 6,325 in May. Immigration Parole remained the second most common disposition, holding steady with 5,698 individuals paroled in April and 5,758 in May.

These were followed closely by individuals processed under Crew Member status (5,526 in April; 5,166 in May). Meanwhile, the use of Expedited Removal rose slightly from 2,234 instances in April to 2,425 in May. Other outcomes, including the Visa Waiver Program (709 in April; 758 in May), Notice to Appear in immigration court (159 in April; 164 in May), and Voluntary Departure remained relatively infrequent by comparison.

TRAC's free, interactive data tool allows you to filter these trends in depth. You can see how these outcomes break down further by the applicant's nationality, age, gender, and the specific CBP field office handling the case.

To dig further into all the details, use TRAC's online tool: Stopping "Inadmissibles" at U.S. Ports of Entry.