The color green is sacred in Islam, which is why an emerald made such an ideal surface on which to inscribe a religious text. The gem itself is believed to have been mined in Colombia, home to the most spectacular green emeralds in the world.
Securing and Managing Our Borders. Protecting the nation's bordersâland, air, and seaâfrom the illegal entry of people, weapons, drugs, and contraband is vital to our homeland security, as well as economic prosperity. Over the past several years, DHS has deployed unprecedented levels of personnel, technology, and resources to the Southwest border.
Being refused entry at the Canadian border can happen to anyone, and it happens for a number of different reasons. However, one of the main reasons this happens to foreign nationals â including United States citizens â is that they have a criminal record. A criminal record can keep you out of Canada.